Barbara Ruick Wiki: Salary, Married, Wedding, Spouse, Family
Barbara Ruick (December 23, 1930 – March 3, 1974) was an American actress and singer.
Net Worth
$850,000
Date Of Birth
December 23, 1930
Died
March 3, 1974, Reno, Nevada, United States
Death Cause
cerebral hemorrhage
Place Of Birth
Pasadena, California, USA
Profession
Actor, Singer
Nationality
American
Spouse
John Williams, Robert Horton, Frank Howren
Children
Joseph Williams, Mark T. Williams, Jennifer Williams
Parents
Lurene Tuttle, Melville Ruick
Nicknames
Barbara Ruick, Ruick, Barbara
IMDB
Movies
California Split, Cinderella, Carousel, The Affairs of Dobie Gillis, I Love Melvin, Above and Beyond, Apache War Smoke, Fearless Fagan, You for Me, Confidentially Connie
Star Sign
Capricorn
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Quote
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To most actors who have any serious thoughts about a long life in acting, a movie contract can be the kiss of death.
She and husband John Williams initially met in high school. They met later again as adults and this time fell in love.
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Husband John Williams composed "Treesong" between the years 1974 and 1976, a concerto for violin in memory of his late wife.
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Barbara was a former roommate of Carousel (1956) co-star Shirley Jones in New York when they both were starting out. When Jones married singer/actor Jack Cassidy, Barbara sang "When I Marry Mr. Snow" at the wedding.
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Her son, Mark Towner Williams is a recording artist/music producer. He has recorded several CDs under the name "Lionel's Dad". He is also the drummer/music director for the music group Air Supply.
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Her son, Joseph Williams, was the lead singer of Toto from 1986-1989 and the singing voice of the Adult Simba in Disney's The Lion King (1994).
TV Movie performer: "Stepsisters' Lament", "When You're Driving Through the Moonlight"
Carousel
1956
performer: "Mister Snow" 1945, "June Is Bustin' Out All Over" 1945, "When the Children Are Asleep" 1945, "This Was a Real Nice Clambake" 1945, "You'll Never Walk Alone" 1945 - uncredited
The Affairs of Dobie Gillis
1953
performer: "You Can't Do Wrong Doin' Right", "Believe Me If All Those Endearing Young Charms" - uncredited