Thelma Ritter

Thelma Ritter was an American character actress who was known for her strong New York City accent, diminutive size, and plain look favored working-class roles. She earned a Tony Award and six Academy Award nominations, more than any other actress in the Best Supporting Actress category.

14 February 1902

Born on the same birth day (14 February): Anna Howard Shaw • Dámaso Marte • Grant Thomas (footballer) • John MacGregor, Baron MacGregor of Pulham Market • Katherine Stinson • Ken Wahl • Kris Aquino • Kristian Thomas • Miki Yeung • Rie Rasmussen • Sakina Jaffrey • Scott McClellan • Winfield Scott Hancock

Born in the same month (February 1902): Arne Jacobsen • Charles Lindbergh • Gene Sarazen • George Brunies • Hartley Shawcross • John Steinbeck • John Tonkin • Kay Boyle • Langston Hughes • Therese Brandl • Walter Houser Brattain