Ruth Pointer

Ruth Pointer

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...

Known For

Car Wash

as The Wilson Sister

Oliver & Company

as Rita (singing voice) (uncredited)

Cast Credits

Food Rocks

as The Get-the-Point Sisters (uncredited)

Oliver & Company

as Rita (singing voice) (uncredited)

The Pointer Sisters: Up All Nite

as Self - The Pointer Sisters

Car Wash

as The Wilson Sister