Ruth Brady was an American actress who is best known for her roles in “Forever, Darling,” “The Arnelo Affair,” and “I Love Lucy.”
Personal and Family Life
Ruth Brady was born on May 29, 1920, in Brooklyn, New York. She married Mike Road on July 21, 1948, and together they had a daughter, Donna Brady Road. Ruth was also a longtime close friend of the famous actress Judy Garland.
Career
Ruth Brady began her career when she was discovered while accompanying someone to a beauty pageant in Atlantic City. She got a singing and dancing role at the Copacabana Club in New York City and later appeared in Broadway shows like “The Boys from Syracuse” and “By Jupiter.” Her successful stage career led her to sign a contract with MGM, where she made a number of films throughout her career.
Death and Legacy
Ruth Brady passed away on June 3, 1997, in Los Angeles, California. Her contributions to film and theater have been remembered fondly, highlighting her talent and friendship within the entertainment community.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Forever, Darling | 1956-02-09 | Laura Evans |
| The Arnelo Affair | 1947-02-13 | Dorothy Alison |
| Caught | 1949-02-17 | Maxine |
| The Clock | 1945-05-25 | Helen |
| The Unfinished Dance | 1947-09-19 | Miss Merlin |
| They Came to Blow Up America | 1943-05-07 | Secretary |
| Summer Holiday | 1948-04-15 | Crystal |
| The Strange Mrs. Crane | 1948-10-07 | Barbara Arnold |
| Little Mister Jim | 1947-04-01 | Miss Hall |
| Jane Eyre | 1943-12-24 | Woman at Party |
| The Secret Heart | 1946-12-25 | Saleswoman |
| Walk Softly, Stranger | 1950-10-14 | Tobacco Clerk (uncredited) |
| The Gang’s All Here | 1943-12-24 | Dancer (uncredited) |
| The Harvey Girls | 1946-01-18 | Ethel |
| Living in a Big Way | 1947-06-10 | Mary (uncredited) |
| High Barbaree | 1947-05-01 | Young Woman Aide (uncredited) |
| The Mighty McGurk | 1947-01-02 | Singer (uncredited) |
| Boys’ Ranch | 1946-07-18 | Nurse (uncredited) |
| Stepchild | 1947-06-07 | Minor Role (uncredited) |
| A Star Is Born | 1954-10-01 | Malibu Party Guest (uncredited) |
| Den underbara lögnen | 1955-11-25 | |
| The Barbara Stanwyck Show | 1960-09-19 | Marie |
| Four Star Playhouse | 1952-09-25 | Melinda |
| I Love Lucy | 1951-10-15 | Grace Munson (uncredited) |
| Letter to Loretta | 1953-09-20 | Laura |