Ruth Bailey
American stage and radio actress (1905–1989) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Ruth Emilissa Bailey[1] (June 8, 1913[2] – September 20, 1989) was an American actress on stage and on old-time radio. After her acting years, she became a producer at a theater in Cincinnati.
Ruth Bailey | |
|---|---|
| Born | June 8, 1913 |
| Died | September 20, 1989 |
| Occupation | Actress |
Early years
Bailey was born in Pittsburgh.[2] Her father was an official with the New York Central Railroad. Her parents were opposed to her having a career in acting, but she studied at the Goodman School of Theater in Chicago anyway[3] in addition to attending Vassar College.[2]
Career
Bailey gained acting experience at the Pasadena Playhouse and, while in California, made some short films.[4] Her career developed further after she moved to Chicago, where she performed on stage and radio.[5] Her radio roles included Alice Day on Woman in White,[6] Rose on Guiding Light,[7] and Rose Kransky on The Right to Happiness.[7]: 284 Other programs on which she appeared included Jane's Grief,[8] Bachelor's Children, Today's Children, and Girl Alone.[9]
Bailey performed on television in Cincinnati, including having the role of Death Valley Daisy, hostess of WLWT's broadcasts of Western films[3] and starring in The Storm on WKRC.[8]
In 1955, Bailey founded Cherry County Playhouse in Traverse City, Michigan. The theater used a resident company of actors supplemented by stars of film and television.[5] Bailey was a hands-on producer, selecting stars, selecting plays, and negotiating contracts, among other responsibilities.[3] She sold the theater in 1975.[5]
Her other business activities included serving as president and manager of E & J Swigart Co. in Cincinnati.[8]
Personal life
On April 12, 1939, Bailey married attorney Eugene Swigart Jr.[10] They moved to Cincinnati in 1947.[5] She was active in civic affairs in Cincinnati, including working with the Cincinnati Garden Center, the Modern Art Society, the Women's Committee of the Symphony,[3] and the School for the Creative and Performing Arts.[8]
Death
On September 20, 1989, Bailey died at age 76 at her home in the Mount Lookout neighborhood of Cincinnati.[8]
References
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