Photo: Scotty Welbourne (1907-1979) / Public domain (source: Wikimedia Commons)
Ruby Keeler was credited as a singer, dancer and film actor. Ruby Keeler was born in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada on August 25, 1909. Death is recorded on February 28, 1993, at the age of 83. Recorded honors include star on Hollywood Walk of Fame and Hasty Pudding Woman of the Year (1972).
My Take
What I admire about Ruby Keeler is how completely she embodies the optimism of early-1930s Hollywood musicals. A Nova Scotia girl who tapped her way through 42nd Street alongside Dick Powell, she wasn't a polished diva so much as a warm, unaffected presence audiences could root for during the Depression. Her marriage to Al Jolson grabbed headlines, but I'd rather remember her dancing. There's an honesty in watching a real person actually move that no modern effect replicates. A Walk of Fame star and a long life to 83 feel like fitting rewards for someone who simply brought light to dark rooms.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Ruby Keeler
- Name (Japanese)
- ルビー・キーラー
- Reading
- るびー・きーらー
- Born
- August 25, 1909 – February 28, 1993
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Virgo / Rooster
- Origin
- Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada
- Occupation
- actor / singer / dancer / film actor / television actor
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
- 1972 Hasty Pudding Woman of the Year
3. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ruby%20Keeler
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q272092
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Ruby Keeler born?
Born August 25, 1909.
When did Ruby Keeler die?
Died February 28, 1993, aged 83.
Where was Ruby Keeler from?
Ruby Keeler was from Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada.
What did Ruby Keeler do?
Ruby Keeler worked as actor, singer, dancer, film actor, television actor.
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