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Ruth Attaway (June 28, 1910 – September 21, 1987) was an American film and stage actress. Among the films she appeared in are Raintree County (1957), Porgy and Bess (1959) and Being There (1979).
Sep 24, 1987 · Ruth Attaway, a theater and film actress, died Monday at New York Hospital of injuries resulting from an apartment fire. She was 77 years old and lived in Manhattan.
Ruth Attaway (1910-1987) was an American actress who appeared in films such as Being There, The Taking of Pelham One Two Three and Porgy and Bess. She was also the sister of the writer and playwright William A. Attaway.
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Ruth Attaway was an American film and stage actress who appeared in Raintree County, Porgy and Bess, Being There and more. She was born in 1910, graduated from the University of Illinois, and died in a fire in 1987.
Aug 10, 2015 · Being There (1979) Key Scene - Ruth Attaway. Tom Huck. 1.17K subscribers. Subscribed. 131. 20K views 8 years ago.
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Mar 21, 2017 · Ruth Attaway plays Louise, a former maid and a friend of Chauncey Gardiner (Peter Sellers), a gardener who becomes a media sensation. She witnesses his transformation and his impact on the world, but she also sees the absurdity and the racism of the system.
She was a Black actress and community volunteer. Born in Greenville, MS, actress Ruth Attaway's younger brother was William Attaway. She is best known for her work in theater. She debuted on Broadway in 1936 and worked on various stages, on and off Broadway, for over 40 years.
