Ruth Eggleston was born on January 9, 1922 in Leeds, North Dakota, USA. She was an actress, known for The Gumby Show (1956) and Fun with Gumby (1994). She was married to Al Eggleston. She died on March 14, 2003 in Vashon Island, Washington, USA.
Ruth Eggleston was the original voice of Gumby. She was married to Al Eggleston, the original art director for the series. They are the parents of singer/songwriter Kat Eggleston.