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Alice Drummond(1928-2016)

  • Actress
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Alice Drummond at an event for Pieces of April (2003)
In New York, blogger/parent Eliza Welsh (Thurman) desperately tries to manage two significant events: preparations for her daughter's sixth birthday party and the completion of an essay that might result in a lucrative new job.
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Veteran character actress Alice Drummond was born May 21, 1928 in Pawtucket, Rhode Island to Sarah Irene (née Alker), a secretary, and Arthur Ruyter, an auto mechanic. She graduated from Pembroke College (Brown University) in 1950. She is best remembered as the frightened librarian at the beginning of S.O.S. fantômes (1984), Ray Finkle's eccentric mother in Ace Ventura, détective chiens et chats (1994), and Clara the quiet local in Extravagances (1995).
BornMay 21, 1928
DiedNovember 30, 2016(88)
BornMay 21, 1928
DiedNovember 30, 2016(88)
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Known for

Dan Aykroyd, Bill Murray, and Harold Ramis in S.O.S. fantômes (1984)
S.O.S. fantômes
7.8
  • Librarian
  • 1984
Jim Carrey in Ace Ventura, détective chiens et chats (1994)
Ace Ventura, détective chiens et chats
6.9
  • Mrs. Finkle
  • 1994
John Leguizamo, Wesley Snipes, and Patrick Swayze in Extravagances (1995)
Extravagances
6.8
  • Clara
  • 1995
Robert De Niro and Robin Williams in L'éveil (1990)
L'éveil
7.8
  • Lucy
  • 1990

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Actress



  • Open House
    Short
    • Ruthie
    • 2011
  • Brendan Fraser in La forêt contre-attaque (2010)
    La forêt contre-attaque
    3.9
    • Mrs. Martin
    • 2010
  • Christina Ricci, Liam Neeson, and Justin Long in After.Life (2009)
    After.Life
    5.9
    • Mrs. Hutton
    • 2009
  • Uma Thurman in Maman mode d'emploi (2009)
    Maman mode d'emploi
    4.6
    • Edith
    • 2009
  • Philip Seymour Hoffman, Meryl Streep, and Amy Adams in Doute (2008)
    Doute
    7.5
    • Sister Veronica
    • 2008
  • Synecdoche, New York (2008)
    Synecdoche, New York
    7.5
    • Actress Playing Frances
    • 2008
  • Chronic Town (2008)
    Chronic Town
    6.8
    • Elizabeth
    • 2008
  • Mitch Albom's For One More Day (2007)
    Mitch Albom's For One More Day
    5.6
    TV Movie
    • Rose
    • 2007
  • Candice Bergen, William Shatner, and James Spader in Boston Justice (2004)
    Boston Justice
    8.5
    TV Series
    • Lydia Tuffalo
    • 2005
  • Gabrielle Union, Cedric The Entertainer, Mike Epps, and Regina Hall in Pour le meilleur et pour le pire (2005)
    Pour le meilleur et pour le pire
    3.5
    • Miss Benvenuti
    • 2005
  • Billy Burke, Adam Busch, Shalom Harlow, Jeff Hephner, and Cote de Pablo in The Jury (2004)
    The Jury
    6.7
    TV Series
    • Hannah Francis
    • 2004
  • David Duchovny, Robin Williams, and Anton Yelchin in Le prince de Greenwich Village (2004)
    Le prince de Greenwich Village
    6.8
    • Mrs. Brevoort
    • 2004
  • Oliver Platt, Katie Holmes, Patricia Clarkson, and Derek Luke in Pieces of April (2003)
    Pieces of April
    7.0
    • Grandma Dottie
    • 2003
  • Tom Cavanagh in Ed (2000)
    Ed
    7.6
    TV Series
    • Mrs. Shroeder
    • 2002
  • Billy Campbell in The Rising Place (2001)
    The Rising Place
    6.3
    • Aunt Millie
    • 2001

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Personal details

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  • Alternative name
    • Alice Drummind
  • Born
    • May 21, 1928
    • Pawtucket, Rhode Island, USA
  • Died
    • November 30, 2016
    • Bronx, New York City, New York, USA(complications from a fall)
  • Spouse
    • Paul DrummondMarch 3, 1951 - 1975 (divorced)
  • Other works
    She acted in Tennessee Williams's play, "Sweet Bird of Youth," at the Theatre Royal Haymarket in London, England with Lauren Bacall, James Grout, Frances Cuka, Simon Rouse, Geraldine Alexander, Colin Reese, and Michael Beck in the cast. Harold Pinter was director.
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    • 1 Article

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  • Trivia
    Appeared in three films with Philip Seymour Hoffman: Un homme presque parfait (1994), Doute (2008) and Synecdoche, New York (2008).

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  • When did Alice Drummond die?
    November 30, 2016
  • How did Alice Drummond die?
    Complications from a fall
  • How old was Alice Drummond when she died?
    88 years old
  • Where did Alice Drummond die?
    Bronx, New York City, New York, USA
  • When was Alice Drummond born?
    May 21, 1928

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