Rita Gam

Rita Gam (1927-2016) was an American actress who enjoyed a prolific career in film, television, and theater. Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Gam developed an interest in the performing arts at a young age and began honing her craft through local productions and drama classes. After graduating from the Carnegie Institute of Technology, Gam made her way to New York City, where she quickly established herself as a rising talent on the Broadway stage. Her captivating performances in plays like "The Constant Wife" and "A Hatful of Rain" earned her critical acclaim and brought her to the attention of Hollywood producers. In 1952, Gam made her film debut in the thriller "Side Street," and went on to appear in a variety of notable movies throughout the 1950s and 1960s. Her striking beauty and intense screen presence made her a natural fit for dramatic and film noir-style roles, and she delivered memorable performances in films such as "Sign of the Pagan," "Saadia," and "The Sharkfighters." Beyond her work in cinema, Gam was also a frequent presence on television, guest-starring in popular shows like "The Fugitive," "The F.B.I.," and "The FBI Story." Her versatility as an actress allowed her to seamlessly transition between mediums, and she maintained a successful and varied career for several decades. Throughout her prolific career, Gam was recognized with numerous accolades, including a Golden Globe nomination for her performance in the 1955 film "Saadia." She was also praised for her dedication to her craft and her ability to bring depth and nuance to even the most minor roles.

Known For: Acting

Born: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA, 1927-04-02

Died: 2016-03-22

No.	Year	Title	Role	Vote Average
1	1952	The Thief	The Girl	62
2	1953	Saadia	Saadia	58
3	1954	Night People	Ricky Cates	59
4	1954	Sign of the Pagan	Kubra	52
5	1955	Magic Fire	Cosima Liszt	48
6	1956	Affair in Sumatra	Loti	0
7	1956	Mohawk	Onida	56
8	1958	Sierra Baron	Felicia Delmonte	47
9	1959	Wild Cats on the Beach	Rita Eldmont	50
10	1959	Hannibal	Sylvia	56
11	1961	King of Kings	Herodias	71
12	1962	No Exit	Estelle	50
13	1971	Klute	Trina	68
14	1971	Shoot Out	Emma	63
15	1971	Such Good Friends	Doria	49
16	1971	'Klute' in New York	Self	64
17	1974	The Gardener	Helena Boardman	54
18	1974	Law and Disorder	Woman in Cab	49
19	1978	The Story of Noah	Xantha	20
20	1982	Love in the Present Tense	Mitzi	0
21	1987	Distortions	Mildred Tyson	0
22	1987	Grace Kelly: The American Princess	Self	65
23	1989	Midnight	Heidi	20
24	1996	Rowing Through	Iris Biglow	35

No.	Year	Title	Role	Vote Average
1	1948	The Ed Sullivan Show	Self	68
2	1948	Studio One	Rain	50
3	1950	Your Show of Shows		63
4	1950	Lux Video Theatre	Leah	63
5	1955	Hollywood Preview	Self	60
6	1955	Screen Director's Playhouse	Loti	65
7	1957	DuPont Show of the Month	Dona Clara	68
8	1966	Family Affair		66
9	1967	Mannix		67
10	1968	Hidden Faces	Mimi Jaffe	50
11	1974	Harry O		46
12	1974	The Rockford Files	Cynthia Zakarian	75
13	1975	Matt Helm	Dr. Ross	74
14	1979	Tales of the Unexpected	Lisa Brisson	67
15	1982	Tucker's Witch		40
16	1987	Sacrée soirée	Self	65

Rita Gam

Film

Television