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Rita Birkett(1921-2013)

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Rita Birkett was born on 24 February 1921 in Sawston, Cambridgeshire, England, UK. She was an actress, known for Ruth (1948), Soho Conspiracy (1950) and Murder at Scotland Yard (1952). She was married to Ward Richards. She died in January 2013 in Perth, Western Australia, Australia.
BornFebruary 24, 1921
DiedJanuary 2013
BornFebruary 24, 1921
DiedJanuary 2013
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Known for

Ruth (1948)
Ruth
Short
  • Ruth
  • 1948
Soho Conspiracy (1950)
Soho Conspiracy
2.7
  • Sylvia Malaspina
  • 1950
Murder at Scotland Yard (1952)
Murder at Scotland Yard
7.1
  • Pauline
  • 1952
Peggy Simpson in Miranda (1949)
Miranda
TV Movie
  • Betty
  • 1949

Credits

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Actress

  • Murder at Scotland Yard (1952)
    Murder at Scotland Yard
    7.1
    • Pauline
    • 1952
  • Soho Conspiracy (1950)
    Soho Conspiracy
    2.7
    • Sylvia Malaspina
    • 1950
  • Peggy Simpson in Miranda (1949)
    Miranda
    TV Movie
    • Betty
    • 1949
  • Ruth (1948)
    Ruth
    Short
    • Ruth
    • 1948

Personal details

  • Born
    • February 24, 1921
    • Sawston, Cambridgeshire, England, UK
  • Died
    • January 2013
    • Perth, Western Australia, Australia
  • Spouse
    • Ward Richards1952 - 1967 (his death, 1 child)

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    She played the title role in Ruth (1948), her first film.

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