Ruth King (actress)
American silent film actress (1898–1946) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Ruth King (September 10, 1898 – February 27, 1946) was an American film actress of the silent era.[1] She played a mixture of lead and supporting roles including starring in several Essanay Studios films directed by W.S. Van Dyke.
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Ruth King | |
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Born | September 10, 1898 Sioux City, Iowa, U.S. |
Died | February 27, 1946 (aged 47) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
Occupation | Actress |
Years active | 1917–1926 (film) |
Spouse(s) | Tom Forman Ward Hamilton |
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King was married to actor Tom Forman. They were divorced in 1917.[2] She later married Ward Hamilton.[3]
In 1928, King was sued for $200,000 for alienation of affections. Verda Sherwood charged that her husband, George Sherwood, "had become infatuated with Miss King".[3]