Ruth McDevitt

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Characters played by Ruth McDevitt

Miss Inch — The Parent Trap (1961)

Strict summer camp counselor who enforces rules.

Mathilda — Love is a Ball (1963)

Millicent's grandmother, who intervenes on her wedding day when Millicent is set to marry Freddie. Mathilda persuades her granddaughter to reconcile with Davis, helping bring the romance between them to its resolution.

Mrs. Loomis — Homebodies (1974)

One of the Loomises, the building superintendents and tenants, Mrs. Loomis is forced to leave when the building is slated for demolition. She returns with her husband, Mr. Blakely, and Mr. Sandy, and helps dispose of Miss Pollack's body. Later, guilt over Crawford's murder leads her to consider telling the police, provoking Mattie's violent response.

Career Overview

Ruth McDevitt has 46 screen credits in a career dating back to 1948. Their work spans 3 cinematic universes — most prominently Kolchak: The Night Stalker Collection with 2 titles. Signature works include The Birds, Pistols 'n' Petticoats, She Loves Me Not. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
female
Known Credits
46
Birth Date
1895-09-13
Birth Place
Coldwater, Michigan, U.S.

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 3 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q461627), public domain (CC0).