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Ruth Chatterton - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | December 24, 1893 |
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| Died | November 24, 1961 (age 67) |
| Birthplace | New York City, New York, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn - (see also Ruth Chatterton's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Snake |
| Generation | Lost Generation |
| Known For | Starring roles in pre-Code Hollywood films such as 'Madame X' (1929), 'Sarah and Son' (1930), and 'Dodsworth' (1936) |
Intro
Ruth Chatterton was an American stage, film, and television actress, novelist, and aviator, most renowned for her roles during the early sound era of Hollywood. She achieved great success on Broadway before transitioning to motion pictures, becoming one of the leading female stars at Paramount Pictures in the late 1920s and 1930s.
Early Life & Background
Born in New York City, Ruth Chatterton began performing in stock theater at an early age. She joined a repertory company as a teenager and built a reputation on the Broadway stage through the 1910s and 1920s before making the move to Hollywood films.
Career Highlights
- Broadway star in the 1910s and 1920s
- Nominated for Academy Award for Best Actress for 'Sarah and Son' (1930)
- Starred in acclaimed films such as 'Madame X' (1929), 'Sarah and Son' (1930), and 'Dodsworth' (1936)
- Also worked as a novelist and licensed pilot
Trivia
- Ruth Chatterton was one of the earliest female licensed pilots in the United States.
- She was a published novelist, with several books to her name in the 1950s and 1960s.
FAQs
People also ask
When was Ruth Chatterton born?
Ruth Chatterton was born the 24 December 1893.
Where is Ruth Chatterton from?
New York City, New York, USA.
On Her Birth-Day
About December 24th, 1893, in brief:
- Day of the week: December 24th, 1893 was a Sunday
- Zodiac Sign: Capricorn (in western zodiac), Snake (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: