Ruth Nelson (actress)

Ruth Gloria Nelson (August 2, 1905 – September 12, 1992) was an American stage and film actress. She is known for her roles in films such as Wilson, A Tree Grows in Brooklyn, Humoresque, 3 Women, The Late Show and Awakenings. She was the wife of John Cromwell, with whom she acted on multiple occasions.

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Ruth Nelson
Promotional photograph for the film Wilson (1944)
Born	Ruth Gloria Nelson (1905-08-02)August 2, 1905 Saginaw, Michigan, U.S.
Died	September 12, 1992(1992-09-12) (aged 87) New York City, U.S.
Occupation	Actress
Years active	1928–1991
Spouses	William Challee ​ ​ (m. 1931; div. 1937)​ John Cromwell ​ ​ (m. 1947; died 1979)​