ACTING . Acting . 89 years (deceased) . Saint Joseph, Missouri, USA

Ruth Warrick_

EMMY WINNER Saint Joseph, Missouri, USA

"Born — Died "

Born Saint Joseph, Missouri, USA
Birthday
89
Lived
20
Credits
Actor
Known For
0.5
Popularity
55 yrs
Career
Updated Feb 20, 2026

Details

Known For
Actor
Birthday
(Tuesday)
Birthplace
Saint Joseph, Missouri, USA
Nationality
Languages
English
Spouses
Erik Rolf (1938-1946), Carl Neubert (1950-1952), Frank D Freda (1972-1973)
Education
Southwest Early College Campus, Southwest High School
Zodiac Sign
♋ Cancer
Chinese Zodiac
龙 Dragon
Name Origin
English < Hebrew (רות)
Popularity
Tier C -- 6,458 Wikipedia views/month

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Ruth Warrick is known for acting.
Born in Saint Joseph, Missouri, USA (died at age 89).
2 awards including Daytime Emmy Award.
Ruth Warrick has 20 credits in our database.
Studied at Array.

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AWARDS (4)

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Daytime Emmy Award
WON
B
star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
WON
G
Daytime Emmy Award
WON
G
Primetime Emmy Awards
WON

Biography

Dame Ruth Elizabeth Warrick (June 29, 1916 – January 15, 2005), DM, was a long-time American singer, Hollywood Golden-Age actress and political activist, best known for her role as Phoebe Tyler on All My Children, which she played regularly from 1970 until her death in 2005. She celebrated her 80th birthday by attending a special screening of Citizen Kane to a packed, standing-room-only audience, to which she spoke afterward. (She made her film debut as Kane's first wife.) Over the years, she collected several books about Orson Welles and Citizen Kane, in which she would write "Property of Ruth Warrick, Mrs. Citizen Kane". She served as a Licensed Unity Teacher.​

Frequently Asked Questions

How old was Ruth Warrick?
Ruth Warrick was born on and passed away on at the age of 89.
Where was Ruth Warrick born?
Ruth Warrick was born in Saint Joseph, Missouri, USA.
What movies or shows has Ruth Warrick been in?
Ruth Warrick has 20 credits in our database. Notable titles include The Battle Over Citizen Kane (1996), All My Children (1970), The Great Bank Robbery (1969), Father of the Bride (1961), Let's Dance (1950).
What is Ruth Warrick known for?
Ruth Warrick is primarily known as an actor. Dame Ruth Elizabeth Warrick (June 29, 1916 – January 15, 2005), DM, was a long-time American singer, Hollywood Golden-Age actress and political activist, best known…
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