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Also known as Ruth Carol Hussey

American actress (1911–2005)

Film & TV

Providence, Rhode Island, USA

​From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Ruth Carol Hussey (October 30, 1911 – April 19, 2005) was an American actress best known for her Academy Award-nominated role as photographer Elizabeth Imbrie in The Philadelphia Story. After working as an actress in summer stock, she returned to Providence and worked as a radio fashion commentator on a local station. She wrote the ad copy for a Providence…

Known for

  • My Darling Daughters' Anniversary — Maggie Cartwright1973
  • The Resurrection of Broncho Billy — Voice Over1970
  • Vacation Playhouse — Nurse Edie Ramsey1963
  • The Facts of Life — Mary Gilbert1960
  • The Case of the Dangerous Robin — Maid1960
  • The DuPont Show with June Allyson — Maia1959
  • Alfred Hitchcock Presents — Paula Hudson1955
  • Playwrights '561955
  • MGM Parade1955
  • Climax! — Katherine Benson1954

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Key facts

Born
Ruth Carol Hussey , ( 1911-10-30 ) October 30, 1911, Providence, Rhode Island , U.S.
Died
April 19, 2005 (2005-04-19) (aged 93), Newbury Park, California , U.S.
Alma mater
Pembroke College in Brown University , University of Michigan
Occupation
Actress
Years active
1937–1973
Spouse
Charles Robert Longenecker ​ ​ ( married</span>"}]]}'>m. 1942 ; died 2002 ) ​
Children
3; including John Longenecker

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Wikidata facts

Instance of
human
Given name
Ruth
Gender
female
Citizenship
United States
Place of birth
Providence
Place of death
Newbury Park
Educated at
Brown University
Languages spoken
English language
Native language
English language
Official website
ruthhussey.com
Image
Ruth Hussey 1940 promo Philadelphia Story (cropped) 01.jpg
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Ruth Hussey
date of birth
1911-10-30
date of death
2005-04-19
Commons gallery
Ruth Hussey
place of burial
California
start of work period
1937-00-00
writing language
English language
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Encyclopedic overview

Ruth Carol Hussey (October 30, 1911 – April 19, 2005) was an American actress best known for her Academy Award-nominated role as photographer Elizabeth Imbrie in The Philadelphia Story.

Early life

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