Blanche Ring was born in Boston, Massachusetts to James H. Ring and Wilhelmena F. Ring. She came from show business stock. Her father was a comedian for 30 years and her grandfather James H. Ring,(1820-1882) was a leading comedian of the Boston Museum company. Her great-great-grandfather, Charles Fisher (1816-1891), was also an actor and came to the United States from England. His wife was Josephine H. Shaw who was also an actress. He journeyed with theatrical caravans as far west as the Mississippi River. Her grandmother was Julie Fisher, a celebrated actress of her time. Her heritage was English-Irish-Scottish. In total, four generations of her ancestors were Shakespearean actors.