Ruth Springford
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Canadian radio and television actress
Margaret Ruth Springford (September 1921 – November 20, 2010)[1] was a Canadian radio, stage, television and film actress.[2]
Springford was the daughter of Walter and Elspeth Springford. Little is known of her personal life, but it appears she never married. Her credits included the television series Hangin' In , A Gift to Last , The Frankie Howerd Show and Maggie Muggins , as well as the Jim Henson teleplay The Cube and the feature film The Changeling .
Death
[edit ]Ruth Springford died at Etobicoke General Hospital, Etobicoke, Ontario, on November 20, 2010, aged 89.[1]
Filmography
[edit ]- One Plus One (1961) - (segment "Baby")
- 5 Card Stud (1968) - Mama Malone
- Sunday in the Country (1974) - Churchgoer
- The Changeling (1980) - Minnie Huxley
- Improper Channels (1981) - Mrs. Wharton
Awards
[edit ]A longtime member of ACTRA, she received the following:
- Andrew Allan Award
- John Drainie Award
- ACTRA Award
- Dora Mavor Moore Award
References
[edit ]- ^ a b Obituary notice
- ^ Ruth Springford biodata, NorthernStars.ca; accessed February 15, 2016.
External links
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