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Alice Drummond
Born Alice Elizabeth Ruyter
May 21, 1928
Pawtucket, Rhode Island, USA
Died November 30, 2016 (aged 88)
The Bronx, New York City, New York, US
Cause of death Complications from a fall
Alma mater Pembroke College
Occupation Actress
Years active 1967–2011
Spouse(s) Paul Drummond (m. 1951; div. 1976)
Alice Elizabeth Drummond (née Ruyter, May 21, 1928 – November 30, 2016) was an American actress. A veteran Off-Broadway performer, in 1970, she was nominated for the Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Play for her performance as Mrs. Lee in The Chinese by Murray Schisgal. Despite her extensive acting career, she is most well known as the librarian in the opening scenes in the 1984 horror-comedy Ghostbusters.
Alice Elizabeth Ruyter was born in Pawtucket, Rhode Island in 1928, the daughter of Sarah Irene (née Alker), a secretary, and Arthur Ruyter, an auto mechanic.] She graduated from Pembroke College (the women's college of Brown University) in 1950.
Career
Drummond played Nurse Jackson on the TV series Dark Shadows in 1967 and was a regular on the CBS soap opera, Where the Heart Is, on which she originated the role of Loretta Jardin, which she played until the series ended in 1973. She also appeared in a short-term role on another CBS soap opera, As the World Turns. She appeared in guest roles on television series including Kate & Allie, Law & Order, Boston Legal and Yes, Dear.
One of Drummond's notable movie roles is a librarian haunted and frightened by a poltergeist at the beginning of the feature film Ghostbusters.[4] She also served as the senior citizen stereotype in the movie Furry Vengeance. Drummond also appeared in Ace Ventura: Pet Detective, To Wong Foo Thanks for Everything, Julie Newmar and Pieces of April.
Personal life and death
Alice Ruyter married Paul Drummond in 1951. They resided in Manhattan, New York City, New York.
They separated in 1975 and divorced in 1976.
She died on November 30, 2016 from complications of a fall at her home in The Bronx, New York City, at age 88.
Filmography
Film
Year Title Role Notes
1970 Where's Poppa? Woman in Elevator
1974 Man on a Swing Mrs. Dawson
1977 Thieves Mrs. Ramsey
1978 King of the Gypsies Zharko's Nurse
1980 Hide in Plain Sight Mrs. Novack
1981 Eyewitness Mrs. Eunice Deever
1982 The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas Governor's Secretary
1984 Ghostbusters Librarian
1988 The House on Carroll Street Woman at Hearing
1988 The Suicide Club
1988 Funny Farm Mrs. Ethel Dinges
1988 Running on Empty Mrs. Powell
1989 Animal Behavior Site Committee
1990 Tales from the Darkside: The Movie Carolyn (segment "Cat From Hell")
1990 Awakenings Lucy
1993 Money for Nothing Mrs. Breen
1994 Ace Ventura: Pet Detective Mrs. Finkle
1994 Nobody's Fool Hattie
1994 I.Q. Dinner Guest
1995 Jeffrey Grandma Rose
1995 To Wong Foo Thanks for Everything, Julie Newmar Clara
1996 Walking and Talking Betsy
1996 Just in Time Edith Short film
1997 Commandments Mrs. Mann
1997 'Til There Was You Harriet
1997 Office Killer Carlotta Douglas
1997 In & Out Aunt Susan
1999 Just the Ticket Lady with Cash
1999 The Love Letter Postal Clerk
1999 I'll Take You There Stella
1999 Advice from a Caterpillar Diner Grandmother
2000 Joe Gould's Secret Helen
2001 The Rising Place Aunt Millie
2003 Pieces of April Grandma Dottie
2004 House of D Mrs. Brevoort
2005 The Honeymooners Miss Benvenuti
2008 Chronic Town Elizabeth
2008 Synecdoche, New York Actress Playing Frances
2008 Doubt Sister Veronica
2009 Motherhood Edith
2009 After.Life Mrs. Hutton
2010 Furry Vengeance Mrs. Martin
2011 Open House Ruthie Short film, (final role)
Television
Year Title Role Notes
1967 Dark Shadows Nurse Jackson Recurring role (5 episodes)
1970 New York Television Theatre Episode: "The Sandbox"
1971-1973 Where the Heart Is Loretta Jardin TV series
1972 Particular Men Mrs. Ewing TV film
1977 The Best of Families Mabel Baldwin TV miniseries
1977 Great Performances Mrs. Varney Episode: "Secret Service"
1978 Ryan's Hope Susie Simpson Episodes: "1.714", "1.719", "1.720"
1979 Sanctuary of Fear Grace Barringer TV film
1981 Park Place Frances Heine Main role (4 episodes)
1981 Love, Sidney Tina Episode: "Hello, Yetta"
1984 American Playhouse Hiss' Secretary Episode: "Concealed Enemies, Part I: Suspicion"
1984 Night Court Mavis Tuttle Episode: "Harry and the Rock Star"
1984 Great Performances Gay Wellington Episode: "You Can't Take It with You"
1986 The Equalizer Kind Woman Episode: "Nocturne"
1987 Night Court Alice Beeker Episode: "Murder"
1988 Kate & Allie Mrs. Rinde Episode: "The Band Singer"
1989 Nikki and Alexander Mrs. Klein TV pilot
1989 The Days and Nights of Molly Dodd Juror Episode: "Here's a Major Organ Interlude"
1989 Money, Power, Murder. Helen TV film
1990-1991 Lenny Mary Callahan Regular role (16 episodes)
1992 Frannie's Turn Rosa Escobar Main role (6 episodes)
1993 Daybreak Anna TV film
1994 Grace Under Fire Nana Lil Episode: "With This Ring"
1994 Law & Order Zelda Episode: "Mayhem"
1995 New York News Episode: "Thin Line"
1996 Cosby Mrs. Bagley Episode: "Neighborhood Watch"
1998 Trinity Mrs. Bingham Episode: "Pilot"
1999 Earthly Possessions Old Woman in Jalopy TV film
2000 Spin City Sondra Spencer Episode: "Suffragette City"
2002 Ed Mrs. Shroeder Episode: "Memory Lane"
2004 The Jury Hannah Francis Episode: "The Honeymoon Suite"
2005 Boston Legal Lydia Tuffalo Episode: "The A** Fat Jungle"
2007 Oprah Winfrey Presents: Mitch Albom's For One More Day TV film
Alice Alice (Fitzgerald) Drummond of Melbourne West Australia. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Alice Fitzgerald Drummond.
