Ruta Lee
Born
May 30, 1935 (90 years old)
Known For
Acting
Place of Birth
Montréal, Québec, Canada
Ruta Lee (born Ruta Mary Kilmonis, May 30, 1935) is a Canadian-American actress and dancer who appeared as one of the brides in the musical Seven Brides for Seven Brothers. She had roles in films including Billy Wilder's crime drama Witness for the Prosecution and Stanley Donen's musical comedy Funny Face and also is remembered for her guest appearance in a 1963 episode of Rod Serling's sci-fi series The Twilight Zone called "A Short Drink from a Certain Fountain".
Lee guest-starred on many television series, and was also featured on a number of game shows, including Hollywood Squares, What's My Line?, and as Alex Trebek's co-host on High Rollers. She is of Lithuanian descent.
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Known For
A Life in Ten Pictures
Self - Participant · (1 episode)
2021
Senior Moment
Diego's Neighbor
2021
RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars
Self - Guest Judge · (1 episode)
2012
Kay Thompson: Think Pink!
Self
2009
Christmas at Cadillac Jack's
Rose Jenkins
2007
A Christmas Too Many
Grandma
2007
Christmas Do-Over
Granny Conlon
2006
Quiet Kill
Doris
2004
Life with Bonnie
Mrs. Ruta Blanchette · (1 episode)
2002
Pretty When You Cry
Antique Store Patron
2001
Pterodactyl Woman from Beverly Hills
Mrs. Poole
1997
Sobbin' Women: The Making of 'Seven Brides for Seven Brothers'
Herself
1997
E! True Hollywood Story
(1 episode)
1996
Funny Bones
Laura Fawkes
1995
Saved by the Bell: The New Class
Mrs. Gore · (1 episode)
1993
Power Rangers
Koko Kashmere · (1 episode)
1993
Delta
Charlotte Tyler · (1 episode)
1992
Timeless Tales: Rapunzel
1990
People Like Us
Faye Converse
1990
Sweet Bird of Youth
Sally Powers
1989
Scooby-Doo and the Ghoul School
Revolta (voice)
1988
Coming of Age
(16 episodes)
1988
Jake and the Fatman
(1 episode)
1987
1st & Ten
Rona · (10 episodes)
1984
1st & Ten
Rona (uncredited) · (1 episode)
1984
Charles in Charge
Gloria · (1 episode)
1984
Murder, She Wrote
Renee · (1 episode)
1984
Madame's Place
Kaye Jacobs · (1 episode)
1982
Hotel
(1 episode)
1982
Simon & Simon
(1 episode)
1981
Elvis and the Beauty Queen
Su-Su
1981
The Ghosts of Buxley Hall
Ernestine Di Gonzini
1980
The Flintstone Comedy Show
Hidea Frankenstone · (126 episodes)
1980
The Frankenstones
Hidea Frankenstone (voice) · (11 episodes)
1980
Lucy Moves to NBC
Self
1980
CHiPs
(1 episode)
1977
Three's Company
Marsha Whitewood · (1 episode)
1977
Rooster: Spurs of Death!
Gayly
1977
Roll, Freddy, Roll!
Evelyn Danton
1974
Indict and Convict
Phyllis Dorfman
1974
Me and the Chimp
(1 episode)
1972
Doomsday Machine
Dr. Marion Turner
1972
A Howling in the Woods
Sharon
1971
Love, American Style
Joan Landers · (1 episode)
1969
Love, American Style
Nancy · (1 episode)
1969
Marcus Welby, M.D.
Shirley Ballinger · (1 episode)
1969
The Mod Squad
Gloria Hardy · (1 episode)
1968
Mannix
Jean Coleman · (1 episode)
1967
Judd for the Defense
(1 episode)
1967
The Guns of Will Sonnett
(1 episode)
1967
Ironside
(1 episode)
1967
Hogan's Heroes
(1 episode)
1965
Hogan's Heroes
Dr. Suzette Lechay · (1 episode)
1965
The Wild Wild West
Laurie Morgan · (1 episode)
1965
Hogan's Heroes
Leslie Smythe-Beddoes · (1 episode)
1965
Invisible Diplomats
Connie Wisner
1965
Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.
