Ruth Tobey

Ruth Tobey

Deceased · Born: Aug 30, 1929 · Died: Apr 15, 2008

1945

Personal Details

BornAug 30, 1929 Los Angeles, California, USA
Spouse
  • Grant Kearney Dilauro

    ( Dec 14, 1974 to May 14, 2025 )
  • Thomas J. Harris

    ( May 14, 2025 to Sep 1, 1970 )
  • ? Sanders

Biography

Ruth Tobey, a celebrated and accomplished actress of her era, made her grand entrance into the world on August 30, 1929, in the bustling metropolis of Los Angeles, California, USA. This talented thespian, with a passion for bringing characters to life, left an indelible mark on the world of entertainment, captivating the hearts and minds of audiences everywhere with her exceptional performances in films such as Janie (1944),Our Town (1940),and Janie Gets Married (1946).

Throughout the entirety of her illustrious and distinguished career, Ruth Tobey's unwavering commitment to her professional endeavors was rivaled only by her unwavering commitment to nurturing and cultivating her personal relationships. She embarked on a journey of matrimony three times, first exchanging vows with Grant Kearney Dilauro, then with Thomas J. Harris, and subsequently with Sanders, sharing her life with these unique and special individuals who brought immense joy and fulfillment to her existence.

Ruth Tobey's extraordinary life journey came to a poignant conclusion on the fifteenth of April, two thousand and eight, in the picturesque state of California, USA, leaving behind a lasting impact that will undoubtedly continue to captivate and inspire countless individuals for generations to come.

Career

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1946
Janie Gets Married
Janie Gets Married as Bernadine Dodd
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1945
Delightfully Dangerous
Delightfully Dangerous as Molly Bradley
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1944
Janie
Janie as Bernadine Dodd
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1942
Calling Dr. Gillespie
Calling Dr. Gillespie as Susan Prentiss
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1941
Ziegfeld Girl
Ziegfeld Girl as Betty Regan (uncredited)
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1940
Our Town
Our Town as Rebecca Gibbs
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Bitter Sweet
Bitter Sweet as Market Keeper's Daughter (uncredited)
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Knute Rockne All American
Knute Rockne All American as Isobel (uncredited)
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1939
Four Wives
Four Wives as Mathilde (uncredited)