Ruth Findlay (September 19, 1896 – July 13, 1949) was an American stage actress active over the early decades of the 20th century.

Her father, a character actor known for his portrayal of butlers and priests,[2] was born in Glasgow with the surname Macpherson.

[1][3] Findlay was raised in New York City where she attended private schools and first appeared on stage at around the age of 12 in Mrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch and later Baby Mine at Daly’s Theatre.

[7] Findlay’s last Broadway performances were playing Deborah Hawks in the 1941 production of The Land Is Bright at the Music Box Theatre.

In 1941 she came out of retirement to appear in The Land Is Bright, a play written by George S. Kaufman and Edna Ferber.