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"Remington Steele" (1982): Season 3: Episode 2 -- Corporate embezzlers seek evidence of their crime hidden in Laura's new loft; guest Ron O'Neal.
"Gilmore Girls" (2000): Season 2: Episode 4 -- Rory gets a look at life at her dream school.
The Legend of Butch & Sundance (2004) -- Just before the turn of the Century two young outlaws team up for a historic ride. Based on historical references, the "True Story" of Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid.
Half-Life (2008) -- youtube.com - Giant Manta Teaser clip (Quicktime)
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Overview

Date of Birth:
16 September 1950, Oregon City, Oregon, USA more
Contact:
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Trivia:
Married twice - her first husband died young in the early 1970s. Divorced... more
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Up 41% in popularity this week. See why on IMDbPro.
Awards:
Nominated for 2 Golden Globes. Another 1 win & 4 nominations more
NewsDesk:
(4 articles)
Sigourney Weaver delivers an Emmy-worthy performance on Lifetime
 (From AfterEllen.com. 22 January 2009, 11:00 AM, PST)
Answered Prayer: “Prayers For Bobby” is a Groundbreaking Gay TV Movie
 (From AfterElton.com. 13 January 2009, 10:16 PM, PST)
Alternate Names:
Susan Rutan
US TV Schedule:
Wed. Dec. 97:30 PMDISN Hannah MontanaPromma Mia#3.14more

Filmography

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Actress:
  1. "The Forgotten" .... Horsemama (1 episode, 2009)
        - Railroad Jane (2009) TV episode .... Horsemama
  2. Dead Air (2009) .... Maggie
  3. Donna on Demand (2009) .... Rose
  4. "Hawthorne" .... Dolores Kramer (1 episode, 2009)
        - Yielding (2009) TV episode .... Dolores Kramer
  5. "Hannah Montana" .... Grandma (1 episode, 2009)
        - Promma Mia (2009) TV episode .... Grandma
  6. "Castle" .... Mrs. Pike (1 episode, 2009)
        - Ghosts (2009) TV episode .... Mrs. Pike
  7. "Ghost Whisperer" .... Mrs. Blakelock (1 episode, 2009)
        - Thrilled to Death (2009) TV episode .... Mrs. Blakelock
  8. "Private Practice" .... Nora (1 episode, 2009)
        - Nothing to Fear (2009) TV episode .... Nora
  9. Prayers for Bobby (2009) (TV) .... Betty Lambert
  10. Half-Life (2008) .... Lorraine Parker
  11. "Tell Me You Love Me" (1 episode, 2007)
        - Episode #1.6 (2007) TV episode
  12. You Did What? (2006) .... Mom
  13. "Boston Legal" .... Jeanie Biddle (1 episode, 2005)
        - Truly, Madly, Deeply (2005) TV episode .... Jeanie Biddle
  14. "Monk" .... Mrs. Ledsky (1 episode, 2005)
        - Mr. Monk and Little Monk (2005) TV episode .... Mrs. Ledsky
  15. "Strong Medicine" .... Dr. Offenbach (1 episode, 2005)
        - Differentials (2005) TV episode .... Dr. Offenbach
  16. The Legend of Butch & Sundance (2004) (TV) .... Mrs. Place
  17. "CSI: NY" .... Mrs. Moreland (1 episode, 2004)
        - American Dreamers (2004) TV episode .... Mrs. Moreland
  18. Helter Skelter (2004) (TV) .... Mrs. Kasabian
  19. "The Division" .... Mrs. Evans (1 episode, 2004)
    ... aka Heart of the City
        - Book of Memories (2004) TV episode .... Mrs. Evans
  20. The Sure Hand of God (2004) .... Lucy Trotter
    ... aka Sinners Need Company (USA: TV title)
  21. "The Agency" .... Mrs. Barnes (1 episode, 2002)
        - Home Grown (2002) TV episode .... Mrs. Barnes
  22. L.A. Law: The Movie (2002) (TV) .... Roxanne Melman
  23. "Maybe It's Me" .... Mrs. Finn (1 episode, 2002)
        - The Crazy-Girl Episode (2002) TV episode .... Mrs. Finn
  24. "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" .... Doris Kroeger (1 episode, 2002)
    ... aka BtVS (USA: promotional abbreviation)
    ... aka Buffy (USA: short title)
    ... aka Buffy, the Vampire Slayer: The Series (USA: long title)
        - Gone (2002) TV episode .... Doris Kroeger
  25. "Yes, Dear" .... Aunt Betty (1 episode, 2001)
        - Guess Who's Not Coming to Dinner (2001) TV episode .... Aunt Betty
  26. "Any Day Now" .... Marietta Pryor (1 episode, 2001)
        - Blinded by the White (2001) TV episode .... Marietta Pryor
  27. "Gilmore Girls" .... Bed & Breakfast Wife (1 episode, 2001)
    ... aka Gilmore Girls: Beginnings (USA: rerun title)
        - The Road Trip to Harvard (2001) TV episode .... Bed & Breakfast Wife
  28. "Gideon's Crossing" .... Dr. Grace Tarpon (1 episode, 2001)
        - The Lottery (2001) TV episode .... Dr. Grace Tarpon
  29. "Judging Amy" .... Lyla Myles (1 episode, 2001)
        - Romeo and Juliet Must Die - Well, Maybe Just Juliet (2001) TV episode .... Lyla Myles
  30. "Popular" .... Joy Ferrara (2 episodes, 2000)
        - Are You There God? It's Me Ann-Margret (2000) TV episode .... Joy Ferrara
        - Citizen Shame (2000) TV episode .... Joy Ferrara
  31. The Ultimate Christmas Present (2000) (TV) .... Mrs. Claus
  32. Code Blue (2000) (VG) .... Carolyn Drake
  33. "Touched by an Angel" .... Joanne Peters / ... (2 episodes, 1994-2000)
        - A Clown's Prayer (2000) TV episode .... Mrs. Donovan
        - Cassie's Choice (1994) TV episode .... Joanne Peters
  34. "Brutally Normal" .... Pooh's Mother (1 episode, 2000)
        - Well Solved Sherlock (2000) TV episode .... Pooh's Mother
  35. "Family Law" .... Hairstylist's Angry Client (1 episode, 2000)
        - Stealing Home (2000) TV episode .... Hairstylist's Angry Client

