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Susan Ruttan

Actress

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Adopted son Jackson at birth in 1993. See more trivia »

Born:

Susan Dunrud
in Oregon City, Oregon, USA
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2012 Common Law (TV series)
Paul's Mother
– Soul Mates (2012) … Paul's Mother
 
2011 Grey's Anatomy (TV series)
Mrs. Swork
– Disarm (2011) … Mrs. Swork
 
2009-2010 The Forgotten (TV series)
Horsemama
– Patient John (2010) … Horsemama
– Railroad Jane (2009) … Horsemama
 
2009 Dead Air
Maggie
 
2009 Donna on Demand
Rose
 
2009 Hawthorne (TV series)
Dolores Kramer
– Yielding (2009) … Dolores Kramer
 
2009 Hannah Montana (TV series)
Grandma
– Promma Mia (2009) … Grandma
 
2009 Castle (TV series)
Mrs. Pike
– Ghosts (2009) … Mrs. Pike
 
2009 Ghost Whisperer (TV series)
Mrs. Blakelock
– Thrilled to Death (2009) … Mrs. Blakelock
 
2009 Private Practice (TV series)
Nora
– Nothing to Fear (2009) … Nora
 
2009 Prayers for Bobby (TV movie)
Betty Lambert
 
2008 Half-Life
Lorraine Parker
 
2007 Tell Me You Love Me (TV series)
– Episode #1.6 (2007)
 
2006 The Legend of Butch & Sundance (TV movie)
Mrs. Place
 
2006 You Did What?
Mom
 
2005 Boston Legal (TV series)
Jeanie Biddle
– Truly, Madly, Deeply (2005) … Jeanie Biddle
 
2005 Monk (TV series)
Mrs. Ledsky
– Mr. Monk and Little Monk (2005) … Mrs. Ledsky
 
2005 Strong Medicine (TV series)
Dr. Offenbach
– Differentials (2005) … Dr. Offenbach
 
2004 CSI: NY (TV series)
Mrs. Moreland
– American Dreamers (2004) … Mrs. Moreland
 
2004 Helter Skelter (TV movie)
Mrs. Kasabian
 
2004 The Division (TV series)
Mrs. Evans
– Book of Memories (2004) … Mrs. Evans
 
2004 The Sure Hand of God
Lucy Trotter
 
2002 The Agency (TV series)
Mrs. Barnes
– Home Grown (2002) … Mrs. Barnes
 
2002 L.A. Law: The Movie (TV movie)
Roxanne Melman
 
2002 Maybe It's Me (TV series)
Mrs. Finn
– The Crazy-Girl Episode (2002) … Mrs. Finn
 
2002 Buffy the Vampire Slayer (TV series)
Doris Kroeger
– Gone (2002) … Doris Kroeger
 
2001 Yes, Dear (TV series)
Aunt Betty
– Guess Who's Not Coming to Dinner (2001) … Aunt Betty
 
2001 Any Day Now (TV series)
Marietta Pryor
– Blinded by the White (2001) … Marietta Pryor
 
2001 Gilmore Girls (TV series)
Bed & Breakfast Wife
– The Road Trip to Harvard (2001) … Bed & Breakfast Wife
 
2001 Gideon's Crossing (TV series)
Dr. Grace Tarpon
– The Lottery (2001) … Dr. Grace Tarpon
 
2001 Judging Amy (TV series)
Lyla Myles
– Romeo and Juliet Must Die - Well, Maybe Just Juliet (2001) … Lyla Myles
 
2000 Popular (TV series)
Joy Ferrara
– Are You There God? It's Me Ann-Margret (2000) … Joy Ferrara
– Ur-ine Trouble (2000) … Joy Ferrara
– Citizen Shame (2000) … Joy Ferrara
 
2000 The Ultimate Christmas Present (TV movie)
Mrs. Claus
 
2000 Code Blue (Video Game)
Carolyn Drake
 
1994-2000 Touched by an Angel (TV series)
Joanne Peters / Mrs. Donovan
– A Clown's Prayer (2000) … Mrs. Donovan
– Cassie's Choice (1994) … Joanne Peters
 
2000 Brutally Normal (TV series)
Pooh's Mother
– Well Solved Sherlock (2000) … Pooh's Mother
 
2000 Family Law (TV series)
Hairstylist's Angry Client
– Stealing Home (2000) … Hairstylist's Angry Client
 
1999 Chicken Soup for the Soul (TV series)
– Nobody Knows the Difference (1999)
 
1999 Safe Harbor (TV series)
– Older Women, Younger Men (1999)
 
1999 Love Kills
Lela
 
1999 3rd Rock from the Sun (TV series)
Cathy
– Citizen Solomon (1999) … Cathy
 
1998 Love Boat: The Next Wave (TV series)
Doris Werner
– All Aboard (1998) … Doris Werner
 
1998 Life of the Party: The Pamela Harriman Story (TV movie)
Janet
 
1997-1998 Suddenly Susan (TV series)
Nectarine Stites
– Oh, How They Danced: Part 1 (1998) … Nectarine Stites
– Oh, How They Danced: Part 2 (1998) … Nectarine Stites
– It's My Nana and I'll Cry If I Want To (1997) … Nectarine Stites
 
