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Ruth Clifford

Bio: From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Ruth Clifford (February 17, 1900 – November 30, 1998) was an American actress of leading roles in silent films, whose career lasted from silent days into the television era. Clifford got work as an extra and began her career at 15 at Universal, in fairly substantial roles

Born: Fri, Feb 16 1900

Birthplace: Pawtucket, Rhode Island, USA

Death: Mon, Nov 30 1998

Ruth Clifford is 98 years old

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Mickey's Family Album

Ruth Clifford was 98 in Mickey's Family Album as 'Minnie Mouse (Mickey's Delayed Date) (voice)'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jun 11 1998

The Silent Feminists: America's First Women Directors

Ruth Clifford was 93 in The Silent Feminists: America's First Women Directors as 'Herself'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jun 30 1993

Funny Girl

Ruth Clifford was 68 in Funny Girl as 'Maid (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Thu, Sep 19 1968

Two Rode Together

Ruth Clifford was 61 in Two Rode Together as 'Woman (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Wed, May 24 1961

Sergeant Rutledge

Ruth Clifford was 60 in Sergeant Rutledge as 'Officer's Wife (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Wed, May 25 1960

The Last Hurrah

Ruth Clifford was 58 in The Last Hurrah as 'Nurse (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Wed, Dec 31 1958

Designing Woman

Ruth Clifford was 57 in Designing Woman as 'Vanessa Cole'.

Movie Released: Thu, May 16 1957

The Searchers

Ruth Clifford was 56 in The Searchers as 'Deranged Woman at Fort (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Wed, May 16 1956

The Cobweb

Ruth Clifford was 55 in The Cobweb as 'Mrs. Jenkins'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jun 07 1955

Pluto's Christmas Tree

Ruth Clifford was 52 in Pluto's Christmas Tree as 'Minnie Mouse (voice) (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Nov 21 1952

The Quiet Man

Ruth Clifford was 52 in The Quiet Man as 'Mother (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jul 21 1952

Sunset Boulevard

Ruth Clifford was 50 in Sunset Boulevard as 'Sheldrake's Secretary (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Thu, Aug 10 1950

Wagon Master

Ruth Clifford was 50 in Wagon Master as 'Fleuretty Phyffe'.

Movie Released: Sat, Apr 22 1950

Key to the City

Ruth Clifford was 49 in Key to the City as 'Mrs. Anderson (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Thu, Feb 02 1950

Whirlpool

Ruth Clifford was 49 in Whirlpool as 'Nurse Eliott (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 13 1950

Free For All

Ruth Clifford was 49 in Free For All as 'Miss Berry (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Tue, Nov 01 1949

Father Was a Fullback

Ruth Clifford was 49 in Father Was a Fullback as 'Neighbor'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 30 1949

You're My Everything

Ruth Clifford was 49 in You're My Everything as 'Nurse (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jul 22 1949

Not Wanted

Ruth Clifford was 49 in Not Wanted as 'Mrs. Stone'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 24 1949

Pluto's Sweater

Ruth Clifford was 49 in Pluto's Sweater as 'Minnie Mouse (voice) (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Apr 29 1949

3 Godfathers

Ruth Clifford was 48 in 3 Godfathers as 'Woman in Bar (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 31 1948

Cry of the City

Ruth Clifford was 48 in Cry of the City as 'Nurse'.

Movie Released: Wed, Sep 29 1948

The Luck of the Irish

Ruth Clifford was 48 in The Luck of the Irish as 'Secretary'.

Movie Released: Wed, Sep 15 1948

Hazard

Ruth Clifford was 48 in Hazard as 'Waitress (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Fri, May 28 1948

Donald's Dream Voice

Ruth Clifford was 48 in Donald's Dream Voice as 'Daisy Duck (voice) (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Fri, May 21 1948

Mickey's Delayed Date

Ruth Clifford was 47 in Mickey's Delayed Date as 'Minnie Mouse'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 03 1947

Mother Wore Tights

Ruth Clifford was 47 in Mother Wore Tights as 'Resort Guest (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Wed, Aug 20 1947

Figaro and Frankie

Ruth Clifford was 47 in Figaro and Frankie as 'Minnie Mouse (voice) (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Sat, May 31 1947

My Darling Clementine

Ruth Clifford was 46 in My Darling Clementine as 'Opera House Patron (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Thu, Oct 17 1946

Bath Day

Ruth Clifford was 46 in Bath Day as 'Minnie Mouse (voice) (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 11 1946

Shock

Ruth Clifford was 45 in Shock as 'Mrs. Margaret Cross'.

