Debra Jo Rupp |
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Debra Jo Rupp always wanted to be an actress, but her parents were firmly opposed to the idea. They sent her to the University of Rochester at least in part because it offered no theater classes. But the school added a Drama department in Rupp's freshman year, and after graduation, she moved to New York to begin her acting career. From this point, ...
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Born:in Glendale, California, USA |
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Actress (85 credits)
Actress (85 credits)
2017-2018
The Ranch
(TV Series)
Janice
Janice
- Down This Road
(2018)
... Janice
- If I Could Just See You Now
(2018)
... Janice
- Born Country
(2018)
... Janice
- Tie Our Love (In a Double Knot)
(2018)
... Janice
- Travelin' Player
(2018)
... Janice
2017-2018
This Is Us
(TV Series)
Linda
Linda
- This Big, Amazing, Beautiful Life
(2018)
... Linda
- Number Three
(2017)
... Linda
- The Most Disappointed Man
(2017)
... Linda
- Déjà Vu
(2017)
... Linda
2017
Elementary
(TV Series)
Sheriff Malick
Sheriff Malick
- Crowned Clown, Downtown Brown
(2017)
... Sheriff Malick
2015
He's With Me
(TV Series)
Alice Adams
Alice Adams
- Surprise Dinner, Part Two
(2015)
... Alice Adams
- Surprise Dinner, Part One
(2015)
... Alice Adams
2010-2011
Better with You
(TV Series)
Vicky Putney
Vicky Putney
- Better with the Baby
(2011)
... Vicky Putney
- Better with a Bargain
(2011)
... Vicky Putney
- Better with Crying
(2011)
... Vicky Putney
- Better with Dancing
(2011)
... Vicky Putney
- Better with Lying
(2011)
... Vicky Putney
2008
As the World Turns
(TV Series)
Edna Winklemeyer
Edna Winklemeyer
- Episode #1.13322
(2008)
... Edna Winklemeyer
- Episode #1.13298
(2008)
... Edna Winklemeyer
- Episode #1.13289
(2008)
... Edna Winklemeyer
- Episode #1.13288
(2008)
... Edna Winklemeyer
2006
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
(TV Series)
Debra Hartnell
Debra Hartnell
- Infiltrated
(2006)
... Debra Hartnell
1998-2006
That '70s Show
(TV Series)
Kitty Forman
Kitty Forman
- That '70s Finale
(2006)
... Kitty Forman
- Love of My Life
(2006)
... Kitty Forman
- Leaving Home Ain't Easy
(2006)
... Kitty Forman
- We Will Rock You
(2006)
... Kitty Forman
- Sheer Heart Attack
(2006)
... Kitty Forman
2004
The Tracy Morgan Show
(TV Series)
Ms. Laneworthy
Ms. Laneworthy
- Class Clown
(2004)
... Ms. Laneworthy
- Weird Science
(2004)
... Ms. Laneworthy
2000-2002
Teacher's Pet
(TV Series)
Mrs. Mary Lou Moira Angela Darling Helperman / Mary Lou Helperman
Mrs. Mary Lou Moira Angela Darling Helperman / Mary Lou Helperman
- A Breed Apart
(2002)
... Mary Lou Helperman (voice)
- The Turkey That Came for Dinner
(2002)
... Mrs. Mary Lou Moira Angela Darling Helperman (voice)
- Don't Count Your Chickies Before They Hatch
(2001)
... Mrs. Mary Lou Moira Angela Darling Helperman (voice)
- Saving Mr. Jolly/Rule of Paw
(2001)
... Mrs. Mary Lou Moira Angela Darling Helperman (voice)
- Tallulahpalooza
(2001)
... Mrs. Mary Lou Moira Angela Darling Helperman (voice)
1997-1998
Friends
(TV Series)
Alice Knight Buffay / Alice Knight
Alice Knight Buffay / Alice Knight
- The One Hundredth
(1998)
... Alice Knight Buffay
- The One with Rachel's New Dress
(1998)
... Alice Knight Buffay
- The One with the Free Porn
(1998)
... Alice Knight Buffay
- The One with the Embryos
(1998)
... Alice Knight Buffay
- The One with Phoebe's Uterus
(1998)
... Alice Knight Buffay
1998
From the Earth to the Moon
(TV Mini-Series)
Marilyn See
Marilyn See
- The Original Wives Club
(1998)
