Ruth Brown

Ruth Brown

Deceased · Born: Jan 12, 1928 · Died: Nov 17, 2006

Personal Details

BornJan 12, 1928 Portsmouth, Virginia, USA
Spouse
  • Earl Swanson

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to Jul 23, 2025 )
  • Jimmy Brown

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to Jul 23, 2025 )
  • Bill Blunt

  • Willis 'Gator Tail' Jackson

  • Jimmy Brown

Biography

Ruth Brown, a multifaceted personality, entered this world on January 12, 1928, in the city of Portsmouth, Virginia, United States of America. Throughout her illustrious career, she gained recognition as an accomplished actress, making notable appearances in films such as Hairspray (1988),The Hurricane (1999),and My Blueberry Nights (2007).

Ruth Brown's personal life was marked by several marriages, including unions with Earl Swanson, Jimmy Brown, Bill Blunt, Willis 'Gator Tail' Jackson, and Jimmy Brown. Despite her numerous romantic entanglements, her professional pursuits remained her top priority.

Tragically, Ruth Brown's life came to a premature end on November 17, 2006, in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America.

Career

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2005
Great Performances
Great Performances as Singer (segment "Black and Blue") (archive footage)
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1994
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1993
American Playhouse
American Playhouse as Mrs. Sherman
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1991
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1988
Hairspray
Hairspray as Motormouth Maybelle
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1981
Under the Rainbow
Under the Rainbow as Cleaning Woman
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1979
Hello, Larry
Hello, Larry as Leona Wilson
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1988
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1955