Movie Released: Fri, Feb 01 1946

Leave Her to Heaven

Ruth Clifford was 45 in Leave Her to Heaven as 'Telephone Operator (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Tue, Dec 25 1945

The Spider

Ruth Clifford was 45 in The Spider as 'Mrs. Gillespie - Tenant'.

Movie Released: Sat, Dec 01 1945

Circumstantial Evidence

Ruth Clifford was 45 in Circumstantial Evidence as 'Bridge Player (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Apr 20 1945

The Keys of the Kingdom

Ruth Clifford was 44 in The Keys of the Kingdom as 'Sister Mercy Mary (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 15 1944

First Aiders

Ruth Clifford was 44 in First Aiders as 'Minnie Mouse (voice) (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 22 1944

The Lodger

Ruth Clifford was 43 in The Lodger as 'Hairdresser (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jan 19 1944

Coney Island

Ruth Clifford was 43 in Coney Island as 'Saloon Patron'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 18 1943

Ten Gentlemen from West Point

Ruth Clifford was 42 in Ten Gentlemen from West Point as 'Graduation Spectator (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 26 1942

It Happened in Flatbush

Ruth Clifford was 42 in It Happened in Flatbush as 'Ruth (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Thu, May 28 1942

Blue, White, and Perfect

Ruth Clifford was 41 in Blue, White, and Perfect as 'Ship's Passenger (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jan 06 1942

Holiday Inn

Ruth Clifford was 41 in Holiday Inn as 'Guest at Inn (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1942

Road to Happiness

Ruth Clifford was 41 in Road to Happiness as 'Ship Passenger (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 19 1941

Ball of Fire

Ruth Clifford was 41 in Ball of Fire as 'Chorus Girl (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Tue, Dec 02 1941

Cadet Girl

Ruth Clifford was 41 in Cadet Girl as 'Undetermined Minor Role (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Nov 28 1941

Mr. Celebrity

Ruth Clifford was 41 in Mr. Celebrity as 'Woman In Convertible'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 10 1941

Along the Rio Grande

Ruth Clifford was 40 in Along the Rio Grande as 'Paula'.

Movie Released: Fri, Feb 07 1941

Lillian Russell

Ruth Clifford was 40 in Lillian Russell as 'Extra'.

Movie Released: Fri, May 24 1940

Free, Blonde and 21

Ruth Clifford was 40 in Free, Blonde and 21 as 'Nurse'.

Movie Released: Thu, Mar 28 1940

The Man Who Wouldn't Talk

Ruth Clifford was 39 in The Man Who Wouldn't Talk as 'Mrs. Finney'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jan 11 1940

Swanee River

Ruth Clifford was 39 in Swanee River as 'Bit Role'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 29 1939

Drums Along the Mohawk

Ruth Clifford was 39 in Drums Along the Mohawk as 'Pioneer Woman (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Nov 10 1939

Wife, Husband and Friend

Ruth Clifford was 39 in Wife, Husband and Friend as 'Seamstress'.

Movie Released: Fri, Mar 03 1939

Charlie Chan in Honolulu

Ruth Clifford was 38 in Charlie Chan in Honolulu as 'Nurse'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 30 1938

Safety in Numbers

Ruth Clifford was 38 in Safety in Numbers as 'Mrs. Hensley'.

