Mary Ruth

Mary Ruth Kizziar was an American actress who is best known for Riot Squad, Gentleman from Dixie, and Easy to Take.

Personal and Family Life

Mary Ruth was born on July 30, 1931, in Maypearl, Texas. She married Earle Murie in 1951, and the couple had two children. They moved to Long Beach and later to San Luis Obispo, where Mary remained involved in local theater as both a performer and a director.

Death and Legacy

Mary Ruth passed away on January 12, 2018, in Bakersfield, California. Her contributions to local theater and her work in film have left a lasting impression on the community she served.

Filmography

TitleRelease DateCharacter
They Shall Have Music1939-08-18Suzie
Song of the Buckaroo1938-12-07Mary Ruth Alden
Riot Squad1941-12-12Betty O’Connor
Gentleman from Dixie1941-09-02Betty Jean Terrill
Pot o’ Gold1941-04-03Mary Stevens – Gifted Little Piano Player (uncredited)