Alice (Montagu) Drummond of Mitta Mitta Australia, was married to William Ernest Drummond, and has a child Selwyn David Drummond. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Alice Montagu Drummond.
Alice (Harris) Drummond of Port Melbourne Australia. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Alice Harris Drummond.
Alice Alice (Lindow) Drummond of Box Hill Australia. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Alice Lindow Drummond.
Alice Maud Alice Maud (Parker) Drummond of Fitzroy Australia. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Alice Maud Parker Drummond.
Alice Drummond of Harris County, TX was born circa 1944. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Alice (Johns) Drummond.
Alice Evelyn May Drummond of St Kilda Australia was born in 1891 to Buckley Joseph Drummond and Martha Shepherd Drummond. She had siblings Betsy Susan Buckley and James Buckley. Alice Drummond died at age 80 years old in 1971 in St Kilda.
Alice Dorothy Drummond of Melbourne Australia was born in 1902, and died at age 63 years old in 1965 in Melbourne.
Alice Maude Drummond of Altona Australia was born in 1859, and died at age 87 years old in 1946 in Altona.
Alice Louisa Drummond of Fitzroy North Australia was born in 1874, and died at age 7 years old in 1881 in Fitzroy North.
Alice Jean Drummond of Castlemaine Australia was born in 1916 in Castlemaine to Elizabeth Alice (Spicer) Drummond and Albert Henry Drummond. Alice Drummond has siblings Alberta Spicer Drummond, Walter Kinlock Drummond, Violet Lurline Drummond, Evelyn Kinloch Drummond, Walter Alan Drummond, and Walter Kinlock Drummond. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Alice Jean Drummond.
Alice Mary Drummond of Carlton Australia was born in 1888 in Carlton. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Alice Mary Drummond.
Alice Louisa Drummond of Collingwood Australia was born in 1873 in Collingwood. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Alice Louisa Drummond.
Alice Drummond of Christiansted, Saint Croix County, VI was born on July 2, 1890, and died at age 84 years old on July 15, 1974.
Alice M Drummond of District Heights, Prince Georges County, MD was born on December 30, 1913, and died at age 76 years old on September 27, 1990.
Alice May Drummond of Central City, Merrick County, Nebraska was born on July 2, 1943, and died at age 66 years old on November 19, 2009.
Alice Drummond of Ohiowa, Fillmore County, Nebraska was born on May 5, 1886, and died at age 90 years old in May 1976.
Alice R Drummond of Lyons, Burt County, NE was born on August 29, 1917, and died at age 79 years old on June 15, 1997.
Alice H Drummond of Louisville, Jefferson County, KY was born on August 14, 1930, and died at age 79 years old on May 8, 2010.
Alice Drummond of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, OK was born on July 14, 1907, and died at age 90 years old on January 3, 1998.
Alice Drummond of New Orleans, Orleans County, Louisiana was born on December 5, 1906, and died at age 65 years old in October 1972.
Alice C Drummond of Marianna, Jackson County, FL was born on September 10, 1913, and died at age 91 years old on August 4, 2005.
Alice E Drummond of Calhan, El Paso County, CO was born on January 31, 1925, and died at age 84 years old on December 21, 2009.
Alice Drummond of Darlington, Darlington County, South Carolina was born on June 18, 1908, and died at age 74 years old in August 1982.
Alice L Drummond of Travelers Rest, Greenville County, SC was born on February 5, 1908, and died at age 87 years old on February 27, 1995.
Alice A Drummond of Denver, Denver County, CO was born on November 26, 1910, and died at age 83 years old on September 30, 1994.
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