Ruth Storey | |
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 Storey in an episode of One Step Beyond (1960) | |
| Born | Ruth Stromberg (1913-01-12)January 12, 1913 |
| Died | August 22, 1997(1997-08-22) (aged 84) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
Resting place | Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery |
| Occupations | Actress, psychotherapist |
| Years active | 1953–1981 |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 1 |
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
Personal life
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
Death
Storey died August 30, 1997,5 aged 84.6 She is buried in the Westwood Memorial Park in Los Angeles.7
Filmography
Film
- 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)
Television
- 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
References
References
- "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