Ruth Attaway
Born in Greenville, Mississippi, USA — Jun 28 1910• Died Sep 21 1987
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Ruth Attaway (June 28, 1910 – September 21, 1987) was an American film and stage actress. Among the films she appeared in include Raintree County (1957), Porgy and Bess (1959) and Being There (1979). Attaway was born on June 28, 1910, in Greenville, Mississippi. She was the daughter of physician W.A. Attaway, PhD. Her siblings included a sister, Florence and a brother, William. She graduated from the University of Illinois, where she majored in sociology. Attaway made her Broadway debut in 1936 in the Pulitzer Pri…
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Ruth Attaway's Credits
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Being There
Louise
The Taking of Pelham One Two Three
Mayor's Nurse
Conrack
Edna
Raintree County
Parthenia (uncredited)
Porgy and Bess
Serena Robbins
The President's Lady
Moll
The Bermuda Depths
Delia
The Young Don't Cry
Philomena
Pie in the Sky
Farmer's Wife