Mel Ruick

Mel Ruick

Deceased · Born: Jul 8, 1898 · Died: Dec 24, 1972

Personal Details

BornJul 8, 1898 Boise, Idaho, USA
Spouse
  • Claire (Neishtadt) Niesen

    ( Jul 1, 1958 to Oct 4, 1963 )
  • Claire (Neishtadt) Niesen

    ( Mar 11, 1949 to May 9, 1958 )
  • Lurene Tuttle

    ( Apr 8, 1928 to Jul 25, 1945 )
  • Helen Miller Prior

    ( Dec 24, 1918 to Dec 31, 1969 )
Relatives
  • Joseph Williams (Grandchild)

Biography

Mel Ruick, a renowned thespian, entered this world on July 8, 1898, in the picturesque city of Boise, Idaho, USA, marking the beginning of a remarkable journey that would span nearly eight decades. This talented actor, whose impressive repertoire included iconic productions such as Guiding Light (1952),Treat 'Em Rough (1942),and Tales of Tomorrow (1951),left an indelible mark on the world of entertainment.

Throughout his life, Mel was blessed with the love and companionship of three remarkable women: Claire (Neishtadt) Niesen, Lurene Tuttle, and Helen Miller Prior. Each of these strong and supportive individuals played a vital role in Mel's life, offering him love, encouragement, and a sense of belonging.

Tragically, Mel's life was cut short on December 24, 1972, in Los Angeles, California, USA. Despite the brevity of his time on this earth, Mel Ruick's legacy continues to inspire and delight audiences to this day, a testament to his enduring talent and the profound impact he had on the world of entertainment.

Career

1965
The Human Duplicators
The Human Duplicators as Dr. Munson (as Melville Ruick)
1953
Taxi
Taxi as George (uncredited)
1947
Kiss of Death
Kiss of Death as Moremann's Assistant (uncredited)
1942
Man from Headquarters
Man from Headquarters as District Attorney Johnson
Bombay Clipper
Bombay Clipper as Submarine commander
The Lady Has Plans
The Lady Has Plans as Announcer (uncredited)
1941
Sun Valley Serenade
Sun Valley Serenade as Jimmy Norton
Remember the Day
Remember the Day as Hotel Clerk
Man Made Monster
Man Made Monster as Defense Attorney (uncredited)
Pot o' Gold
Pot o' Gold as Announcer (uncredited)
1940
We Who Are Young
We Who Are Young as Police Radio Operator (uncredited)
Music in My Heart
Music in My Heart as Radio Announcer (uncredited)
Little Nellie Kelly
Little Nellie Kelly as Bandleader (uncredited)
Kitty Foyle
Kitty Foyle as Bandleader and Violinist (uncredited)
Broadway Melody of 1940
Broadway Melody of 1940 as Orchestra Leader (uncredited)
He Married His Wife
He Married His Wife as Orchestra Leader
1937
Navy Blues
Navy Blues as Lawson
Sinner Take All
Sinner Take All as Gangster (uncredited)
1935
Shipmates Forever
Shipmates Forever as Band Leader (uncredited)
The Gilded Lily
The Gilded Lily as English Band Leader (uncredited)