Movie Released: Mon, May 30 1938

Four Men and a Prayer

Ruth Clifford was 38 in Four Men and a Prayer as 'Telephone Operator (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Apr 29 1938

Hollywood Boulevard

Ruth Clifford was 36 in Hollywood Boulevard as 'Nurse (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Thu, Aug 20 1936

To Mary - with Love

Ruth Clifford was 36 in To Mary - with Love as 'Nurse'.

Movie Released: Sat, Aug 01 1936

Paddy O'Day

Ruth Clifford was 35 in Paddy O'Day as 'Mrs. Right - First Class Passenger'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 17 1936

She Married Her Boss

Ruth Clifford was 35 in She Married Her Boss as 'Undetermined Supporting Role (uncredited), Shopper'.

Movie Released: Thu, Sep 19 1935

The Farmer Takes a Wife

Ruth Clifford was 35 in The Farmer Takes a Wife as 'Yorkshire Pioneer's Wife'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jul 05 1935

Stolen Harmony

Ruth Clifford was 35 in Stolen Harmony as 'Nurse (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Sat, Apr 20 1935

Let's Live Tonight

Ruth Clifford was 35 in Let's Live Tonight as 'American'.

Movie Released: Sat, Mar 16 1935

Whom the Gods Destroy

Ruth Clifford was 34 in Whom the Gods Destroy as 'Frightened Balkan Passenger'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jul 12 1934

Making the Rounds

Ruth Clifford was 34 in Making the Rounds

Movie Released: Fri, Jul 06 1934

Stand Up and Cheer!

Ruth Clifford was 34 in Stand Up and Cheer! as 'Secretary'.

Movie Released: Fri, May 04 1934

Woman Unafraid

Ruth Clifford was 34 in Woman Unafraid as 'Kate'.

Movie Released: Tue, Mar 27 1934

Miss Fane's Baby Is Stolen

Ruth Clifford was 33 in Miss Fane's Baby Is Stolen as 'Friend of Miss Fane'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 12 1934

Only Yesterday

Ruth Clifford was 33 in Only Yesterday as 'Eleanor (Uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Wed, Nov 01 1933

Pilgrimage

Ruth Clifford was 33 in Pilgrimage

Movie Released: Wed, Jul 12 1933

The Constant Woman

Ruth Clifford was 33 in The Constant Woman as 'Speakeasy Floozie'.

Movie Released: Sun, Mar 12 1933

The Hitchhiker

Ruth Clifford was 32 in The Hitchhiker as 'Adolph's Wife'.

Movie Released: Sat, Feb 11 1933

Face in the Sky

Ruth Clifford was 32 in Face in the Sky as 'Hotel Guest with Dog (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jan 15 1933

Show of Shows

Ruth Clifford was 29 in Show of Shows as 'Performer in 'Ladies of the Ensemble' Number (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Thu, Nov 21 1929

The Eternal Woman

Ruth Clifford was 29 in The Eternal Woman as 'Doris Forbes'.

Movie Released: Mon, Mar 18 1929

The Devil's Apple Tree

Ruth Clifford was 29 in The Devil's Apple Tree as 'Jane Morris'.

Movie Released: Wed, Feb 20 1929

The Thrill Seekers

Ruth Clifford was 27 in The Thrill Seekers as 'Adrean Wainwright'.

Movie Released: Thu, Sep 01 1927

Don Mike

Ruth Clifford was 26 in Don Mike as 'Mary Kelsey'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jan 25 1927

Brooding Eyes

Ruth Clifford was 26 in Brooding Eyes as 'Joan Ayre'.

Movie Released: Mon, Mar 15 1926

The Phantom of the Opera

Ruth Clifford was 25 in The Phantom of the Opera as 'Ballerina (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Tue, Sep 22 1925

As Man Desires

Ruth Clifford was 24 in As Man Desires as 'Gloria Gordon'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jan 11 1925

The Tornado

Ruth Clifford was 24 in The Tornado as 'Ruth Travers'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jan 04 1925

Butterfly

Ruth Clifford was 24 in Butterfly as 'Hilary Collier'.

Movie Released: Sat, Oct 11 1924

The Dramatic Life of Abraham Lincoln

Ruth Clifford was 23 in The Dramatic Life of Abraham Lincoln as 'Ann Rutledge, first sweetheart'.

