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Videos (see all 7)
"Remington Steele" (1982): Season 3: Episode 2 -- Corporate embezzlers seek evidence of their crime hidden in Laura's new loft; guest Ron O'Neal.
The Legend of Butch & Sundance (2004) -- Just before the turn of the Century two young outlaws team up for a historic ride. Based on historical references, the "True Story" of Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid.
"Chicago Hope" (1994): Season 3: Episode 6 -- Kronk returns from Africa—only to be threatened by a gang member whose brother was critically injured in a shooting. A couple decide to carry their baby to term despite the child’s terminal condition.
"Chicago Hope" (1994): Season 3: Episode 13 -- A woman faces losing both her children after her automobile is involved in a hit-and-run collision. A couple decides to see their baby to term despite the health risk it poses to the mother. Hancock’s shooter is brought to trial.
Love Kills (1998) -- A masseur gets mixed up in the family plots at the mansion of a recently deceased Beverly Hills millionaire.

Overview

Date of Birth:
16 September 1950, Oregon City, Oregon, USA more
Contact:
View agent and manager contact info on IMDbPro.
Trivia:
Adopted son Jackson at birth in 1993. more
STARmeter: ?
Up 58% in popularity this week. See rank & trends on IMDbPro.
Awards:
Nominated for 2 Golden Globes. Another 1 win & 4 nominations more
NewsDesk:
(4 articles)
Sigourney Weaver delivers an Emmy-worthy performance on Lifetime
 (From AfterEllen.com. 22 January 2009, 11:00 AM, PST)
Answered Prayer: “Prayers For Bobby” is a Groundbreaking Gay TV Movie
 (From AfterElton.com. 13 January 2009, 10:16 PM, PST)
Alternate Names:
Susan Rutan
US TV Schedule:
Sat. July 186:00 PMTNT HawthoRNeYielding#1.3

