Researching Ruth Springford
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The name Ruth means "companion, friend" and is of Hebrew origin.
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Ruth Springford
Margaret Ruth Springford (September 1921 – November 20, 2010) was a Canadian radio, stage, television and film actress.
Springford was the daughter of Walter and Elspeth Springford. Little is known of her personal life, but it appears she never married. Her credits included the television series Hangin' In, A Gift to Last, The Frankie Howerd Show and Maggie Muggins, as well as the Jim Henson teleplay The Cube and the feature film The Changeling.
A longtime member of ACTRA, she received the following: * Andrew Allan Award* John Drainie Award * ACTRA Award * Dora Mavor Moore Award
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