Ruth Tobey

Acting

Freshness: Feb 25, 2026

12Total Films

7.1 Highest Rated

Born: Aug 30, 1929

Birth Place: Los Angeles, California, USA

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Ruth Tobey reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 12 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Ruth Tobey's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 25% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Ruth Tobey remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in I Remember Mama, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Ruth Tobey Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Ruth Tobey's career based on audience ratings.

★7.1

★7.1

I Remember Mama: Norwegian immigrant Marta Hanson keeps a firm but loving hand on her household of four children, a devoted husband and a

I Remember Mama

1948•Family

★6.5

Calling Dr. Gillespie (1942) movie poster

★6.5

Calling Dr. Gillespie: Dr. Kildare's friend Dr. Gillespie is called in to investigate when a young man suffering from mental problems disappear

Calling Dr. Gillespie

1942•Drama

★6.5

★6.5

Ziegfeld Girl: Discovery by Flo Ziegfeld changes a girl's life but not necessarily for the better, as three beautiful women find out wh

Ziegfeld Girl

1941•Drama

★6.2

And One Was Beautiful (1940) movie poster

★6.2

And One Was Beautiful: A teenager falls hard for an irresponsible playboy.

And One Was Beautiful

1940•Romance

★6.0

★6.0

Janie Gets Married: Newlywed Janie's (Joan Leslie) World War II-veteran husband (Robert Hutton) goes to work at her father's (Edward Arnold)

Janie Gets Married

1946•Comedy

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Ruth Tobey.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1948	I Remember Mama	Girl (uncredited)	Hit	Similar →
1946	Janie Gets Married	Bernadine Dodd	Average	Similar →
1945	Delightfully Dangerous	Molly Bradley	Flop	Similar →
1944	Janie	Bernadine Dodd	Average	Similar →
1942	Calling Dr. Gillespie	Susan Prentiss	Hit	Similar →
1941	Ziegfeld Girl	Betty Regan (uncredited)	Hit	Similar →
1941	Baby Blues	Gladys Gubitosi	Average	Similar →
1940	Bitter Sweet	Market Keeper's Daughter (uncredited)	Average	Similar →
1940	Knute Rockne All American	Isobel (uncredited)	Average	Similar →
1940	Our Town	Rebecca Gibbs	Average	Similar →
1940	And One Was Beautiful	Zillah	Average	Similar →
1939	Four Wives	Mathilde (uncredited)	Flop	Similar →

Ruth Tobey - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Ruth Tobey?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Ruth Tobey is "I Remember Mama" with a rating of 7.1/10.

How many movies has Ruth Tobey acted in?

Ruth Tobey has been featured in at least 12 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Ruth Tobey?

Other notable films include "Calling Dr. Gillespie", "Ziegfeld Girl", and "And One Was Beautiful".