Ruth Lee

Ruth Lee

Deceased · Born: Sep 14, 1895 · Died: Aug 3, 1975

Personal Details

BornSep 14, 1895 Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
Spouse
  • Grandon Rhodes

    ( Oct 29, 1936 to Aug 3, 1975 )
  • Charles George Woehler

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to Dec 7, 2025 )

Biography

Ruth Lee, a talented actress, entered this world on September 14th, 1895, in the vibrant city of Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA, a place that would forever hold a special significance in her life. Born in the late 19th century, Ruth was destined to make a lasting impact on the world of entertainment. Her remarkable career spanned many years, during which she appeared in a wide range of films, including the notable titles "Corpus Christi Bandits" (1945),"The Town Went Wild" (1944),and "G.I. Honeymoon" (1945).

Throughout her life, Ruth's personal relationships played a significant role in shaping her journey. She was twice married, first to the esteemed Grandon Rhodes, and then to Charles George Woehler, each union contributing to the rich tapestry of her existence.

However, as with all living beings, Ruth's time on this earth was limited. On August 3rd, 1975, she passed away in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California, USA, leaving behind a legacy that continues to inspire and captivate audiences to this very day.

Career

1984
The World of Tomorrow
The World of Tomorrow as Mom Middleton (archive footage)
1960
Toby Tyler or Ten Weeks with a Circus
Toby Tyler or Ten Weeks with a Circus as Wife - Circus Spectator
1957
Wild Is the Wind
Wild Is the Wind as Party Guest
1956
High Society
High Society as Ruth (Jazz Festival Organizer) (uncredited)
1954
Hell's Outpost
Hell's Outpost as Mrs. Moffit
The Long, Long Trailer
The Long, Long Trailer as Mrs. Tewitt (uncredited)
1953
Crime Wave
Crime Wave as Third Police Broadcaster (uncredited)
1952
Young Man with Ideas
Young Man with Ideas as Secretary (uncredited)
1951
When I Grow Up
When I Grow Up as Bully's Mother
The Company She Keeps
The Company She Keeps as Matron (uncredited)
1950
Eye Witness
Eye Witness as Miss Hubert
Whirlpool
Whirlpool as Miss Hall (uncredited)
1949
Cover Up
Cover Up as Mrs. Abbey
Henry, the Rainmaker
Henry, the Rainmaker as Schoolteacher
It Happens Every Spring
It Happens Every Spring as Miss Collins - Prof. Greenleaf's Secretary (uncredited)
1947
The Judge Steps Out
The Judge Steps Out as Welfare Worker (uncredited)
Monsieur Verdoux
Monsieur Verdoux as Gossipy Woman Hanging Clothes (uncredited)
1946
Ding Dong Williams
Ding Dong Williams as Laura Cooper
Partners in Time
Partners in Time as Miss Martha Thurston
Sister Kenny
Sister Kenny as Mother (uncredited)
The Stranger
The Stranger as Undetermined Role (uncredited)
1945
Divorce
Divorce as Liz Smith
On Stage Everybody
On Stage Everybody as Barbara (uncredited)
Swingin' on a Rainbow
Swingin' on a Rainbow as Landlady (uncredited)
The Naughty Nineties
The Naughty Nineties as Townswoman (uncredited)
Keep Your Powder Dry
Keep Your Powder Dry as Classroom Instructor (uncredited)
Anchors Aweigh
Anchors Aweigh as Kindergarten Teacher (uncredited)
G.I. Honeymoon
G.I. Honeymoon as Mrs. Barton
1944
Tucson Raiders
Tucson Raiders as Hannah Rogers
The Town Went Wild
The Town Went Wild as Lucille Conway
The Soul of a Monster
The Soul of a Monster as Woman in Sedan (uncredited)
Goin' to Town
Goin' to Town as Mrs. Wenworth
1943
Hers to Hold
Hers to Hold as Miss Crawford
Silver Skates
Silver Skates as Mrs. Martin
Shadow of a Doubt
Shadow of a Doubt as Mrs. MacCurdy (uncredited)
1942
Not a Ladies' Man
Not a Ladies' Man as Jennie Purcell
The Witness
The Witness as Mrs. Doakes
Crime Control
Crime Control as Mrs. Doakes (uncredited)
1940
1939
Sued for Libel
Sued for Libel as Radio Actress (uncredited)
1932
The Rich Are Always with Us
The Rich Are Always with Us as Second Gossiper in 1920 (uncredited)