Ruth Storey
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Ruth Storey (born Ruth Stromberg; January 12, 1913 – August 22, 1997) was an American actress and the first wife of actor Richard Conte.[1] After retiring from acting, she became a psychotherapist.[2]
Ruth Storey | |
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.jpg) Storey in an episode of One Step Beyond (1960) | |
| Born | Ruth Stromberg January 12, 1913 |
| Died | August 22, 1997 (aged 84) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Resting place | Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, psychotherapist |
| Years active | 1953–1981 |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 1 |
Storey was married to actor Richard Conte,[1] with whom she adopted a son,[3] film editor Mark Conte. In 1950, Conte and Storey were living at 1366 San Ysidro Drive in Beverly Hills.[4] They divorced in 1963.[1]
Storey died August 30, 1997.[5] She was 84.[6] She is buried in the Westwood Memorial Park in Los Angeles.[7]
- The Blue Gardenia (1953) as Rose Miller
- Slaves of Babylon (1953) as Rachel
- I'll Cry Tomorrow (1955) as Marge Belney (uncredited)
- The Buccaneer (1958) (uncredited)
- Bells Are Ringing (1960) as Gwynne
- The Subterraneans (1960) as Analyst
- In Cold Blood (1967) as Bonnie Clutter
- Rich and Famous (1981) as Malibu Party Guest (final film role)
- The 20th Century Fox Hour (1956) as Woman Juror
- Climax! (1956)
- Have Gun – Will Travel (1957) as Clara Benson
- Alcoa Theatre (1958) as Miss Kalish
- Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1959–1962) as Mrs. Cheever/Evelyn Wilson
- One Step Beyond (1960) as Florence DiNovio
- The Loretta Young Show (1960) as Jeanette Unten
- The Donna Reed Show (1961) as Nora
- Ben Casey (1961) as Leona Romano
- 87th Precinct (1961–1962) as Sarah Meyer
- The Eleventh Hour (1962) as Mrs. Radwin
- Peyton Place (1968) as Dr. Lodge
- Awake and Sing! (1972, TV film) as Bessie Berger
- The Streets of San Francisco (1972) as Mrs. Ruthie Rosselli
- ^ a b c "Conte made film debut in '43". The Kerrville Times. June 2, 1991. p. 47. Retrieved June 10, 2015 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Ruth Storey, actress turned therapist, dies". The Fresno Bee. August 30, 1997. p. 57. Retrieved April 6, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Actor Richard Conte Dies of Heart Attack". Valley Morning Star. Harlingen, Texas. United Press International. April 16, 1975. p. 9. Retrieved June 10, 2015 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Search | 1950 Census".
- ^ "Ruth Storey". Variety. October 31, 1997.
- ^ "Ruth Storey, actress, psychotherapist". The Modesto Bee. August 30, 1997. p. 57. Retrieved April 6, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Wilson, Scott. Resting Places: The Burial Sites of More Than 14,000 Famous Persons, 3d ed.: 2 (Kindle Location 11241). McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers. Kindle Edition
- Ruth Storey at IMDb