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Thelma Ritter portrait

Thelma Ritter

13 films

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.

Where to Start with Thelma Ritter

Thelma Ritter appears in 13 films in the Pulse of Cinema catalogue. The highest Pulse-rated are Rear Window, Birdman of Alcatraz, Pickup on South Street, a strong place to start exploring Thelma Ritter's work.

Rear Window 89

Rear Window

1954
Birdman of Alcatraz 77

Birdman of Alcatraz

1962
Pickup on South Street 75

Pickup on South Street

1953

Thelma Ritter: Films 13

Rear Window 89

Rear Window

1954
Birdman of Alcatraz 77

Birdman of Alcatraz

1962
Pickup on South Street 75

Pickup on South Street

1953
Pillow Talk 72

Pillow Talk

1959
The Misfits 72

The Misfits

1961
Move Over, Darling 68

Move Over, Darling

1963
Titanic 68

Titanic

1953
The Mating Season 69

The Mating Season

1951
The Model and the Marriage Broker 68

The Model and the Marriage Broker

1951
As Young as You Feel 66

As Young as You Feel

1951
Daddy Long Legs 67

Daddy Long Legs

1955
The Second Time Around 66

The Second Time Around

1961
With a Song in My Heart 67

With a Song in My Heart

1952

Frequent Collaborators

Jean Peters Jean Peters 2 films together Michael Gordon Michael Gordon 2 films together Doris Day Doris Day 2 films together Marilyn Monroe Marilyn Monroe 2 films together Fred Clark Fred Clark 2 films together Jean Negulesco Jean Negulesco 2 films together