Rita La Roy

Rita La Roy

Deceased · Born: Oct 2, 1901 · Died: Feb 17, 1993

Personal Details

BornOct 2, 1901 Bonners Ferry, Idaho, USA

Biography

Rita La Roy, a talented and versatile actress and director, entered this world on October 2, 1901, in the charming town of Bonners Ferry, Idaho, USA. This birthplace, nestled in the heart of the Pacific Northwest, would serve as the humble beginning of a life filled with artistic expression and a passion for the performing arts. Over the course of her illustrious career, La Roy would go on to captivate audiences with her captivating performances in a wide range of films, including the critically acclaimed "Blonde Venus" (1932),the action-packed "Hold That Woman!" (1940),and the dramatic "Flight from Glory" (1937). Her impressive body of work would showcase her remarkable range and versatility as an actress, as well as her ability to excel in a variety of roles. In addition to her work on screen, La Roy would also make a name for herself behind the camera, earning recognition as a skilled director. Outside of her professional pursuits, La Roy's personal life would be marked by a loving marriage to Ben Hershfield, a union that would bring her joy and companionship for many years. Ultimately, La Roy's remarkable life would come full circle on February 17, 1993, when she passed away at the age of 91 in San Diego, California, USA, leaving behind a legacy that would continue to inspire and entertain generations to come.

Career

1949
You're My Everything
You're My Everything as Fashion Editor (uncredited)
1941
Sergeant York
Sergeant York as Saloon Girl (uncredited)
1940
Hold That Woman!
Hold That Woman! as Lulu Driscoll
1939
Fixer Dugan
Fixer Dugan as Patricia O'Connell
1938
Border G-Man
Border G-Man as Rita Browning (as Rita LaRoy)
Smashing the Rackets
Smashing the Rackets as Reluctant Witness
Dangerous to Know
Dangerous to Know as Mrs. Barnett (uncredited)
1936
Lady from Nowhere
Lady from Nowhere as Mabel Donner
1934
Whirlpool
Whirlpool as Thelma
1932
Bachelor's Affairs
Bachelor's Affairs as Sonya - Mrs. Oliver Denton
Blonde Venus
Blonde Venus as 'Taxi Belle' Hooper
Hot Saturday
Hot Saturday as Camille
So Big!
So Big! as Paula Storm (uncredited)
1931
A Holy Terror
A Holy Terror as Kitty Carroll
The Secret Witness
The Secret Witness as Sylvia Folsom
The Yellow Ticket
The Yellow Ticket as Fania Rubinstein
1930
Conspiracy
Conspiracy as Nita Strom
Lovin' the Ladies
Lovin' the Ladies as Louise Endicott
Sin Takes a Holiday
Sin Takes a Holiday as Grace Lawrence
Check and Double Check
Check and Double Check as Elinor Crawford
1929
Dynamite
Dynamite as Good Mixer