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.”

[http://www.thalians.org]

Website: http://www.rutalee.com

Donate: http://www.thalians.org

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