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Ruta Lee Biography and Full Filmography - MovieWise

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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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Known For

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

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