Ruth Hussey Overview:

Legendary actress, Ruth Hussey, was born Ruth Carol Hussey on Oct 30, 1911 in Providence, RI. Hussey died at the age of 93 on Apr 19, 2005 in Newbury Park, CA .

MINI BIO:

Chic, rosy-cheeked brunette American actress whose ladylike manner belied her name. She gave sophisticated performances in dozens of films and always looked most comfortable in smart suits and mink coats. Her best role was the photographer in The Philadelphia Story; it earned her an Oscar nomination.

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HONORS and AWARDS:

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Although Hussey was nominated for one Oscar, she never won a competitive Academy Award.

Academy Awards

YearAwardFilm nameRoleResult
1940Best Supporting ActressThe Philadelphia Story (1940)Liz ImbrieNominated
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She was honored with one star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in the category of Motion Pictures.

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Ruth Hussey Quotes:

Elizabeth (Liz) Imbrie: Where's my wandering parakeet?


Pamela Fitzgerald: [as Pam and Rod walk into the empty studio room] Well, now we know... the one ugly room in the house!


Kate 'Katie' McKim: And what is man but woman's last domesticated animal?!


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Biography in: "The Scribner Encyclopedia of American Lives". Volume 7, 2003-2005, pages 261-263. Farmington Hills, MI: Thomson Gale, 2007.

Graduated from Pembroke College in Brown University in 1933.

Step daughter of William O'Rourke

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