  36. "Chicken Soup for the Soul" (1 episode, 1999)
        - Nobody Knows the Difference (1999) TV episode
  37. "Safe Harbor" (1 episode, 1999)
        - Older Women, Younger Men (1999) TV episode
  38. "3rd Rock from the Sun" .... Kathy (1 episode, 1999)
    ... aka 3rd Rock (USA: promotional abbreviation)
    ... aka Life As We Know It
        - Citizen Solomon (1999) TV episode .... Kathy
  39. "The Love Boat: The Next Wave" .... Doris Werner (1 episode, 1998)
        - All Aboard (1998) TV episode .... Doris Werner
  40. Life of the Party: The Pamela Harriman Story (1998) (TV) .... Janet
    ... aka Life of the Party: Pamela Harriman
  41. "Suddenly Susan" .... Nectarine Stites (3 episodes, 1997-1998)
        - Oh, How They Danced: Part 1 (1998) TV episode .... Nectarine Stites
        - Oh, How They Danced: Part 2 (1998) TV episode .... Nectarine Stites
        - It's My Nana and I'll Cry If I Want To (1997) TV episode .... Nectarine Stites
  42. Krippendorf's Tribe (1998) .... Mrs. O'Brian
  43. Love Kills (1998) .... Lela
  44. "Chicago Hope" .... Linda Fortin (2 episodes, 1996-1997)
        - Verdicts (1997) TV episode .... Linda Fortin
        - Higher Powers (1996) TV episode .... Linda Fortin
  45. Touched by Evil (1997) (TV) .... Madge Jaynes
  46. Jack Reed: Death and Vengeance (1996) (TV) .... Arlene Reed
  47. Justice for Annie: A Moment of Truth Movie (1996) (TV) .... Helen Preston
  48. Jack Reed: A Killer Among Us (1996) (TV) .... Arlene
  49. Family Values (1995) (TV) .... Melody Huck
  50. Jack Reed: One of Our Own (1995) (TV) .... Arlene Reed
    ... aka Deadly Justice (UK)
  51. "Courthouse" .... Stefanie Dale (1 episode)
        - Mitigating Circumstances (????) TV episode .... Stefanie Dale
  52. "Sweet Justice" .... Marilyn Craig (1 episode, 1995)
        - Pledges (1995) TV episode .... Marilyn Craig
  53. Jack Reed: A Search for Justice (1994) (TV) .... Arlene Reed
  54. "L.A. Law" .... Roxanne Melman (138 episodes, 1986-1993)
        - Rhyme and Punishment (1993) TV episode .... Roxanne Melman
        - Hackett or Pack It (1993) TV episode .... Roxanne Melman
        - Cold Shower (1993) TV episode .... Roxanne Melman
        - Where There's a Will (1993) TV episode .... Roxanne Melman
        - Hello and Goodbye (1993) TV episode .... Roxanne Melman
          (133 more)
  55. Jack Reed: Badge of Honor (1993) (TV) .... Arlene Reed
    ... aka Jack Reed: Badge of Honour (UK: video title)
  56. "The Mommies" .... Anne (1 episode, 1993)
        - Much I Do About Nothing (1993) TV episode .... Anne
  57. Without Warning: Terror in the Towers (1993) (TV) .... Anne Marie Tesoriero
  58. Deadly Matrimony (1992) (TV) .... Arlene Reed
    ... aka Shattered Promises
  59. Bride of Killer Nerd (1992)
  60. Deadly Medicine (1991) (TV) .... Genene Jones
  61. A Triumph of the Heart: The Ricky Bell Story (1991) (TV) .... Carol
  62. A Quiet Little Neighborhood, a Perfect Little Murder (1990) (TV) .... Judy Hecker
    ... aka A Perfect Little Murder (UK)
    ... aka Darling, Let's Kill the Neighbors
    ... aka Honey, Let's Kill the Neighbors
  63. Funny About Love (1990) .... Claire
  64. "CBS Schoolbreak Special" .... Ms. Morales (1 episode, 1990)
        - Malcolm Takes a Shot (1990) TV episode .... Ms. Morales
  65. Sweet 15 (1990) (TV) .... Mrs. Zavala

