By: Christi Given Wednesday July 16, 2025
Ruta Lee is a Canadian-born American actress and dancer known for her roles in classic films like Seven Brides for Seven Brothers and Funny Face, as well as her numerous appearances on television game shows. She was born Ruta Mary Kilmonis in Montreal, to Lithuanian parents. Lee’s career began with small jobs at Grauman’s Chinese Theatre before she landed roles at MGM. She is also recognized for her philanthropic work with a Hollywood-based charitable organization, the Thalians.
“Operation Mend is the only program in the nation dedicated to providing specialized surgical care and psychological care for visible AND invisible wounds of war among post-9/11 veterans, service members injured in the line of duty and their caregivers, at no cost.”
[Source: https://www.uclahealth.org]
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Recently, I had the honor and priviledge of interviewing the beautiful Ruta Lee. She is such an amazing person, beautiful inside and out. She is an advocate and known for her exquisite charity work with the Thalians, a Mental Health Organization. Lee is a Chairwoman of the Board Emeritus and has worked many years alongside Debbie Reynolds, who was the President of the Thalians. Reynolds was the Chairman of the Board on alternate years with actress Ruta Lee. The Thalian’s Christmas Ball was the social event of the year. They do many galas and fundraisers and most recently partnered with UCLA’s “Operation Mend,” to help support veterans who have struggled or need help with mental health.
[http://www.thalians.org]
Website: http://www.rutalee.com
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