| Ruth Warrick | |
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Birthdate |
June 29, 1915 |
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Birthplace |
St. Joseph, Missouri, USA |
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Date of Death |
January 15, 2005 (age 89) |
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Cause of Death |
pneumonia |
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Occupation |
Actress |
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Years Active |
1953-2005 |
Ruth Warrick's daytime career began in 1954 when she joined Guiding Light as Janet Johnson until 1955 when she left the show. From 1956-1969, Warrick portrayed Edith Hughes in As the World Turns. In 1970, Warrick joined All My Children as an original cast member and she would play the role until her death in January 15, 2005 at age 89 from complications of an pneumonia.
Personal Life[]
Warrick was married to Erik Rolf (1938-1945) and they had two children: Karen Elizabeth (b.03/13/1941) and Jon (b. 09/1942) Warrick was also married to Carl Neubert (1950-1952; 1961-?); Robert McNamara (1953-1960) and they had one child: Timothy; Frank Freda (1972-1973); Jarvis Cushing (1975-?).
Soapography[]
- Janet Johnson on Guiding Light (03/02/1954-10/22/1955; both radio and TV)
- Edith Hughes on As the World Turns (04/02/1956-1969; original cast)
- Phoebe Tyler Wallingford on All My Children (01/05/1970-01/10/2005)
- Phoebe Tyler Wallingford on Loving (1993)
Awards and Nominations[]
Daytime Emmy Awards
| YEAR | CATEGORY | CHARACTER/SERIES | W/N |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Actress | Phoebe Tyler, All My Children | N |
| 1977 | Actress | Phoebe Tyler, All My Children | N |
| 2004 | Lifetime Achievement Award | W |
Soap Opera Digest Awards
| YEAR | CATEGORY | CHARCTER/SERIES | W/N |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Outstanding Contribution - Daytime | Phoebe Tyler, All My Children | N |
| 1986 | Oustanding Comic Relief - Daytime | Phoebe Tyler, All My Children | N |
| 1989 | Outstanding Comic Actress - Daytime | Phoebe Tyler, All My Children | N |
Soapy Awards
| YEAR | CATEGORY | CHARACTER/SERIES | W/N |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Favorite Performer in a Mature Role | Phoebe Tyler, All My Children | W |
Primetime Emmy Awards
| Year | Category | Series | W/N |
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| 1967 | Outstanding Actress in a Supporting Role - Drama | Peyton Place | N |
Honors
Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame awarded on February 8, 1960.