| Who is it? | Actress, Soundtrack |
| Birth Day | May 17, 1896 |
| Birth Place | Trenton, New Jersey, United States |
| Age | 123 YEARS OLD |
| Died On | November 17, 1982(1982-11-17) (aged 86)\nNew York City, New York, U.S. |
| Birth Sign | Gemini |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1913–1965 |
| Spouse(s) | Basil de Guichard (1932–1958; his death) |
| Parent(s) | Harry Augustus Donnelly Bessie B. Donnelly |
Ruth Donnelly, a renowned actress and soundtrack artist hailing from the United States, is expected to have a net worth ranging from $100,000 to $1 million by the year 2024. Her remarkable talent and contributions to the world of entertainment have propelled her towards success and garnered her a substantial financial standing. With a career spanning several years, Ruth Donnelly has captivated audiences with her memorable performances, leaving an indelible mark on the industry. Her net worth serves as a testament to her dedication, skill, and enduring popularity among fans and critics alike.
Though she made her first film appearance in 1913, her Hollywood career began in earnest in 1931 and lasted until 1957. In her films she often played the wife of Guy Kibbee (Footlight Parade, Wonder Bar, Mr. Smith Goes to Washington). Among her roles was the part of Sister Michael in The Bells of St. Mary's, starring Bing Crosby and Ingrid Bergman. Years after her final film role, she returned to the stage, understudying Patsy Kelly in the Broadway revival of No No Nanette with old co-star Ruby Keeler and later appearing in the touring production starring Don Ameche and Evelyn Keyes.
According to a 1915 article in The Day Book, the young Donnelly was forced to leave Sacred Heart Convent in New Jersey because she repeatedly broke into laughter at inappropriate times.
Donnelly began her stage career at the age of 17 in The Quaker Girl. Actress Rose Stahl took the teen under her wing and, after giving her training and a year's experience in the chorus, placed the then 18-year-old in the play Maggie Pepper. Her Broadway debut brought her to the attention of George M. Cohan, who proceeded to cast her in numerous comic-relief roles in such musicals as Going Up (1917).
