Gates, Ruth (1886–1966)

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Gates, Ruth (1886–1966)

American actress. Born Oct 28, 1886, in Denton, TX; died May 23, 1966, in NYC; niece of Edwin Booth; m. Ed Poulter (actor, died 1913).

Made stage debut with David Warfield in The Music Master; appearances include Kiki, Ramshackle Inn, I Remember Mama, Up in Mabel's Room, Pillar to Post and Opening Night.

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