  66. Fire and Rain (1989) (TV) .... Sandra Thompson
  67. Chances Are (1989) .... Woman in the Bookstore
  68. Take My Daughters, Please (1988) (TV) .... Courtney
  69. Bad Dreams (1988) .... Miriam
  70. Bay Coven (1987) (TV) .... Debbi McGwin
    ... aka Bay Cove (USA: DVD box title)
    ... aka Eye of the Demon
    ... aka Strangers in Town
    ... aka The Devils of Bay Cove
  71. Under the Influence (1986) (TV) .... Ms. Morgan
  72. "Night Court" .... Mrs. Blake (1 episode, 1985)
        - Wheels of Justice: Part 1 (1985) TV episode .... Mrs. Blake
  73. Murder: By Reason of Insanity (1985) (TV) .... Judge M. Tyson
    ... aka My Sweet Victim
  74. Do You Remember Love (1985) (TV) .... Julie Myers
  75. "The Jeffersons" .... Mrs. Cunningham (1 episode, 1985)
        - That Blasted Cunningham (1985) TV episode .... Mrs. Cunningham
  76. Kicks (1985) (TV) .... Rosemary
  77. "Still the Beaver" .... Mrs. Livermore (2 episodes)
    ... aka The New Leave It to Beaver (USA: new title)
        - A Day in Mayfield (????) TV episode .... Mrs. Livermore
        - Heavy Metal (????) TV episode .... Mrs. Livermore
  78. "Newhart" .... Sarah (1 episode, 1984)
        - Georgie's Girl (1984) TV episode .... Sarah
  79. Growing Pains (1984) .... Biker
    ... aka Bad Manners
  80. Scorned and Swindled (1984) (TV) .... Margie
  81. "Remington Steele" .... Miss Livermore (1 episode, 1984)
        - Lofty Steele (1984) TV episode .... Miss Livermore
  82. "Benson" .... Rita (1 episode, 1984)
        - The Scandal (1984) TV episode .... Rita
  83. "Buffalo Bill" .... Katherine Zawicki Shub (2 episodes, 1984)
        - Have Yourself a Very Degrading Christmas (1984) TV episode .... Katherine Zawicki Shub
        - A Hero (1984) TV episode .... Katherine Zawicki Shub
  84. Second Sight: A Love Story (1984) (TV) .... Robin
  85. "After MASH" .... Doris Gardena (1 episode, 1983)
        - September of '53/Together Again (1983) TV episode .... Doris Gardena
  86. After George (1983) (TV) .... Marge
  87. The Fighter (1983) (TV) .... Hostess
  88. Packin' It In (1983) (TV) .... Mrs. Estep
  89. "Hallmark Hall of Fame" .... Portsmouth Nurse (1 episode, 1983)
    ... aka Hallmark Television Playhouse
        - Thursday's Child (1983) TV episode .... Portsmouth Nurse
  90. Independence Day (1983) .... Nurse #2
    ... aka Follow Your Dreams
    ... aka Love, Honour and Obey (UK: video title)
  91. Drop-Out Father (1982) (TV) .... Woman Prude
  92. "The Powers of Matthew Star" .... Bus Driver (1 episode, 1982)
        - Jackal (1982) TV episode .... Bus Driver
  93. "Quincy M.E." .... Helen (1 episode, 1981)
    ... aka Quincy (International: English title: informal title)
        - Sugar and Spice (1981) TV episode .... Helen
  94. "It's a Living" .... Waitress (1 episode, 1981)
    ... aka Making a Living (USA: new title)
        - Our Man Barry (1981) TV episode .... Waitress
  95. "Bosom Buddies" .... Esther Crane (1 episode, 1981)
        - What Price Glory? (1981) TV episode .... Esther Crane
Self:
  1. "Living Live!" (2007) TV series .... Herself-Guest Host (unknown episodes, 2007)
  2. "The John Kerwin Show" .... Herself (1 episode, 2005)
        - Episode dated 25 May 2005 (2005) TV episode .... Herself
  3. NBC 75th Anniversary Special (2002) (TV) .... Herself
    ... aka NBC 75th Anniversary Celebration (USA: alternative title)