Filmography

Jump to filmography as: Actress, Self
Actress:
  1. "Hawthorne" .... Dolores Kramer (1 episode, 2009)
        - Yielding (2009) TV episode .... Dolores Kramer
  2. "Castle" .... Mrs. Pike (1 episode, 2009)
        - Ghosts (2009) TV episode .... Mrs. Pike
  3. "Ghost Whisperer" .... Mrs. Blakelock (1 episode, 2009)
        - Thrilled to Death (2009) TV episode .... Mrs. Blakelock
  4. "Private Practice" .... Nora (1 episode, 2009)
        - Nothing to Fear (2009) TV episode .... Nora
  5. Prayers for Bobby (2009) (TV) .... Betty Lambert
  6. Donna on Demand (2008) .... Rose
  7. Half-Life (2008) .... Lorraine Parker
  8. "Tell Me You Love Me" (1 episode, 2007)
        - Episode #1.6 (2007) TV episode
  9. You Did What? (2006) .... Mom
  10. "Boston Legal" .... Jeanie Biddle (1 episode, 2005)
        - Truly, Madly, Deeply (2005) TV episode .... Jeanie Biddle
  11. "Monk" .... Mrs. Ledsky (1 episode, 2005)
        - Mr. Monk and Little Monk (2005) TV episode .... Mrs. Ledsky
  12. "Strong Medicine" .... Dr. Offenbach (1 episode, 2005)
        - Differentials (2005) TV episode .... Dr. Offenbach
  13. The Legend of Butch & Sundance (2004) (TV) .... Mrs. Place
  14. "CSI: NY" .... Mrs. Moreland (1 episode, 2004)
        - American Dreamers (2004) TV episode .... Mrs. Moreland
  15. Helter Skelter (2004) (TV) .... Mrs. Kasabian
  16. "The Division" .... Mrs. Evans (1 episode, 2004)
    ... aka "Heart of the City"
        - Book of Memories (2004) TV episode .... Mrs. Evans
  17. The Sure Hand of God (2004) .... Lucy Trotter
    ... aka Sinners Need Company (USA: TV title)
  18. "The Agency" .... Mrs. Barnes (1 episode, 2002)
        - Home Grown (2002) TV episode .... Mrs. Barnes
  19. L.A. Law: The Movie (2002) (TV) .... Roxanne Melman
  20. "Maybe It's Me" .... Mrs. Finn (1 episode, 2002)
        - The Crazy-Girl Episode (2002) TV episode .... Mrs. Finn
  21. "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" .... Doris Kroeger (1 episode, 2002)
    ... aka "BtVS" (USA: promotional abbreviation)
    ... aka "Buffy" (USA: short title)
    ... aka "Buffy, the Vampire Slayer: The Series" (USA: long title)
        - Gone (2002) TV episode .... Doris Kroeger
  22. "Yes, Dear" .... Aunt Betty (1 episode, 2001)
        - Guess Who's Not Coming to Dinner (2001) TV episode .... Aunt Betty
  23. "Any Day Now" .... Marietta Pryor (1 episode, 2001)
        - Blinded by the White (2001) TV episode .... Marietta Pryor
  24. "Gilmore Girls" .... Bed & Breakfast Wife (1 episode, 2001)
    ... aka "Gilmore Girls: Beginnings" (USA: rerun title)
        - The Road Trip to Harvard (2001) TV episode .... Bed & Breakfast Wife
  25. "Gideon's Crossing" .... Dr. Grace Tarpon (1 episode, 2001)
        - The Lottery (2001) TV episode .... Dr. Grace Tarpon
  26. "Judging Amy" .... Lyla Myles (1 episode, 2001)
        - Romeo and Juliet Must Die - Well, Maybe Just Juliet (2001) TV episode .... Lyla Myles
  27. "Popular" .... Joy Ferrara (2 episodes, 2000)
        - Are You There God? It's Me Ann-Margret (2000) TV episode .... Joy Ferrara
        - Citizen Shame (2000) TV episode .... Joy Ferrara
  28. The Ultimate Christmas Present (2000) (TV) .... Mrs. Claus
  29. Code Blue (2000) (VG) .... Carolyn Drake
  30. "Touched by an Angel" .... Joanne Peters / ... (2 episodes, 1994-2000)
        - A Clown's Prayer (2000) TV episode .... Mrs. Donovan
        - Cassie's Choice (1994) TV episode .... Joanne Peters
  31. "Brutally Normal" .... Pooh's Mother (1 episode, 2000)
        - Well Solved Sherlock (2000) TV episode .... Pooh's Mother
  32. "Family Law" .... Hairstylist's Angry Client (1 episode, 2000)
        - Stealing Home (2000) TV episode .... Hairstylist's Angry Client

