Ruth Donnelly
Actress

Ruth Donnelly Net Worth

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Ruth Donnelly was a feisty and ebullient character comedienne who entertained Hollywood films for three decades with her wit and repartee. She began her career in the chorus of a touring production in 1913 and eventually made it to Broadway. She was known for her roles in plays by George M. Cohan and eventually made her way to Hollywood in 1929. She was known for her roles as acidulous secretaries, wisecracking friends of the heroine, or shrewish wives. She was also versatile enough to handle dramatic roles, such as a worldly nun in The Bells of St. Mary's and an inmate in The Snake Pit. After her last film, The Way to the Gold, she retired and lived the remainder of her life at the Wellington Hotel in Manhattan.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Who is it? Actress, Soundtrack
Birth Day May 17, 1896
Birth Place  Trenton, New Jersey, United States
Age 123 YEARS OLD
Died On November 17, 1982(1982-11-17) (aged 86)\nNew York City, New York, U.S.
Birth Sign Gemini
Occupation Actress
Years active 1913–1965
Spouse(s) Basil de Guichard (1932–1958; his death)
Parent(s) Harry Augustus Donnelly Bessie B. Donnelly

💰 Net worth

Ruth Donnelly, a renowned actress and soundtrack artist hailing from the United States, is expected to have a net worth ranging from $100,000 to $1 million by the year 2024. Her remarkable talent and contributions to the world of entertainment have propelled her towards success and garnered her a substantial financial standing. With a career spanning several years, Ruth Donnelly has captivated audiences with her memorable performances, leaving an indelible mark on the industry. Her net worth serves as a testament to her dedication, skill, and enduring popularity among fans and critics alike.

Biography/Timeline

1913

Though she made her first film appearance in 1913, her Hollywood career began in earnest in 1931 and lasted until 1957. In her films she often played the wife of Guy Kibbee (Footlight Parade, Wonder Bar, Mr. Smith Goes to Washington). Among her roles was the part of Sister Michael in The Bells of St. Mary's, starring Bing Crosby and Ingrid Bergman. Years after her final film role, she returned to the stage, understudying Patsy Kelly in the Broadway revival of No No Nanette with old co-star Ruby Keeler and later appearing in the touring production starring Don Ameche and Evelyn Keyes.

1915

According to a 1915 article in The Day Book, the young Donnelly was forced to leave Sacred Heart Convent in New Jersey because she repeatedly broke into laughter at inappropriate times.

1917

Donnelly began her stage career at the age of 17 in The Quaker Girl. Actress Rose Stahl took the teen under her wing and, after giving her training and a year's experience in the chorus, placed the then 18-year-old in the play Maggie Pepper. Her Broadway debut brought her to the attention of George M. Cohan, who proceeded to cast her in numerous comic-relief roles in such musicals as Going Up (1917).

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