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Ruth Hussey - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | October 30, 1911 |
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| Died | April 19, 2005 (age 93) |
| Birthplace | Providence, Rhode Island, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Scorpio - (see also Ruth Hussey's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Pig |
| Generation | Greatest Generation |
| Known For | Her Academy Award-nominated performance in 'The Philadelphia Story' (1940) and a prolific career in films during the Golden Age of Hollywood. |
Intro
Ruth Hussey was an American actress best known for her role as Elizabeth Imbrie in the classic film 'The Philadelphia Story' (1940), for which she received an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress.
Early Life & Background
Ruth Hussey was born on October 30, 1911, in Providence, Rhode Island. She attended Pembroke College (then the women's college of Brown University) and the University of Michigan. Before her film career, she worked as a radio fashion commentator and appeared in summer stock theater.
Career Highlights
- Received an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress for 'The Philadelphia Story' (1940)
- Appeared in over 60 films, including 'The Uninvited' (1944), 'Northwest Passage' (1940), and 'The Women' (1939)
- Maintained an active stage and occasional television presence in addition to her film career
Trivia
- She was also known as a skillful stage actress and performed in Broadway productions.
- Ruth Hussey was a lifelong Democrat and supported John F. Kennedy in the 1960 presidential election.
- She earned a degree in theater from the University of Michigan.
FAQs
People also ask
When was Ruth Hussey born?
Ruth Hussey was born the 30 October 1911.
Where is Ruth Hussey from?
Providence, Rhode Island, USA.
On Her Birth-Day
About October 30th, 1911, in brief:
- Historical events: The inaugural Solvay Conference on Physics, chaired by Hendrik Lorentz, was held in Brussels from October 30 to November 3, 1911. This landmark event brought together 18 leading physicists, including Albert Einstein, Marie Curie, and Ernest Rutherford, to discuss 'Radiation and the Quanta.' The conference is renowned for its significant impact on the development of quantum theory.
- Day of the week: October 30th, 1911 was a Monday
- Zodiac Sign: Scorpio (in western zodiac), Pig (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Oceana Roll by Eddie Morton
- Popular movie: The Padre directed by Jonathan Sobol
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