Ruth Draper | |
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 Portrait of Ruth Draper by John Singer Sargent, 1913 | |
| Born | December 2, 1884 New York City, US |
| Died | December 30, 1956 (aged 72) New York City, US |
| Occupation | Stage actress |
Ruth Draper (December 2, 1884 – December 30, 1956) was an American actress, dramatist and noted diseuse[1] who specialized in character-driven monologues and monodrama. Her best-known pieces include The Italian Lesson, Three Women and Mr. Clifford, Doctors and Diets, and A Church in Italy.
- ^ Sir John Gielgud: A Life in Letters By John Gielgud – 2005 pg. 516