1998 Krippendorf's Tribe
Mrs. O'Brian
 
1996-1997 Chicago Hope (TV series)
Linda Fortin
– Verdicts (1997) … Linda Fortin
– Higher Powers (1996) … Linda Fortin
 
1997 Touched by Evil (TV movie)
Madge Jaynes
 
1996 Jack Reed: Death and Vengeance (TV movie)
Arlene Reed
 
1996 Justice for Annie: A Moment of Truth Movie (TV movie)
Helen Preston
 
1996 Jack Reed: A Killer Among Us (TV movie)
Arlene
 
1995 Family Values (TV movie)
Melody Huck
 
1995 Jack Reed: One of Our Own (TV movie)
Arlene Reed
 
1995 Courthouse (TV series)
Stefanie Dale
– Mitigating Circumstances … Stefanie Dale
 
1995 Sweet Justice (TV series)
Marilyn Craig
– Pledges (1995) … Marilyn Craig
 
1994 Jack Reed: A Search for Justice (TV movie)
Arlene Reed
 
1986-1993 L.A. Law (TV series)
Roxanne Melman
– Rhyme and Punishment (1993) … Roxanne Melman
– Hackett or Pack It (1993) … Roxanne Melman
– Cold Shower (1993) … Roxanne Melman
– Where There's a Will (1993) … Roxanne Melman
– Hello and Goodbye (1993) … Roxanne Melman
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1993 Jack Reed: Badge of Honor (TV movie)
Arlene Reed
 
1993 The Mommies (TV series)
Anne
– Much I Do About Nothing (1993) … Anne
 
1993 Without Warning: Terror in the Towers (TV movie)
Anne Marie Tesoriero
 
1992 Deadly Matrimony (TV movie)
Arlene Reed
 
1992 Bride of Killer Nerd
 
1991 Deadly Medicine (TV movie)
Genene Jones
 
1991 A Triumph of the Heart: The Ricky Bell Story (TV movie)
Carol
 
1990 A Quiet Little Neighborhood, a Perfect Little Murder (TV movie)
Judy Hecker
 
1990 Funny About Love
Claire
 
1990 CBS Schoolbreak Special (TV series)
Ms. Morales
– Malcolm Takes a Shot (1990) … Ms. Morales
 
1990 Sweet 15 (TV movie)
Mrs. Zavala
 
1989 Fire and Rain (TV movie)
Sandra Thompson
 
1989 Chances Are
Woman in the Bookstore
 
1988 Take My Daughters, Please (TV movie)
Courtney
 
1988 Bad Dreams
Miriam
 
1987 Bay Coven (TV movie)
Debbi McGwin
 
1986 The New Leave It to Beaver (TV series)
Mrs. Livermore
– A Day in Mayfield (1986) … Mrs. Livermore
– Heavy Metal (1986) … Mrs. Livermore
 
1986 Under the Influence (TV movie)
Ms. Morgan
 
1985 Night Court (TV series)
Mrs. Blake
– Wheels of Justice: Part 1 (1985) … Mrs. Blake
 
1985 Murder: By Reason of Insanity (TV movie)
Judge M. Tyson
 
1985 Do You Remember Love (TV movie)
Julie Myers
 
1985 The Jeffersons (TV series)
Mrs. Cunningham
– That Blasted Cunningham (1985) … Mrs. Cunningham
 
1985 Kicks (TV movie)
Rosemary
 
1984 Newhart (TV series)
Sarah
– Georgie's Girl (1984) … Sarah
 
1984 Growing Pains
Biker
 
1984 Scorned and Swindled (TV movie)
Margie
 
1984 Remington Steele (TV series)
Miss Livermore
– Lofty Steele (1984) … Miss Livermore
 
1984 Benson (TV series)
Rita
– The Scandal (1984) … Rita
 
1984 Buffalo Bill (TV series)
Katherine Zawicki Shub
– Have Yourself a Very Degrading Christmas (1984) … Katherine Zawicki Shub
– A Hero (1984) … Katherine Zawicki Shub
 
