Quick Facts
Born:
1935-05-30
Birthplace:
Montréal, Québec, Canada
Credits:
132 Total Roles
Ruta Lee
Acting
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Biography
Ruta Lee (born Ruta Mary Kilmonis, May 30, 1935) is a Canadian-American actress and dancer who appeared as one of the brides in the musical Seven Brides for Seven Brothers. She had roles in films including Billy Wilder's crime drama Witness for the Prosecution and Stanley Donen's musical comedy Funny Face and also is remembered for her guest appearance in a 1963 episode of Rod Serling's sci-fi series The Twilight Zone called "A Short Drink from a Certain Fountain".
Lee guest-starred on many television series, and was also featured on a number of game shows, including Hollywood Squares, What's My Line?, and as Alex Trebek's co-host on High Rollers. She is of Lithuanian descent.
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Lee guest-starred on many television series, and was also featured on a number of game shows, including Hollywood Squares, What's My Line?, and as Alex Trebek's co-host on High Rollers. She is of Lithuanian descent.
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Known For
Witness for the Prosecution
Diana
The Twilight Zone
Flora Gordon
Power Rangers
Koko Kashmere
Funny Face
Lettie
Seven Brides for Seven Brothers
Bride Ruth Jensen
Murder, She Wrote
Renee
Scooby-Doo and the Ghoul School
Revolta (voice)
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Ruby Boyenton
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | A Life in Ten Pictures TV | Self - Participant |
| 2021 | Senior Moment MOVIE | Diego's Neighbor |
| 2012 | RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars TV | Self - Guest Judge |
| 2009 | Kay Thompson: Think Pink! MOVIE | Self |
| 2007 | Christmas at Cadillac Jack's MOVIE | Rose Jenkins |
| 2007 | A Christmas Too Many MOVIE | Grandma |
| 2006 | Christmas Do-Over MOVIE | Granny Conlon |
| 2004 | Quiet Kill MOVIE | Doris |
| 2002 | Life with Bonnie TV | Mrs. Ruta Blanchette |
| 2001 | Pretty When You Cry MOVIE | Antique Store Patron |