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
Canyon Passage
Hollywood Canteen
A Double Life
Old Acquaintance
Thank Your Lucky Stars
The Burning Cross
Nobody Lives Forever
Janie
The Horn Blows at Midnight

Top Movie Credits

Canyon Passage Liza Stone/Barlett (uncredited)
Hollywood Canteen Junior Hostess (uncredited)
A Double Life Actress in "Othello"
Old Acquaintance College Girl (uncredited)
Thank Your Lucky Stars Girl in Ann Sheridan Number (uncredited)
Nobody Lives Forever Switchboard Operator (uncredited)
Janie Carrie Lou
The Horn Blows at Midnight Party Girl (uncredited)