Ruth Storey

American actress (1913–1997)

Richard Conte
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(m. 1943; div. 1963)​
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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]

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] She was 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

  1. ^ a b c "Conte made film debut in '43". The Kerrville Times. June 2, 1991. p. 47. Retrieved June 10, 2015 – via Newspapers.com.
  2. ^ "Ruth Storey, actress turned therapist, dies". The Fresno Bee. August 30, 1997. p. 57. Retrieved April 6, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
  3. ^ "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.
  4. ^ "Search | 1950 Census".
  5. ^ "Ruth Storey". Variety. October 31, 1997.
  6. ^ "Ruth Storey, actress, psychotherapist". The Modesto Bee. August 30, 1997. p. 57. Retrieved April 6, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
  7. ^ 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

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