Marshall edward nathaniel wallace mother.
Ruby dee age.
Dark rown eyes and black hair father.
Ruby dee was born ruby ann wallace on october 27 1924 in cleveland ohio.
She is best known for originating the role of.
Her parents marshall and emma wallace moved the family to harlem in new york city when dee was just a baby.
Ruby dee byname of ruby ann wallace born october 27 1922 cleveland ohio u s died june 11 2014 new rochelle new york american actress and social activist who was known for her pioneering work in african american theatre and film and for her outspoken civil rights activism.
He was also noted for his long and distinguished artistic partnership with his wife ruby dee.
Actress ruby dee was born ruby ann wallace on october 27 1924 in cleveland ohio.
Although born in cleveland ohio ms.
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October 22 1922 age as on 2020.
97 years 11 months 1 days profession.
In the evening dee her two sisters and her brother.
Ruby dee starred in the 1961 film a raisin in the sun and is well known for her acting and civic work with husband ossie davis.
At 83 years of age dee is currently the second oldest nominee for best supporting actress behind gloria stuart who was 87 when nominated for her role in titanic.
This was dee s only oscar nomination.
5 8 in feet inches 1 7272 m 172 72 cm birthdate birthday.
Ruby dee real name.
After high school she attended new york s hunter college graduating in 1945.
Ruby dee born ruby ann wallace.
Her family soon moved to new york and dee was raised during the golden age of harlem.
Ruby ann wallace height.
An acclaimed actor and author ruby dee graced the stage and screen for more than seventy years.
October 27 1922 june 11 2014 was an american actress poet playwright.
Expressive and literate dee was drawn to the theatre while still a college student.
Ruby dee was an american actress poet playwright screenwriter journalist and civil rights activist.
From hunter college and later studied acting with paul mann lloyd richards and morris carnovsky.
Ossie davis american writer actor director and social activist who was known for his contributions to african american theater and film and for his passionate support of civil rights and humanitarian causes.