Rita Johnson was born on 8/13/13 in Worcester Ma. She attended the New England Conservatory of Music, did summer stock, then moved on to Broadway in 1935.
She was an extremely versatile actress, who played virtually every type of role. Unfortunately, her career came to a halt in 1948 when a hair dryer fell on her head causing brain damage.
Brain surgery was performed, but thereafter her screen time was very limited . She died in Los Angeles County General Hospital on Oct.
31, 1965. Miss Johnson was only 52 years old. IMDb Mini Biography By: Anonymous
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