Thelma Ritter
Acting
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.
Known for
2022The Mystery of Marilyn Monroe: The Unheard Tapes
2017Arthur Miller: Writer
Self (archive footage)
2013Footsteps on the Ceiling
Birdie Coonan (archive footage)
2011Marilyn at the Movies
Self (archive footage)
2002The Men Who Made the Movies: Samuel Fuller
Moe Williams (archive footage)
2002Making 'The Misfits'
Self (archive footage)
1997Barbara Stanwyck: Straight Down the Line
Self (archive footage)
1968What's So Bad About Feeling Good?
Mrs. Schwartz
1967The Incident
Bertha Beckerman
1965Boeing, Boeing
Bertha
1963Move Over, Darling
Grace Arden
1963A New Kind of Love
Lena O'Connor
1963For Love or Money
Chloe Brasher
1962Birdman of Alcatraz
Elizabeth Stroud
1962How the West Was Won
Agatha Clegg
1961The Misfits
Isabelle Steers
1961The Second Time Around
Aggie Gates
1959Pillow Talk
Alma
1959A Hole in the Head
Sophie Manetta
1956The Proud and Profane
Kate Connors
1955Daddy Long Legs
Alicia Pritchard
1955Lucy Gallant
Molly Basserman
1954Rear Window
Stella
1953Pickup on South Street
Moe Williams