Rutanya Alda

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The Deer Hunter (1978)

My First Mister (2001)

You Don't Know Jack (2010)

When a Stranger Calls (1979)

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Actress (85 titles)

2013 Degrees of Delusion (short) (completed)
Mother

2012 The Hierarchy (short)
Aunt Ariel

2011 Mia (short)
Mrs. Basiev

2011 Joe Zaso's Cafe Himbo (TV series)
Guest star

2011 Too Big to Fail (TV movie)
Admiral Evans

2011 Return
Mrs. Miller (uncredited)

2011 The Onion News Network (TV series)
Dr. Holbrook

– The Trial of TR-425 (2011) … Dr. Holbrook

2011 Birthright (short)
Grocery Store Woman

2010 You Don't Know Jack (TV movie)
Vendor

2010 Unring the Bell (short)
Belle

2009 Stolen
Older Sally Ann

2009 Handsome Harry
Mrs. Schroeder

1992-2008 Law & Order (TV series)
Ruth Devon / Sara Cheney

– Challenged (2008) … Ruth Devon

– Vengeance (1992) … Sara Cheney

2006 Cold Case (TV series)
Jenny (2006)

– Static (2006) … Jenny (2006)

2005 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (TV series)
Faye Matthews

– Still Life (2005) … Faye Matthews

2005 Detective (TV movie)
Judge Beatrice Agannis

2005 Mystery Woman: Snapshot (TV movie)
Marsha

2004 Law & Order: Criminal Intent (TV series)
Rose

– In the Dark (2004) … Rose

2004 Murder Without Conviction (TV movie)
Virginia McAlpin

2003 Love Comes Softly (TV movie)
Wanda Marshall

2002 John Doe (TV series)
Cassie Barker

– Idaho (2002) … Cassie Barker

2001 Judging Amy (TV series)
Celia Loomis

– Surprised by Gravity (2001) … Celia Loomis

2001 The Glass House
Vice Principal

2001 My First Mister
Woman at Apartment

2000 Wirey Spindell
Coach's Wife

1998 To Have & to Hold (TV series)
Ms. McDougall

– Since I Don't Know You (1998) … Ms. McDougall

1998 The Souler Opposite
Thea's Mom

1997 Steel
Mrs. Hunt

1997 American Perfekt
Gloria

1997 Gun (TV series)
Clara Munday

– The Hole (1997) … Clara Munday

1997 Childhood Sweetheart? (TV movie)
Maureen

1997 JAG (TV series)
Elaine Harridan

– Heroes (1997) … Elaine Harridan

1996 Double Jeopardy (TV movie)
Gabriel Neuland

1996 Innocent Victims (TV movie)
Lorraine Taylor

1995 Silk Stalkings (TV series)
Jennifer Atkins

– Family Affairs (1995) … Jennifer Atkins

1994 Safe Passage
Beth O'Neal

1994 The Ref
Linda

1993 Children of the Mist (TV movie)
Sue Madehurst

1993 Zelda (TV movie)

1993 The Dark Half
Miriam Cowley

1992 Leaving Normal
Palmer Hospital Nurse

1992 Article 99
Ann Travis

1991 Tales from the Crypt (TV series)
Mildred

– Deadline (1991) … Mildred

1990 Rainbow Drive (TV movie)
Marge Crawford

1989 Prancer
Aunt Sarah

1989 Gross Anatomy
Mama Slovak

1989 Last Exit to Brooklyn
Georgette's Mother

1988 Winnie (TV movie)
Mrs. Paretti

1988 Defense Play
Victoria Vandemeer

1988 Beauty and the Beast (TV series)
Mary / Sarah

– Ozymandias (1988) … Sarah

– Shades of Grey (1988) … Mary

1988 Apprentice to Murder
Elma Kelly

1987 Spenser: For Hire (TV series)
Estelle

– Gone Fishin' (1987) … Estelle

1987 Laguna Heat (TV movie)
Dr. Kroyden

1987 Black Widow
Irene

1987 Hotshot
Georgia Kristidis

1986 ABC Weekend Specials (TV series)
Mrs. Linderman

– The Day the Kids Took Over (1986) … Mrs. Linderman

1985 The Stuff
Psychologist

1985 Rappin'
Cecilia

1985 Santa Barbara (TV series)
Shop Assistant

– Episode #1.140 (1985) … Shop Assistant

1984 As the World Turns (TV series)
Miss Davis

– Cinderella Concert (1984) … Miss Davis

1984 Racing with the Moon
Mrs. Nash

1983 Vigilante
Vickie Marino

1982 Amityville II: The Possession
Dolores Montelli

1982 Girls Nite Out
Barney/Katie Cavanaugh

1981 Mommie Dearest
Carol Ann

1980 Christmas Evil
Theresa (as Ratanya Alda)

1979 When a Stranger Calls
Mrs. Mandrakis

1979 Rocky II
Doctor Cooper (uncredited)

1978 The Deer Hunter
Angela

1978 The Fury
Kristen

1976 Swashbuckler
Bath Attendant

1976 Next Stop, Greenwich Village
Party Guest (uncredited)

1975 Deadly Hero

1974 Doc Elliot (TV series)
Eileen Parker

– The Pharmacist (1974) … Eileen Parker

1974 Can Ellen Be Saved? (TV movie)
Rachael

1973 Executive Action
Assasination Team B (uncredited)

1973 Cannon (TV series)

– Perfect Alibi (1973)

1973 Blume in Love
Welfare Client (uncredited)

1973 Pat Garrett & Billy the Kid
Ruthie Lee

1973 Scarecrow
Woman in Camper

1973 The Long Goodbye
Rutanya Sweet

1971 Love and Kisses

1971 The Panic in Needle Park
Admitting Nurse (as Ruth Alda)

1970 Hi, Mom!
'Be Black Baby' Audience (as Ruth Alda)

1968 Greetings
Linda (Shoplifter) (as Ruth Alda)

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Ratanya Alda | Ruth Alda

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Growing up in a displaced persons camps after World War II, I saw my first play, a fairy tale, done in the camps. It showed a better life than I was living in, it was magical and I said to myself then and there, that's what I want to do ... My favorite role is the one I'm currently working on, whatever it may be. See more »

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In 1988, gave birth to her 1st child, a son Jeremy Bright, with her, now late, husband Richard Bright. See more »

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	STARmeter SEE RANK Up 4,095 this week View rank on IMDbPro » Rutanya Alda Actress View Resume » Trivia: In 1988, gave birth to her 1st child, a son Jeremy Bright, with her, now late, husband Richard Bright. See more trivia » Born: Rutanya Skrastina October 13, 1942 in Riga, Latvia
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