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Mother of Mark Bish.
Aunt of actress Amelia Kinkade.
In 1997, Rue was diagnosed with cancer. She had a lumpectemy and five months of chemotherapy. She now does a lecture entitled "Aging Gracefully" for breast-cancer support groups.
She graduated cum laude in the University of Tulsa with a degree in German and theatre arts. She was also the only female member of the school's science club.
Became a sister of Kappa Alpha Theta at the University of Tulsa.
Played the same character, Blanche Devereaux, on four different TV series: "The Golden Palace" (1992), "The Golden Girls" (1985), "Nurses" (1991), and "Empty Nest" (1988).
Is of Scot-Irish and Choctaw Indian ancestry.
After her second marriage broke up, she went to New York, and started doing films. She thinks her "They Might Be Giants" part her best movie part.
Still has "jitters" for opening nights, about rehearsals and worrying about not having enough time to prepare perfectly.
Betty White was originally considered for the role of the sexpot, Blanche, on "The Golden Girls." However, Betty had already been the aggressive Sue Ann Nivens on "The Mary Tyler Moore Show" and Rue had played the introverted Vivian on "Maude." It was thought best not to have these two actresses reprise similar characters. Therefore, Betty got the part of naive Rose Nylen and Rue played the oversexed Blanche.
Married to Morrow Wilson since 25 December 1997. [2006]
Was married to Tom Keel from 1985 to 1986.
Was married to Gus Fisher from 1976 to 1978.
Was married to Peter DMaio from 1964 to 1971.
Was married to Norman Hartweg from 1959 to 1961.
Was married to Tom Bish from 1958 to 1959. They had 1 child. |
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