Virginia Patton

Born: 1925-06-25

Birthplace: Cleveland, Ohio, USA

Biography

Virginia Ann Marie Patton Moss (June 25, 1925 – August 18, 2022) was an American actress. After appearing in several films in the early 1940s, she was cast in her most well-known role as Ruth Dakin Bailey in Frank Capra's It's a Wonderful Life (1946). In 1949, Patton retired from acting, with her final film credit being The Lucky Stiff (1949).

Known For

It's a Wonderful Life
A Double Life
Canyon Passage
Thank Your Lucky Stars
Hollywood Canteen
Old Acquaintance
Nobody Lives Forever
The Lucky Stiff
The Last Ride
Janie

Top Movie Credits

A Double Life Actress in "Othello"
Canyon Passage Liza Stone/Barlett (uncredited)
Thank Your Lucky Stars Girl in Ann Sheridan Number (uncredited)
Hollywood Canteen Junior Hostess (uncredited)
Old Acquaintance College Girl (uncredited)
Nobody Lives Forever Switchboard Operator (uncredited)
The Lucky Stiff Millie Dale
The Last Ride Hazel Dale (uncredited)
Janie Carrie Lou