Acting
Thelma Ritter
Brooklyn, New York, USABorn 1902
Thelma Ritter (February 14, 1902 – February 5, 1969) was an American actress, best known for her comedic roles as working-class characters and her strong New York accent. She was the recipient of a Tony Award and six nominations for Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress, more than any other actress in the category.
37
Films
10
TV Shows
Known For
47 Credits
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
as Self
1962
The Merv Griffin Show
as Self
1962
The Colgate Comedy Hour
as Self
1950
The Dinah Shore Chevy Show
as Self
1956
The Oscars
as Self
1953
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
as Lottie Slocum
1955
Telephone Time
1956
The 20th Century Fox Hour
1955
Rear Window
as Stella
1954
Goodyear Television Playhouse
1951
Miracle on 34th Street
as Peter's Mother (uncredited)
1947
How the West Was Won
as Agatha Clegg
1962