Jean Ruth
Jean Ruth (September 10, 1917[3] – September 18, 2004) was an American actress.[4] She is best known for appearing in the Martin and Lewis film At War with the Army (1950).[5] She was married to American swing and boogie-woogie pianist and bandleader Freddie Slack from 1945 to 1948.[2][6]
Jean Ruth | |
|---|---|
 Ruth in At War with the Army (1950) | |
| Born | September 10, 1917 |
| Died | September 18, 2004 (aged 87) Fortuna, California, U.S. |
| Alma mater | University of Colorado[1] |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1939–1957 |
| Spouse(s) | John Hay
(m. 1951) |
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1939 | The Star Maker | Butch | (uncredited) |
| 1945 | Youth for the Kingdom | Carlotta Manson | |
| 1946 | O.S.S. | Brady's Secretary | (uncredited) |
| 1946 | Double Rhythm | Waitress | (uncredited) |
| 1947 | Ladies' Man | Caroline | (uncredited) |
| 1947 | Suddenly It's Spring | WAC Cpl. Michaels | |
| 1949 | Alias Nick Beal | Adding Machine Worker | (uncredited) |
| 1950 | No Man of Her Own | Nurse | (uncredited) |
| 1950 | Riding High | Nurse | (uncredited) |
| 1950 | Fancy Pants | Miss Wilkins | (uncredited) |
| 1950 | Union Station | Pretty Girl | |
| 1950 | At War with the Army | Millie | |
| 1951 | The Mating Season | Bridesmaid | (uncredited) |
| 1952 | Something to Live For | Secretary | (uncredited) |
| 1952 | The Lady and the Rocket | Lucille | (uncredited) |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | Cavalcade of America | ||
| 1956 | Matinee Theater | ||
| 1957 | Panic! | Florence | 1 episode |
| 1957 | Highway Patrol | Alma Wigram | 1 episode |
| 1957 | Harbor Command | Jeanne Gorman | 1 episode |
References
- Associated Press (October 3, 2004). "Jean Hay, 87, Host During War of 'Reveille With Beverly' Show, Dies". The New York Times. Retrieved January 13, 2022.
- McLellan, Dennis (October 1, 2004). "Jean Hay, 87; Host of Radio's 'Reveille With Beverly' Gave GIs Their Wake-Up Call". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved January 13, 2022.
- Lentz, Harris (April 20, 2005). Obituaries in the Performing Arts, 2004. McFarland. pp. 160–161. ISBN 9780786421039 – via Google Books.
- "Jean Gets Raves For Stage Role". The Pittsburgh Press. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. September 23, 1948. p. 13. Retrieved January 13, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- Neubaur, James; Okuda, Ted (1995). The Jerry Lewis Films: An Analytical Filmography of the Innovative Comic. McFarland. pp. 33–35. ISBN 9780899509617 – via Google Books.
- Miller, Stephen (September 27, 2004). "Jean Ruth Hay, 87, Morning Radio Host of 'Reveille with Beverly' During World War II". The New York Sun. Retrieved January 13, 2022.
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