Virginia Patton, 95 Years Old

Virginia Ann Patton is an American retired businesswoman and former 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. In 1949, Patton retired from acting, with her final film credit being The Lucky Stiff. This beautiful lady from Cleveland, Ohio used to be one of the most prominent supporting stars of the past.

She was one of the leading talents in Hollywood during the ‘40s and appeared in a handful of films during that decade. However, she decided to step away from the limelight just a couple of years after she reached new heights in her career. She opted to start her own business and live as a private citizen. She’s currently retired after having run a number of very successful business investments.