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
editRuth 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
editA 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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