... Marilyn See
1997
Touched by an Angel
(TV Series)
Mayor Risa Hoigard
Mayor Risa Hoigard
- Jones vs. God
(1997)
... Mayor Risa Hoigard
1997
Crisis Center
(TV Series)
Marilyn
Marilyn
- Shots
(1997)
... Marilyn
- Someone to Watch Over Me
(1997)
... Marilyn
- He Said, She Said
(1997)
... Marilyn
- It's a Family Affair
(1997)
... Marilyn
1995-1996
The Jeff Foxworthy Show
(TV Series)
Gayle
Gayle
- Shootout at the Comedy Corral
(1996)
... Gayle
- One Wedding and a Baby
(1996)
... Gayle
- Moonstruck
(1996)
... Gayle
- He Ain't Heavy, He's a Bully
(1996)
... Gayle
- DeeDee Day
(1996)
... Gayle
1995-1996
Seinfeld
(TV Series)
Katie
Katie
- The Abstinence
(1996)
... Katie
- The Diplomat's Club
(1995)
... Katie
1995
The Office
(TV Series)
Beth Avery
Beth Avery
- My Guy
(1995)
... Beth Avery
- Judgement Day
(1995)
... Beth Avery
- Power Playing
(1995)
... Beth Avery
- Rita & Frank
(1995)
... Beth Avery
- Laboring Pains
(1995)
... Beth Avery
1995
If Not for You
(TV Series)
Eileen
Eileen
- Who Are You?
(1995)
... Eileen
- Rise and Shine
(1995)
... Eileen
- The Day the Halo Came Off
(1995)
... Eileen
- Snap!
(1995)
... Eileen
- The Kiss
(1995)
... Eileen
1994
Hearts Afire
(TV Series)
Brenda Swain
Brenda Swain
- The Virgin Lonnie
(1994)
... Brenda Swain
- Sleepless in a Small Town
(1994)
... Brenda Swain
1993-1994
Phenom
(TV Series)
Sister Mary Incarnata / The Nun
Sister Mary Incarnata / The Nun
- Just a Family of Doolans Sittin' Around Talkin'
(1994)
... Sister Mary Incarnata
- What's in a Vow?
(1994)
... Sister Mary Incarnata
- My Little Tony
(1994)
... Sister Mary Incarnata
- A Very Doolen Christmas
(1993)
... Sister Mary Incarnata
- Angela's Wild Ride
(1993)
... Sister Mary Incarnata
1991-1994
Empty Nest
(TV Series)
Danielle / Dr. Simmons / Claire
Danielle / Dr. Simmons / Claire
- Lordy, Lordy, Landlordy
(1994)
... Danielle
- Dog Day Afternoon
(1993)
... Dr. Simmons
- Talk, Talk, Talk
(1991)
... Claire
1994
The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr.
(TV Series)
Ms. Plowright
Ms. Plowright
- Stagecoach
(1994)
... Ms. Plowright
1992
Blossom
(TV Series)
Lucy Robinson
Lucy Robinson
- You Must Remember This
(1992)
... Lucy Robinson
- Three O'Clock and All Is Hell
(1992)
... Lucy Robinson
1991
Davis Rules
(TV Series)
Ms. Higgins
Ms. Higgins
- Mission: Improbable
(1991)
... Ms. Higgins
- Sign of the Times
(1991)
... Ms. Higgins
- Take This Job and Love It
(1991)
... Ms. Higgins
- Gimme the Ball
(1991)
... Ms. Higgins
- Twisted Sister
(1991)
... Ms. Higgins
1988
The Days and Nights of Molly Dodd
(TV Series)
Waitress
Waitress
- Here's What Happened to That Earring You Lost
(1988)
... Waitress
1987
Kate & Allie
(TV Series)
Toy Store Clerk
Toy Store Clerk
- The Nightmare Before Christmas
(1987)
... Toy Store Clerk
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Soundtrack (2 credits)
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Self (14 credits)
Self (14 credits)
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Archive footage (3 credits)
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Co-starred with Kathleen Turner, Polly Holliday, and Charles Durning in a 1990 stage revival of "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof." See more »Alternate Names:
Katherine Anne Kitty SigurdsonHeight:
5' 3" (1.6 m)
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I think that you have to find a piece of yourself in every role you play. If you don't believe what you're doing, you cannot expect anyone else to believe it. See more »Star Sign:
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