- Father of Thomas Del Ruth and Richard Del Ruth.
- The second highest paid director in Hollywood 1934-42.
- Started as a writer with Mack Sennett in 1915.
- Was nicknamed "Laughing Boy" because he never smiled.
- Has a star on Hollywood walk of fame.
- Grandfather of Sean W. Del Ruth and Matthew A. Del Ruth.
- In his early days he bore a striking resemblance to actors Dom DeLuise and Grady Sutton.
- Brother of writer/director Hampton Del Ruth.
- Father: Alfred Bernard Ruth; Mother: Tressa Bullen.
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