Movie Released: Sat, Feb 02 1924

The Whispered Name

Ruth Clifford was 23 in The Whispered Name as 'Anne Gray'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jan 21 1924

Ponjola

Ruth Clifford was 23 in Ponjola as 'Gay Lypiatt'.

Movie Released: Sun, Oct 28 1923

April Showers

Ruth Clifford was 23 in April Showers as 'Miriam Welton'.

Movie Released: Sun, Oct 21 1923

Hell's Hole

Ruth Clifford was 23 in Hell's Hole as 'Dorothy Owen'.

Movie Released: Sun, Sep 23 1923

Mothers-in-Law

Ruth Clifford was 23 in Mothers-in-Law as 'Vianna Courtleigh'.

Movie Released: Sun, Sep 09 1923

The Dangerous Age

Ruth Clifford was 22 in The Dangerous Age as 'Gloria Sanderson'.

Movie Released: Sun, Feb 04 1923

The Face on the Barroom Floor

Ruth Clifford was 22 in The Face on the Barroom Floor as 'Marion Trevor'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1923

My Dad

Ruth Clifford was 22 in My Dad as 'Dawn'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jul 23 1922

Tropical Love

Ruth Clifford was 21 in Tropical Love as 'Rosario'.

Movie Released: Sun, Oct 23 1921

The Invisible Ray

Ruth Clifford was 20 in The Invisible Ray as 'Mystery'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jul 01 1920

The Millionaire Pirate

Ruth Clifford was 18 in The Millionaire Pirate as 'The Girl'.

Movie Released: Mon, Feb 10 1919

The Game's Up

Ruth Clifford was 18 in The Game's Up as 'Ruth Elliott'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jan 20 1919

The Cabaret Girl

Ruth Clifford was 18 in The Cabaret Girl as 'Ann Reid'.

Movie Released: Mon, Dec 30 1918

The Lure of Luxury

Ruth Clifford was 18 in The Lure of Luxury as 'Dale Aldis'.

Movie Released: Mon, Oct 07 1918

Fires of Youth

Ruth Clifford was 18 in Fires of Youth as 'Lucille Linforth'.

Movie Released: Mon, Aug 26 1918

Midnight Madness

Ruth Clifford was 18 in Midnight Madness as 'Gertrude Temple'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jun 08 1918

Hungry Eyes

Ruth Clifford was 18 in Hungry Eyes as 'Mary Jane Appleton'.

Movie Released: Mon, Mar 11 1918

Hands Down

Ruth Clifford was 17 in Hands Down as 'Hilda Stuyvesant'.

Movie Released: Mon, Feb 11 1918

The Door Between

Ruth Clifford was 17 in The Door Between as 'Heloise Crocker'.

Movie Released: Mon, Dec 10 1917

The Savage

Ruth Clifford was 17 in The Savage as 'Marie Louise'.

Movie Released: Mon, Nov 19 1917

The Desire of the Moth

Ruth Clifford was 17 in The Desire of the Moth as 'Stella Vorhis'.

Movie Released: Mon, Oct 22 1917

The Mysterious Mr. Tiller

Ruth Clifford was 17 in The Mysterious Mr. Tiller as 'Clara Hawthorne'.

Movie Released: Mon, Sep 17 1917

Mother o' Mine

Ruth Clifford was 17 in Mother o' Mine as 'Catherine Thurston'.

Movie Released: Sun, Sep 02 1917

A Kentucky Cinderella

Ruth Clifford was 17 in A Kentucky Cinderella as 'Nannie'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jun 25 1917

Eternal Love

Ruth Clifford was 17 in Eternal Love as 'Mignon'.

Movie Released: Mon, May 07 1917

Polly Put the Kettle On

Ruth Clifford was 16 in Polly Put the Kettle On as 'Polly Vance'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1917

Behind the Lines

Ruth Clifford was 16 in Behind the Lines as 'Camilla'.

Movie Released: Mon, Sep 11 1916

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