Ruth Brown

Ruth Brown

Deceased · Born: Jan 30, 1928 · Died: Nov 17, 2006

Known For

Hairspray Hairspray
The Hurricane The Hurricane
My Blueberry Nights My Blueberry Nights
Soul Kitchen Soul Kitchen

Personal Details

Born Jan 30, 1928
Spouse

  • Earl Swanson

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to May 2, 2024 )

  • Jimmy Brown

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to May 2, 2024 )

  • Bill Blunt

  • Willis 'Gator Tail' Jackson

  • Jimmy Brown

Career

1999
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child as Tortoise / Ant (voice)
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1993
American Playhouse
American Playhouse as Mrs. Sherman
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1988
That Rhythm, Those Blues
That Rhythm, Those Blues
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Hairspray
Hairspray as Motormouth Maybelle
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1979
Hello, Larry
Hello, Larry as Leona Wilson
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2009
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Live: Whole Lotta Shakin'
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Live: Whole Lotta Shakin'
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2007
American Masters
American Masters
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2004
Lightning in a Bottle
Lightning in a Bottle
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2001
The Ladies Sing the Blues
The Ladies Sing the Blues
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1955
Rock 'n' Roll Revue
Rock 'n' Roll Revue
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