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Ruth Brady(1920-1997)

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Ruth Brady
Born in Brooklyn, New York, Ruth Brady was discovered when she accompanied a candidate to Atlantic City for a bathing beauty pageant. She signed for a singing and dancing part in the floor show of the Copacabana Club in New York City. She later appeared on Broadway in such shows as "The Boys from Syracuse" and "By Jupiter". An MGM motion picture contract soon followed.
BornMay 29, 1920
DiedJune 3, 1997(77)
BornMay 29, 1920
DiedJune 3, 1997(77)
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Known for

Caught (1949)
Caught
7.0
  • Maxine
  • 1949
Frances Gifford, John Hodiak, and George Murphy in The Arnelo Affair (1947)
The Arnelo Affair
5.8
  • Dorothy Alison
  • 1947
Agnes Moorehead, Mickey Rooney, Gloria DeHaven, Walter Huston, Jackie 'Butch' Jenkins, Marilyn Maxwell, and Frank Morgan in Summer Holiday (1948)
Summer Holiday
5.7
  • Crystal
  • 1948
Judy Garland and Robert Walker in The Clock (1945)
The Clock
7.3
  • Helen
  • 1945

Credits

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Actress



  • Scott Brady in Shotgun Slade (1959)
    Shotgun Slade
    6.9
    TV Series
    • Bertha Rankin
    • 1961
  • Barbara Stanwyck in The Barbara Stanwyck Show (1960)
    The Barbara Stanwyck Show
    7.6
    TV Series
    • Marie
    • 1961
  • Jack Benny in The Jack Benny Program (1950)
    The Jack Benny Program
    8.5
    TV Series
    • 2nd Nurse
    • 1961
  • Loretta Young in The Loretta Young Show (1953)
    The Loretta Young Show
    7.5
    TV Series
    • Jane
    • Laura
    • 1960
  • Father Knows Best (1954)
    Father Knows Best
    7.4
    TV Series
    • Mrs. Elgar
    • 1959
  • The Bob Cummings Show (1955)
    The Bob Cummings Show
    7.7
    TV Series
    • The Mother
    • Mrs. Wally Seawell
    • 1958
  • Desi Arnaz, Lucille Ball, William Frawley, and Vivian Vance in I Love Lucy (1951)
    I Love Lucy
    8.5
    TV Series
    • Grace Munson
    • 1957
  • James Mason, Desi Arnaz, Lucille Ball, Louis Calhern, John Emery, Alexander Hall, John Hoyt, and Natalie Schafer in Forever, Darling (1956)
    Forever, Darling
    6.0
    • Laura
    • 1956
  • The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show (1950)
    The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show
    8.6
    TV Series
    • Pamela McGrath
    • The 2nd Woman
    • 1953–1955
  • Den underbara lögnen (1955)
    Den underbara lögnen
    • Agnes' Cousin
    • 1955
  • Judy Garland and James Mason in A Star Is Born (1954)
    A Star Is Born
    7.5
    • Malibu Party Guest (uncredited)
    • 1954
  • Four Star Playhouse (1952)
    Four Star Playhouse
    7.5
    TV Series
    • Melinda
    • 1954
  • Jock Mahoney in The Range Rider (1951)
    The Range Rider
    7.6
    TV Series
    • Thelma Frost
    • 1952
  • Piper Laurie, Jimmy Durante, Joyce Holden, and Donald O'Connor in The Milkman (1950)
    The Milkman
    6.3
    • Miss Williams (uncredited)
    • 1950
  • Joseph Cotten and Alida Valli in Walk Softly, Stranger (1950)
    Walk Softly, Stranger
    6.5
    • Tobacco Clerk (uncredited)
    • 1950

Personal details

  • Alternative name
    • Ruthe Brady
  • Born
    • May 29, 1920
    • New York, New York, USA
  • Died
    • June 3, 1997
    • Los Angeles, California, USA(undisclosed)
  • Spouse
    • Mike RoadJuly 21, 1948 - June 3, 1997 (her death, 1 child)
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    Longtime close friend of Judy Garland.

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