Ruth Pointer

Ruth Pointer

78 · Born: Mar 19, 1946

Known For

Oliver & CompanyOliver & Company
Car WashCar Wash
The Greatest Night in PopThe Greatest Night in Pop
The Pointer Sisters: Up All NiteThe Pointer Sisters: Up All Nite

Personal Details

BornMar 19, 1946 Oakland, California, USA
Spouse

  • Michael Sayles

    ( Sep 8, 1990 to Dec 23, 2024 )

  • Donald Boyette

    ( Oct 3, 1984 to Dec 31, 1969 )

  • Dennis Edwards

    ( Dec 21, 1980 to Dec 31, 1969 )

  • Carl Abram

    ( Nov 7, 1973 to Dec 31, 1969 )

  • Larry Woods

    ( Aug 9, 1964 to Dec 31, 1969 )
Parents
  • Sarah Pointer
  • Elton Pointer
Relatives
  • Anita Pointer (Sibling)
  • June Pointer (Sibling)
  • Aaron Pointer (Sibling)
  • Fritz Pointer (Sibling)
  • Sadako Pointer (Grandchild)
  • Bonnie Pointer (Sibling)
  • Paul Silas (Cousin)

Biography

Ruth Esther Pointer was born on March 19, 1946, in an American family vocal group, The Pointer Sisters.

Career

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1988
Oliver & Company
Oliver & Company as Rita (singing voice) (uncredited)
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1976
Car Wash
Car Wash as The Wilson Sister
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2024
The World According to Allee Willis
The World According to Allee Willis
{"id":242539,"title":"The Greatest Night in Pop","year":"2024","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/the-greatest-night-in-pop","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/5to8jrj60pi0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/5to8jrj60pi0.jpg"},"released":1}
The Greatest Night in Pop
The Greatest Night in Pop
{"id":883,"title":"RuPaul's Drag Race","year":2013,"character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/show\/rupauls-drag-race","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/av69980um3a0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/av69980um3a0.jpg"},"released":1}
2013
RuPaul's Drag Race
RuPaul's Drag Race
{"id":204478,"title":"Voices That Care","year":"1990","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/voices-that-care","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_204478.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_204478.jpg"},"released":1}
1990
Voices That Care
Voices That Care
{"id":195806,"title":"The Pointer Sisters: Up All Nite","year":"1987","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/the-pointer-sisters-up-all-nite","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_195806.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_195806.jpg"},"released":1}
1987
The Pointer Sisters: Up All Nite
The Pointer Sisters: Up All Nite
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1985
We Are the World
We Are the World