Ralph Bellamy Net Worth

What was Ralph Bellamy’s net worth?

Ralph Bellamy, an actor with a career spanning over six decades on film, television, and stage, had a net worth of $10 million at the time of his death in 1991. Notably, he won a Tony Award for his portrayal of Franklin Delano Roosevelt in the 1958 play “Sunrise at Campobello,” and earned an Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actor for the 1937 screwball comedy film “The Awful Truth.”

Bellamy was also known for his starring roles on the private eye series “Man Against Crime” and the medical drama “The Eleventh Hour” on television.

Ralph Bellamy’s Early Career

Ralph Bellamy was born in 1904 in Chicago, Illinois and ran away from home at age 15 to join a road show. He eventually made his way to New York City where he started acting on stage and owned his own theater company by 1927.

In 1931, Bellamy began his film acting career and appeared in four movies including “The Secret Six” with Wallace Beery, Jean Harlow, and Clark Gable. By the end of 1933, he had already been in 22 movies, including “Disorderly Conduct,” “Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm,” and “Picture Snatcher” alongside James Cagney.

Ralph Bellamy’s Prolific Career in Film

Ralph Bellamy had a prolific career in film, appearing in 36 movies during the 1930s and 1940s. In 1934 alone, he was in seven films, including “Spitfire” and “This Man is Mine.” He continued to work steadily throughout the decade, with notable roles in “The Awful Truth,” for which he received an Oscar nomination, and “His Girl Friday.”

Bellamy also played the titular role in several “Ellery Queen” movies. As his film career began to wane in the 1940s, he turned his focus to television and theater, taking a break from the silver screen for the remainder of the decade.

Ralph Bellamy’s Film Career

Ralph Bellamy only appeared in one movie in the 1950s due to his commitment to the stage. He had a few more roles in the following decade, including reprising his Tony-winning Broadway role in “Sunrise at Campobello” and appearing in “The Professionals” and “Rosemary’s Baby.” In the 70s, Bellamy appeared in “Doctors’ Wives,” “Cancel My Reservation,” and “Oh, God!”

Although his film career slowed in the 80s, Bellamy had a notable part in “Trading Places” and reprised his role in “Coming to America” with Don Ameche. He also played grandfather Frank in “The Good Mother” in 1988. Bellamy’s final film role was in the romantic comedy “Pretty Woman” in 1990.

Television Career

Ralph Bellamy gained recognition for his role in the private eye noir series “Man Against Crime.” He appeared on various programs such as “To Tell the Truth,” “The Barbara Stanwyck Show,” and “Rawhide.” Bellamy also hosted several episodes of “Frontier Justice” and co-starred in “The Eleventh Hour.” He appeared in made-for-television movies and miniseries, including “The Missiles of October,” “Once an Eagle,” and “The Winds of War,” for which he earned an Emmy Award nomination.

Marriage History of Ralph Bellamy

Ralph Bellamy was married four times throughout his life. His first marriage was to Alice Delbridge in 1927, but they divorced three years later. He then married Catherine Willard in 1931, but they ended their union in 1945. Bellamy’s third marriage was to Ethel Smith, an organist, from 1945 to 1947. Finally, he married Alice Murphy in 1949, and they remained together until his death in 1991 at the age of 87.

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