1984 Second Sight: A Love Story (TV movie)
Robin
 
1983 After MASH (TV series)
Doris Gardena
– September of '53/Together Again (1983) … Doris Gardena
 
1983 After George (TV short)
Marge
 
1983 The Fighter (TV movie)
Hostess
 
1983 Packin' It In (TV movie)
Mrs. Estep
 
1983 Thursday's Child (TV movie)
Portsmouth Nurse
 
1983 Independence Day
Nurse #2
 
1983 Amanda's (TV series)
– Oh, Promise Me (1983)
 
1982 Drop-Out Father (TV movie)
Woman Prude
 
1982 The Powers of Matthew Star (TV series)
Bus Driver
– Jackal (1982) … Bus Driver
 
1981 Best of the West (TV series)
Pregnant Woman
– The New Jail (1981) … Pregnant Woman
 
1981 Quincy M.E. (TV series)
Helen
– Sugar and Spice (1981) … Helen
 
1981 Harper Valley P.T.A. (TV series)
Woman
– A Tree Grows in Harper Valley (1981) … Woman
 
1981 It's a Living (TV series)
Waitress
– Our Man Barry (1981) … Waitress
 
1981 Bosom Buddies (TV series)
Esther Crane
– What Price Glory? (1981) … Esther Crane
 
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2007 Living Live! (TV series)
Herself-Guest Host
 
2005 The John Kerwin Show (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 25 May 2005 (2005) … Herself
 
2002 NBC 75th Anniversary Special (TV special)
Herself
 
1993 John & Leeza from Hollywood (TV series)
Herself
– Episode #1.42 (1993) … Herself
 
1993 The 19th Annual People's Choice Awards (TV movie)
Herself - Accepting Award for Favourite Dramatic Television Series
 
1992 The 18th Annual People's Choice Awards (TV movie)
Herself - Accepting Award for Favourite Drama Series
 
1986-1991 The (New) $25,000 Pyramid (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 22 November 1991 (1991) … Herself
– Episode dated 21 November 1991 (1991) … Herself
– Episode dated 20 November 1991 (1991) … Herself
– Episode dated 19 November 1991 (1991) … Herself
– Episode dated 18 November 1991 (1991) … Herself
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1991 The Chuck Woolery Show (TV series)
Herself
– Episode #1.41 (1991) … Herself
 
1991 One on One with John Tesh (TV series)
Herself
– Episode #1.34 (1991) … Herself
 
1991 The 17th Annual People's Choice Awards (TV movie)
Herself - Accepting Award for Favourite Television Dramatic Series
 
1990 The 42nd Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (TV special)
Herself - Nominee: Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series
 
1990 The 47th Annual Golden Globe Awards (TV special)
Herself - Nominee: Best Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for TV
 
1990 The 16th Annual People's Choice Awards (TV movie)
Herself - Accepting Award for Favourite Television Dramatic Series
 
1989 The 41st Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (TV special)
Herself - Nominee: Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series
 
1989 The 15th Annual People's Choice Awards (TV special)
Herself - Accepting Award for Favourite Television Drama Program
 
1989 Live with Kelly and Michael (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 7 August 1989 (1989) … Herself
 
1989 Funny (documentary)
Herself
 
1987-1989 The New Hollywood Squares (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 8 May 1989 (1989) … Herself
– Episode dated 7 November 1988 (1988) … Herself
– Episode dated 10 October 1988 (1988) … Herself
– Episode dated 13 June 1988 (1988) … Herself
– Episode dated 22 February 1988 (1988) … Herself
See all 6 episodes »
 
1989 The Arsenio Hall Show (TV series)
Herself
– Episode #1.38 (1989) … Herself
 
1989 The 46th Annual Golden Globe Awards (TV movie)
Herself
 
1988 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade (TV movie)
Herself
 
1988 The 40th Annual Emmy Awards (TV special)
Herself - Nominee: Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series
 
1987-1988 Super Password (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 25 April 1988 (1988) … Herself
– Episode dated 25 May 1987 (1987) … Herself
 
1988 The 14th Annual People's Choice Awards (TV documentary)
Herself - Accepting Award for Favourite Television Drama Program
 
1987 Family Comedy Hour (TV movie)
Herself
 
1987 Late Night with David Letterman (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 6 October 1987 (1987) … Herself
 
1987 American Film Institute Comedy Special (TV special)
Marian (segment "Gwendolyn")
 
1987 The 13th Annual People's Choice Awards (TV movie)
Herself - Accepting Award for Favourite New Television Drama Program
 
1987 Hour Magazine (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 9 March 1987 (1987) … Herself
 
1987 The 39th Annual Emmy Awards (TV special)
Herself - Nominee: Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series
 
1986 Celebrity Double Talk (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 12 December 1986 (1986) … Herself
– Episode dated 11 December 1986 (1986) … Herself
– Episode dated 10 December 1986 (1986) … Herself
– Episode dated 9 December 1986 (1986) … Herself
– Episode dated 8 December 1986 (1986) … Herself
 

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(5/05) Stage: Appeared (as "Sister Constance Butterworth") in "The Book of Liz" by Amy Sedaris and David Sedaris, 2nd Stage Theatre, Hollywood, CA.

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Alternate Names:

Susan Rutan

Height:

5' 6" (1.68 m)
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Trivia:

Adopted son Jackson at birth in 1993. See more »

Star Sign:

Virgo