VIRGINIA PATTON — 96 YEARS OLD

Virginia Patton rose to fame after she portrayed the role of Ruth Dakin Bailey in one of Frank Capra’s classic Christmas fantasy dramas, It’s a Wonderful Life. Her acting career didn’t last long and she decided to retire early. Her final film credit was in 1949 in the movie The Lucky Stiff. She gave up her acting career and decided to raise her family with her spouse. As of 2012, Barton worked as a docent at the University of Michigan Museum of Art.

With that said, many are wondering about her career status if ever she didn’t retire early. With her talent, she could reach the pinnacle of Hollywood standings. However, time spent with the family is an investment that could never be replaced with any amount of money or fame. She celebrated her 94th birthday in 2020, still focused on her family life and the larger community in which she lives.