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Claire Merritt Hodgson(1897-1976)

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Claire Merritt Hodgson was born on 11 September 1897 in near Athens, Georgia, USA. She was an actress, known for Fancy Curves (1932), The Steve Allen Show (1956) and Go to Bat for the Babe (1951). She was married to Babe Ruth and Frank Bishop Hodgson. She died on 25 October 1976 in New York City, New York, USA.
BornSeptember 11, 1897
DiedOctober 25, 1976(79)
BornSeptember 11, 1897
DiedOctober 25, 1976(79)
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Babe Ruth in Fancy Curves (1932)
Fancy Curves
6.7
Short
  • Mrs. Ruth
  • 1932
Moe Howard, Larry Fine, and Joe DeRita in The Steve Allen Show (1956)
The Steve Allen Show
8.4
TV Series
  • Self - Guest(as Mrs. Babe Ruth)
Go to Bat for the Babe
TV Special
  • Self
  • 1951
Lee Vines in We, the People (1948)
We, the People
5.2
TV Series
  • Self - as Mrs. Babe Ruth

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Actress

  • Babe Ruth in Fancy Curves (1932)
    Fancy Curves
    6.7
    Short
    • Mrs. Ruth
    • 1932

Personal details

  • Alternative name
    • Mrs. Babe Ruth
  • Born
    • September 11, 1897
    • near Athens, Georgia, USA
  • Died
    • October 25, 1976
    • New York City, New York, USA(undisclosed)
  • Spouses
      Babe RuthApril 17, 1929 - August 16, 1948 (his death)

Did you know

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    Gave birth to Julia Ruth Stevens when she was 19.

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