Ruby Keeler

Ruby Keeler

Deceased · Born: Aug 25, 1909 · Died: Feb 28, 1993

Personal Details

BornAug 25, 1909 Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Spouse
  • John Homer Lowe

    ( Oct 29, 1941 to Feb 1, 1969 )
  • Al Jolson

    ( Sep 21, 1928 to Dec 26, 1939 )
Relatives
  • Ken Weatherwax (Niece or Nephew)
  • Marjorie Keeler (Sibling)
  • Joey D. Vieira (Niece or Nephew)

Biography

Ruby Keeler embarked on a illustrious career as a dancer on the esteemed stages of Broadway, marking the beginning of a remarkable journey that would soon take her to the iconic city of Hollywood. Following her marriage to the legendary Al Jolson, Keeler made the transition to Tinseltown, where she swiftly rose to stardom as a leading lady in Warner Bros.' lavish musical productions, often sharing the screen with the charming Dick Powell. However, after her divorce from Jolson, Keeler opted to step away from the spotlight, devoting herself to a prolonged hiatus that would span nearly three decades. It wasn't until 1971, when she reprised her role in the Broadway revival of "No No Nanette" under the visionary direction of the renowned Busby Berkeley, that Keeler made her triumphant return to the stage, rekindling her passion for the performing arts.

Career

1989
1985
That's Dancing!
That's Dancing! as From '42nd Street' and 'Dames' (archive footage)
1970
The Phynx
The Phynx as Ruby Keeler
1941
1937
A Day at Santa Anita
A Day at Santa Anita as Ruby Keeler (uncredited)
1936
Colleen
Colleen as Colleen Reilly
1935
Go Into Your Dance
Go Into Your Dance as Dorothy 'Dot' Wayne
Shipmates Forever
Shipmates Forever as June Blackburn
1934
Dames
Dames as Barbara Hemingway
Flirtation Walk
Flirtation Walk as Kathleen "Kit" Fitts
1933
Footlight Parade
Footlight Parade as Bea Thorn
1930