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Ruth Chatterton
Ruth Chatterton (December 24, 1893 - November 24, 1961) was an American actress. Born in New York City, she was on Broadway by the age of 14 as a dancer. Her first film was Sins of the Fathers in 1928. She was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actress for two films -- Madame X in 1929 and Sarah and Son in 1930. She also was known for her co-starring role in the film "Dodsworth."
Chatterton's last film was A Royal Divorce in 1938, although she did appear on television in 1953 to play Gertrude in Hamlet, with Maurice Evans.
Having left acting, she began a successful writing career, producing several novels.
She was briefly married to the film star George Brent.
She has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 6263 Hollywood Blvd.
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