Gloria Morgan · (1 episode)
1964
Bullet for a Badman
Lottie
1964
The Bill Dana Show
(1 episode)
1963
Burke's Law
Laura Jean · (1 episode)
1963
Burke's Law
Margot Davis · (1 episode)
1963
Burke's Law
Ulla Swenson · (1 episode)
1963
The Fugitive
Mrs. Janet Loring · (1 episode)
1963
Arrest and Trial
Colleen Riley · (1 episode)
1963
The Gun Hawk
Marleen
1963
Hootenanny Hoot
A.G. Bannister
1963
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Self · (2 episodes)
1962
The Lucy Show
Ruta Lee · (1 episode)
1962
The Lucy Show
Audrey Fields · (1 episode)
1962
The Virginian
Judith Holly · (1 episode)
1962
The Virginian
Jane Carlyle · (1 episode)
1962
Sergeants 3
Amelia Parent
1962
Operation Eichmann
Anna Kemp
1961
Tallahassee 7000
(1 episode)
1961
The Andy Griffith Show
Jean Boswell · (1 episode)
1960
The Andy Griffith Show
Darlene Mason · (1 episode)
1960
Outlaws
(1 episode)
1960
Hawaiian Eye
(1 episode)
1959
Hawaiian Eye
Stella Hughes · (1 episode)
1959
Hawaiian Eye
Laura Lytton · (1 episode)
1959
The Alaskans
(2 episodes)
1959
The Rebel
Ellen Barton · (1 episode)
1959
The Twilight Zone
Flora Gordon · (1 episode)
1959
Johnny Staccato
(1 episode)
1959
Rawhide
Sheila Delancey · (1 episode)
1959
Rawhide
Lorraine · (1 episode)
1959
77 Sunset Strip
(4 episodes)
1958
Man with a Camera
(1 episode)
1958
77 Sunset Strip
Katie Moran · (1 episode)
1958
Bat Masterson
Nellie Fontana · (1 episode)
1958
Yancy Derringer
Romilly Vale · (1 episode)
1958
Peter Gunn
(1 episode)
1958
Marjorie Morningstar
Imogene Norman
1958
Mickey Spillane's Mike Hammer
Shelly Lewis · (1 episode)
1958
Mickey Spillane's Mike Hammer
Susan Jarrad · (1 episode)
1958
Witness for the Prosecution
Diana
1957
Maverick
Ellen Bordeen · (1 episode)
1957
Maverick
Dolly · (1 episode)
1957
Maverick
Laura Dillon · (1 episode)
1957
Perry Mason
Connie Cooper · (1 episode)
1957
Perry Mason
Millie Crest · (1 episode)
1957
Perry Mason
Vita Culver · (1 episode)
1957
Perry Mason
Vivian Cosgrave · (1 episode)
1957
Perry Mason
Irene Prentice · (1 episode)
1957
M Squad
Ora Kane · (1 episode)
1957
M Squad
Connie Meston · (1 episode)
1957
Sugarfoot
Lucy Barron · (1 episode)
1957
Tonight Starring Jack Paar
Self · (1 episode)
1957
Richard Diamond, Private Detective
Louise Thompson · (1 episode)
1957
Funny Face
Lettie
1957
Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre
Jenny · (1 episode)
1956
Gaby
Denise
1956
The Twinkle In God's Eye
Ruthie
1955
Highway Patrol
(1 episode)
1955
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Ruby Boyenton · (1 episode)
1955
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Angel · (1 episode)
1955
The Girl in the Red Velvet Swing
Tennis Girl (uncredited)
1955
Cheyenne
(1 episode)
1955
Gunsmoke
Jennie Lane · (1 episode)
1955
Gunsmoke
Jenny · (1 episode)
1955
The Millionaire
Angela Temple McLaughlin · (1 episode)
1955
December Bride
(1 episode)
1954
Seven Brides for Seven Brothers
Bride Ruth Jensen
1954
I Led Three Lives
(1 episode)
1953
Adventures of Superman
Claire - High School Girl · (1 episode)
1952
Dragnet
(1 episode)
1951
Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
(2 episodes)
1951
Lux Video Theatre
Marian · (1 episode)
1950