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Ruth Kobart
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Ruth Kobart

1924 – 2002 · Des Moines, Iowa, USA · Active 1963–1993

Ruth Kobart, born in 1924, made her mark in the world of cult cinema with her performances in Petulia (1968) and Baby Sister (1983). With a background in opera and Broadway, Kobart brought a unique flair to her roles, particularly in Petulia, where she navigates the complexities of love and societal change in the 1960s. Her ability to transition from stage to screen highlights her versatility, making her contributions to these films a notable part of the cult film landscape.

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Petulia

Petulia

1968 ★ 6.0
as Nun

An unhappily married socialite finds solace in the company of a recently divorced doctor.

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Filmography

22 credits
1990s 4 credits
1993
Movie ★ 6.4
1992
Sister Act as Choir Nun
Movie ★ 6.8
1992
Bob as Iris Frankel
TV ★ 7.6
1991
Acting Sheriff as Dispatcher Helen Munson
Movie ★ 8.0
1980s 9 credits
1988
First Impressions as Mrs. Madison
TV ★ 7.0
1986
Life with Lucy as Mrs. Finley
TV ★ 8.0
1985
Movie ★ 7.0
1983
Baby Sister as Mrs. Clark
Movie ★ 4.3
1983
TV ★ 6.6
1982
St. Elsewhere as Mrs. Fustino
TV ★ 5.7
1982
Remington Steele as Female Golfer
TV ★ 7.1
1982
TV ★ 6.3
1982
TV ★ 6.3
1970s 6 credits
1979
TV ★ 6.5
1977
CHiPs as Millie
TV ★ 6.9
1976
TV ★ 7.0
1972
TV ★ 7.0
1971
Dirty Harry as Bus Driver
Movie ★ 7.5
1960s 3 credits
1968
Movie ★ 6.0
1963
TV ★ 6.3