Roy Del Ruth was born on Oct. 18, 1895, in Philadelphia, PA. He began his Hollywood career as a writer for 'Mack Sennett' . Roy Del Ruth died a year later on April 27, 1961, at 67 years old from a heart attack.
Started as a writer with Mack Sennett in 1915.
Brother of writer/director Hampton Del Ruth.
Father of Thomas Del Ruth and Richard Del Ruth.
Grandfather of Sean W. Del Ruth and Matthew A. Del Ruth.
Has a star on Hollywood walk of fame.
The second highest paid director in Hollywood 1934-42.
Was nicknamed "Laughing Boy" because he never smiled.
In his early days he bore a striking resemblance to actors Dom DeLuise and Grady Sutton.
Father: Alfred Bernard Ruth; Mother: Tressa Bullen.
