Ruth Pointer
Acting
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Acting Credits
Biography
Ruth Esther Pointer (born March 19, 1946) is an American singer–songwriter who is best known as the eldest member of the American family vocal group The Pointer Sisters. Joining her sisters in 1972, the Pointer Sisters released their first album in 1973. The group eventually found fame with songs like "Yes We Can Can" (1973), their country crossover hit, "Fairytale" (1974) and "How Long (Betcha Got a Chick on the Side)" before Bonnie's exit in 1977. Continuing as a trio, the group found their b...
Known For
Filmography
SEGAL
2025
as Self
The Greatest Night in Pop
2024
as Self (archive footage)
The World According to Allee Willis
2024
as Self
The Masked Singer
2019
as Self
The Masked Singer
2019
as Cupcake
RuPaul's Drag Race
2009
as Self - Guest Judge
Food Rocks
1994
as The Get-the-Point Sisters (uncredited)
Voices That Care
1991
as Self - Choir Member
Bob Hope's Christmas Cheer from Saudi Arabia
1991
as Self
Euro Disney Noël
1989
as Self
Oliver & Company
1988
as Rita (singing voice) (uncredited)
The Pointer Sisters: Up All Nite
1987
as Self - The Pointer Sisters
An All-Star Celebration Honoring Martin Luther King Jr.
1986
We Are the World: The Story Behind the Song
1985
as Self (uncredited)
Disneyland's 30th Anniversary Celebration
1985
as Self
Suzanne Somers... And 10,000 G.I.s
1983
as The Pointer Sisters
Champs-Elysées
1982
as Self - The Pointer Sisters
Gimme a Break!
1981
as One of The Doo-Wop Girls
The Love Boat
1977
as Georgia, a Singer in Isaac's Backing Group
Car Wash
1976
as The Wilson Sister
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1975
as Self - The Pointer Sisters
Le Grand Échiquier
1972
as Self
The Carol Burnett Show
1967
as Self
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962
as Self - Musical Guest