Susan Ruttan

Nominated for 2 Golden Globes. Another 1 win & 4 nominations See more awards »

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L.A. Law (1986)

Chances Are (1989)

Prayers for Bobby (2009)

A Triumph of the Heart: The Ricky Bell Story (1991)

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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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(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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Susan Rutan

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5' 6" (1.68 m)

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Quirky, auburn-haired, vulnerable-looking American character actress best known for her long-suffering secretary Roxanne on TV's L.A. Law, for which she received several Emmy and Golden Globe nominations. See more »

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	STARmeter SEE RANK Down 4,878 this week View rank on IMDbPro » Susan Ruttan Actress Trivia: Quirky, auburn-haired, vulnerable-looking American character actress best known for her long-suffering secretary Roxanne on TV's L.A. Law, for which she received several Emmy and Golden Globe nominations. See more trivia » Born: Susan Dunrud September 16, 1948 in Oregon City, Oregon, USA
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