  33. "Chicken Soup for the Soul" (1 episode, 1999)
        - Nobody Knows the Difference (1999) TV episode
  34. "Safe Harbor" (1 episode, 1999)
        - Older Women, Younger Men (1999) TV episode
  35. "3rd Rock from the Sun" .... Kathy (1 episode, 1999)
    ... aka "3rd Rock" (USA: promotional abbreviation)
    ... aka "Life As We Know It"
        - Citizen Solomon (1999) TV episode .... Kathy
  36. "The Love Boat: The Next Wave" .... Doris Werner (1 episode, 1998)
        - All Aboard (1998) TV episode .... Doris Werner
  37. Life of the Party: The Pamela Harriman Story (1998) (TV) .... Janet
    ... aka Life of the Party: Pamela Harriman
  38. "Suddenly Susan" .... Nectarine Stites (3 episodes, 1997-1998)
        - Oh, How They Danced: Part 1 (1998) TV episode .... Nectarine Stites
        - Oh, How They Danced: Part 2 (1998) TV episode .... Nectarine Stites
        - It's My Nana and I'll Cry If I Want To (1997) TV episode .... Nectarine Stites
  39. Krippendorf's Tribe (1998) .... Mrs. O'Brian
  40. Love Kills (1998) .... Lela
  41. "Chicago Hope" .... Linda Fortin (2 episodes, 1996-1997)
        - Verdicts (1997) TV episode .... Linda Fortin
        - Higher Powers (1996) TV episode .... Linda Fortin
  42. Touched by Evil (1997) (TV) .... Madge Jaynes
  43. Jack Reed: Death and Vengeance (1996) (TV) .... Arlene Reed
  44. Justice for Annie: A Moment of Truth Movie (1996) (TV) .... Helen Preston
  45. Jack Reed: A Killer Among Us (1996) (TV) .... Arlene
  46. Family Values (1995) (TV) .... Melody Huck
  47. Jack Reed: One of Our Own (1995) (TV) .... Arlene Reed
    ... aka Deadly Justice (UK)
  48. "Courthouse" .... Stefanie Dale (1 episode)
        - Mitigating Circumstances (????) TV episode .... Stefanie Dale
  49. "Sweet Justice" .... Marilyn Craig (1 episode, 1995)
        - Pledges (1995) TV episode .... Marilyn Craig
  50. Jack Reed: A Search for Justice (1994) (TV) .... Arlene Reed
  51. "L.A. Law" .... Roxanne Melman (138 episodes, 1986-1993)
        - Rhyme and Punishment (1993) TV episode .... Roxanne Melman
        - Hackett or Pack It (1993) TV episode .... Roxanne Melman
        - Cold Shower (1993) TV episode .... Roxanne Melman
        - Where There's a Will (1993) TV episode .... Roxanne Melman
        - Hello and Goodbye (1993) TV episode .... Roxanne Melman
          (133 more)
  52. Jack Reed: Badge of Honor (1993) (TV) .... Arlene Reed
    ... aka Jack Reed: Badge of Honour (UK: video title)
  53. "The Mommies" .... Anne (1 episode, 1993)
        - Much I Do About Nothing (1993) TV episode .... Anne
  54. Without Warning: Terror in the Towers (1993) (TV) .... Anne Marie Tesoriero
  55. Deadly Matrimony (1992) (TV) .... Arlene Reed
    ... aka Shattered Promises
  56. Bride of Killer Nerd (1992)
  57. Deadly Medicine (1991) (TV) .... Genene Jones
  58. A Triumph of the Heart: The Ricky Bell Story (1991) (TV) .... Carol
  59. A Quiet Little Neighborhood, a Perfect Little Murder (1990) (TV) .... Judy Hecker
    ... aka A Perfect Little Murder (UK)
    ... aka Darling, Let's Kill the Neighbors
    ... aka Honey, Let's Kill the Neighbors
  60. Funny About Love (1990) .... Claire
  61. "CBS Schoolbreak Special" .... Ms. Morales (1 episode, 1990)
        - Malcolm Takes a Shot (1990) TV episode .... Ms. Morales
  62. Sweet 15 (1990) (TV) .... Mrs. Zavala

