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Ann Rule(1931-2015)

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  • Producer
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Ann Rule
Ann Rule was born on 22 October 1931 in Lowell, Michigan, USA. She was a writer and producer, known for Danger in the Dorm (2024), 12 Desperate Hours (2023) and Dead by Sunset (1995). She was married to William John Rule. She died on 26 July 2015 in Burien, Washington, USA.
BornOctober 22, 1931
DiedJuly 26, 2015(83)
BornOctober 22, 1931
DiedJuly 26, 2015(83)
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Known for

Danger in the Dorm (2024)
Danger in the Dorm
5.0
  • Writer
  • 2024
Harrison Thomas in 12 Desperate Hours (2023)
12 Desperate Hours
4.9
  • Writer
  • 2023
Dead by Sunset (1995)
Dead by Sunset
6.7
TV Mini Series
  • Writer
A Rose for Her Grave: The Randy Roth Story (2023)
A Rose for Her Grave: The Randy Roth Story
5.9
  • Writer
  • 2023

Credits

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Writer

  • Ann Rule's Danger in the Dorm
    • based on the book
    • Pre-production
    • TV Movie
  • Danger in the Dorm (2024)
    Danger in the Dorm
    5.0
    • inspired by a story by
    • 2024
  • Harrison Thomas in 12 Desperate Hours (2023)
    12 Desperate Hours
    4.9
    • based on the novel by
    • 2023
  • A Rose for Her Grave: The Randy Roth Story (2023)
    A Rose for Her Grave: The Randy Roth Story
    5.9
    • based on the novel by
    • 2023
  • A House on Fire (2021)
    A House on Fire
    5.9
    TV Movie
    • book "Bitter Harvest"
    • 2021
  • Circle of Deception (2021)
    Circle of Deception
    5.0
    TV Movie
    • novel
    • 2021
  • Ann Rule's A Murder to Remember (2020)
    Ann Rule's A Murder to Remember
    4.9
    TV Movie
    • based on the book
    • 2020
  • Elisabeth Röhm in Sleeping with Danger (2020)
    Sleeping with Danger
    6.1
    TV Movie
    • based on the book
    • 2020
  • Hunt for the I-5 Killer (2011)
    Hunt for the I-5 Killer
    6.0
    TV Movie
    • book "The I-5 Killer"
    • 2011
  • Gina Gershon in Everything She Ever Wanted (2009)
    Everything She Ever Wanted
    5.8
    TV Mini Series
    • book
    • 2009
  • Lauren Holly, Rob Lowe, and Yannick Bisson in Too Late to Say Goodbye (2009)
    Too Late to Say Goodbye
    5.3
    TV Movie
    • novel
    • 2009
  • Every Breath You Take
    TV Movie
    • novel
    • 2003
  • Billy Campbell in They Shoot Divas, Don't They? (2002)
    The Stranger Beside Me
    6.1
    TV Movie
    • based on the book by
    • 2003
  • Mark Harmon and Kathryn Morris in And Never Let Her Go (2001)
    And Never Let Her Go
    6.5
    TV Movie
    • book
    • 2001
  • Dead by Sunset (1995)
    Dead by Sunset
    6.7
    TV Mini Series
    • book
    • 1995
  • Small Sacrifices (1989)
    Small Sacrifices
    7.6
    TV Mini Series
    • book
    • 1989

Producer

  • Mark Harmon and Kathryn Morris in And Never Let Her Go (2001)
    And Never Let Her Go
    6.5
    TV Movie
    • executive producer
    • 2001
  • Dead by Sunset (1995)
    Dead by Sunset
    6.7
    TV Mini Series
    • executive producer
    • 1995

Additional Crew

  • The Investigators (2000)
    The Investigators
    7.1
    TV Series
    • footage: additional footage & stills
    • 2002
  • Biography (1987)
    Biography
    7.7
    TV Series
    • additional material
    • 1995

Personal details

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  • Official site
    • Official Site
  • Born
    • October 22, 1931
    • Lowell, Michigan, USA
  • Died
    • July 26, 2015
    • Burien, Washington, USA(congestive heart failure and respiratory failure)
  • Spouse
    • William John RuleSeptember 1, 1954 - December 14, 1972 (divorced, 4 children)
  • Other works
    Book: "Bitter Harvest: A Woman's Fury, A Mother's Sacrifice."
  • Publicity listings
    • 1 Article

Did you know

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  • Trivia
    Her first book contract was to write about a serial killer known only as 'Ted'. She later found that her very good friend, whose name was Ted Bundy, was in fact the 'Ted' she was contracted to write about.

FAQ

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  • When did Ann Rule die?
    July 26, 2015
  • How did Ann Rule die?
    Congestive heart failure and respiratory failure
  • How old was Ann Rule when she died?
    83 years old
  • Where did Ann Rule die?
    Burien, Washington, USA
  • When was Ann Rule born?
    October 22, 1931

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