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Deborah Rush

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This delightful comic redhead from theater, films and TV customarily steals scenes with a mere vacant look or simply by opening her mouth. With her patent quirky demeanor and trademark scratchy voice she is one of those gifted characters that defies description. Deborah Rush was born on April 13, 1954... See full bio »

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in Chatham, New Jersey, USA
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2013 Orange Is the New Black (TV series) (filming)
Carol Chapman
– Pilot (2013) … Carol Chapman
 
2013 Girls (TV series)
Thomas-John's Mother
– It's a Shame About Ray (2013) … Thomas-John's Mother
 
2012 Rhymes with Banana
Jane
 
2012 The Good Wife (TV series)
Judge Sally Rigby
– Gloves Come Off (2012) … Judge Sally Rigby
 
2010 Big Lake (TV series)
Linda Franklin
– Chris Falls in Love (2010) … Linda Franklin
– The Interview (2010) … Linda Franklin
– Chris Is Mayor for 24 Minutes (2010) … Linda Franklin
– Therapy (2010) … Linda Franklin
– Jeremy Gets Caught (2010) … Linda Franklin
See all 10 episodes »
 
2010 The Electric Company (TV series)
Caroline Heffenbacher
– Revolutionary Doughnuts (2010) … Caroline Heffenbacher
 
2009/I The Box
Clymene Steward
 
2009 Julie & Julia
Avis De Voto
 
2008 Fling
Katherine
 
2007/I The Visitor
Upper Eastside Woman
 
2007 The Good Life
Diane
 
2006 Half Nelson
Jo Dunne
 
2005 Strangers with Candy
Sara Blank
 
2004 Tempting Adam (TV movie)
Ruth Heller
 
2004 The Jury (TV series)
Ms. Davenport
– The Honeymoon Suite (2004) … Ms. Davenport
 
2003 American Wedding
Mary Flaherty
 
2002 Bad Company
Mrs. Patterson
 
2002 The Good Girl
Gwen Jackson
 
2000 Madigan Men (TV series)
Mrs. Wolfe
– Meet the Wolfes (2000) … Mrs. Wolfe
 
1999-2000 Strangers with Candy (TV series)
Sara Blank
– The Last Temptation of Blank (2000) … Sara Blank
– Bully (2000) … Sara Blank
– There Once Was a Blank from Nantucket (2000) … Sara Blank
– Ask Jerri (2000) … Sara Blank
– Blank Relay (2000) … Sara Blank
See all 30 episodes »
 
2000 Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (TV series)
Christina Harlin
– Russian Love Poem (2000) … Christina Harlin
 
1999 Three to Tango
Lenore
 
1999 Earthly Possessions (TV movie)
Heidi Anderson
 
1999 Advice from a Caterpillar
Diner Hostess
 
1998 You've Got Mail
Veronica Grant
 
1996-1998 Spin City (TV series)
Helen / Helen Winston
– Gobble the Wonder Turkey Saves the Day (1998) … Helen
– The Mayor Who Came to Dinner (1997) … Helen
– An Affair to Remember (1997) … Helen Winston
– The Great Pretender (1996) … Helen Winston
 
1997 Law & Order (TV series)
Frances Houston
– Blood (1997) … Frances Houston
 
1997 In & Out
Ava Blazer
 
1995 The Client (TV series)
Phoebe Halliwell
– Pilot (1995) … Phoebe Halliwell
 
1995 Reckless
Trish
 
1994 Heaven & Hell: North & South, Book III (TV mini-series)
Isabel Hazard
– Episode #1.3 (1994) … Isabel Hazard
– Episode #1.2 (1994) … Isabel Hazard
 
1992 Unnatural Pursuits (TV series)
Stephanie Didcot
– I Don't Do Cuddles (1992) … Stephanie Didcot
 
1992 Passed Away
Denise Scanlan
 
1990 Against the Law (TV series)
Louise Ciardi
– Pilot (1990) … Louise Ciardi
 
1990/I My Blue Heaven
Linda
 
1989 Family Business
Michele Dempsey
 
1989 She-Devil
'People' Reporter
 
1989 Parents
Mrs. Zellner
 
1988 Big Business
Binky Shelton
 
1988 The Dictator (TV series)
Isabel Domino
– Episode #1.1 … Isabel Domino
 
1987 Leg Work (TV series)
Judy
– Things That Go Bump in the Night (1987) … Judy
 
1987 Crime Story (TV series)
Penelope Worth
– The Pinnacle (1987) … Penelope Worth
 
1987 Invisible Thread (TV movie)
Dr. Norris
 
1986 Heat
D.D.
 
1985 Spenser: For Hire (TV series)
Angela
– No Room at the Inn (1985) … Angela
 
1985 Compromising Positions
Brenda Dunck
 
1985 The Purple Rose of Cairo
Rita
 
1983 A Night in Heaven
Patsy
 
1983 Zelig
Lita Fox
 
1982 Split Image
Judith
 
1982 Alice at the Palace (TV movie)
Alice's Mother
 
1982 A Midsummer Night's Dream (TV movie)
Hermia
 
1981 Honky Tonk Freeway
Sister Mary Magdalene
 
1981 Kiss Me, Petruchio (TV movie)
Bianca
 
1979 10
Dental assistant
 
1978 Oliver's Story
1st Girl in Bar
 
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1984 The 38th Annual Tony Awards (TV movie)
Herself - Nominee: Best Featured Actress in a Play
 

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(February 26, 2009-July 16, 2009) She acted in Sir Noel Coward's play, "Blithe Spirit," at the Shubert Theatre in New York City, New York with Angela Lansbury CBE, Rupert Everett, Christine Ebersole, Jayne Atkinson, Simon Jones, directed by Michael Blakemore OBE. See more »
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Was nominated for Broadway's 1984 Tony Award as Best Actress (Featured Role - Play) for "Noises Off." See more »

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