  63. Fire and Rain (1989) (TV) .... Sandra Thompson
  64. Chances Are (1989) .... Woman in the Bookstore
  65. Take My Daughters, Please (1988) (TV) .... Courtney
  66. Bad Dreams (1988) .... Miriam
  67. Bay Coven (1987) (TV) .... Debbi McGwin
    ... aka Bay Cove (USA: DVD box title)
    ... aka Eye of the Demon
    ... aka Strangers in Town
    ... aka The Devils of Bay Cove
  68. Under the Influence (1986) (TV) .... Ms. Morgan
  69. "Night Court" .... Mrs. Blake (1 episode, 1985)
        - Wheels of Justice: Part 1 (1985) TV episode .... Mrs. Blake
  70. Murder: By Reason of Insanity (1985) (TV) .... Judge M. Tyson
    ... aka My Sweet Victim
  71. Do You Remember Love (1985) (TV) .... Julie Myers
  72. "The Jeffersons" .... Mrs. Cunningham (1 episode, 1985)
        - That Blasted Cunningham (1985) TV episode .... Mrs. Cunningham
  73. Kicks (1985) (TV) .... Rosemary
  74. "Still the Beaver" .... Mrs. Livermore (2 episodes)
    ... aka "The New Leave It to Beaver" (USA: new title)
        - A Day in Mayfield (????) TV episode .... Mrs. Livermore
        - Heavy Metal (????) TV episode .... Mrs. Livermore
  75. "Newhart" .... Sarah (1 episode, 1984)
        - Georgie's Girl (1984) TV episode .... Sarah
  76. Growing Pains (1984) .... Biker
    ... aka Bad Manners
  77. Scorned and Swindled (1984) (TV) .... Margie
  78. "Remington Steele" .... Miss Livermore (1 episode, 1984)
        - Lofty Steele (1984) TV episode .... Miss Livermore
  79. "Benson" .... Rita (1 episode, 1984)
        - The Scandal (1984) TV episode .... Rita
  80. "Buffalo Bill" .... Katherine Zawicki Shub (2 episodes, 1984)
        - Have Yourself a Very Degrading Christmas (1984) TV episode .... Katherine Zawicki Shub
        - A Hero (1984) TV episode .... Katherine Zawicki Shub
  81. Second Sight: A Love Story (1984) (TV) .... Robin
  82. After George (1983) (TV) .... Marge
  83. The Fighter (1983) (TV) .... Hostess
  84. Packin' It In (1983) (TV) .... Mrs. Estep
  85. Thursday's Child (1983) (TV) .... Portsmouth Nurse
  86. Independence Day (1983) .... Nurse #2
    ... aka Follow Your Dreams
    ... aka Love, Honour and Obey (UK: video title)
  87. Drop-Out Father (1982) (TV) .... Woman Prude
  88. "The Powers of Matthew Star" .... Bus Driver (1 episode, 1982)
        - Jackal (1982) TV episode .... Bus Driver
  89. "Quincy M.E." .... Helen (1 episode, 1981)
    ... aka "Quincy" (International: English title: informal title)
        - Sugar and Spice (1981) TV episode .... Helen
  90. "It's a Living" .... Waitress (1 episode, 1981)
    ... aka "Making a Living" (USA: new title)
        - Our Man Barry (1981) TV episode .... Waitress
  91. "Bosom Buddies" .... Esther Crane (1 episode, 1981)
        - What Price Glory? (1981) TV episode .... Esther Crane
Self:
  1. "Living Live!" (2007) TV series .... Herself-Guest Host (unknown episodes, 2007)
  2. "The John Kerwin Show" .... Herself (1 episode, 2005)
        - Episode dated 25 May 2005 (2005) TV episode .... Herself
  3. NBC 75th Anniversary Special (2002) (TV) .... Herself
    ... aka NBC 75th Anniversary Celebration (USA)

  4. Funny (1989) .... Herself
  5. "The New Hollywood Squares" .... Guest Appearance (6 episodes, 1987-1989)
        - Episode dated 8 May 1989 (1989) TV episode .... Guest Appearance
        - Episode dated 7 November 1988 (1988) TV episode .... Guest Appearance
        - Episode dated 10 October 1988 (1988) TV episode .... Guest Appearance
        - Episode dated 13 June 1988 (1988) TV episode .... Guest Appearance
        - Episode dated 22 February 1988 (1988) TV episode .... Guest Appearance
          (1 more)
  6. Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade (1988) (TV) .... Herself
  7. Family Comedy Hour (1987) (TV) .... Herself
    ... aka Jay Leno's Family Comedy Hour (USA: complete title)
  8. "Late Night with David Letterman" .... Herself (1 episode, 1987)
        - Episode dated 6 October 1987 (1987) TV episode .... Herself
  9. American Film Institute Comedy Special (1987) (TV) .... Marian (segment "Gwendolyn")
  10. "Hour Magazine" .... Herself (1 episode, 1987)
        - Episode dated 9 March 1987 (1987) TV episode .... Herself

Additional Details

Other Works:
(May 2005): Plays Sister Constance Butterworth in "The Book of Liz" play by Amy Sedaris and David Sedaris (2nd Stage Theatre, Hollywood, California, USA). more
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Genres:
Drama | Comedy | Crime | Family more
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Character Name In Title | Murder | Sitcom | Based On Book more

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