  4. "The $10,000 Pyramid" .... Herself (30 episodes, 1986-1991)
    ... aka New $25,000 Pyramid (USA: new title)
    ... aka The $100,000 Pyramid (USA: syndication title)
    ... aka The $20,000 Pyramid (USA: new title)
    ... aka The $25,000 Pyramid (USA: syndication title)
    ... aka The $50,000 Pyramid (USA: new syndication title)
    ... aka The New $100,000 Pyramid (USA: new syndication title)
        - Episode dated 22 November 1991 (1991) TV episode .... Herself
        - Episode dated 21 November 1991 (1991) TV episode .... Herself
        - Episode dated 20 November 1991 (1991) TV episode .... Herself
        - Episode dated 19 November 1991 (1991) TV episode .... Herself
        - Episode dated 18 November 1991 (1991) TV episode .... Herself
          (25 more)

  5. Funny (1989) .... Herself
  6. "The New Hollywood Squares" .... Guest Appearance (6 episodes, 1987-1989)
        - Episode dated 8 May 1989 (1989) TV episode .... Guest Appearance
        - Episode dated 7 November 1988 (1988) TV episode .... Guest Appearance
        - Episode dated 10 October 1988 (1988) TV episode .... Guest Appearance
        - Episode dated 13 June 1988 (1988) TV episode .... Guest Appearance
        - Episode dated 22 February 1988 (1988) TV episode .... Guest Appearance
          (1 more)
  7. Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade (1988) (TV) .... Herself
  8. "Super Password" .... Herself (2 episodes, 1987-1988)
        - Episode dated 25 April 1988 (1988) TV episode .... Herself
        - Episode dated 25 May 1987 (1987) TV episode .... Herself
  9. Family Comedy Hour (1987) (TV) .... Herself
    ... aka Jay Leno's Family Comedy Hour (USA: complete title)
  10. "Late Night with David Letterman" .... Herself (1 episode, 1987)
        - Episode dated 6 October 1987 (1987) TV episode .... Herself
  11. American Film Institute Comedy Special (1987) (TV) .... Marian (segment "Gwendolyn")
  12. "Hour Magazine" .... Herself (1 episode, 1987)
        - Episode dated 9 March 1987 (1987) TV episode .... Herself
  13. "Double Talk" .... Herself (5 episodes, 1986)
    ... aka Celebrity Double Talk (USA: new title)
        - Episode dated 12 December 1986 (1986) TV episode .... Herself
        - Episode dated 11 December 1986 (1986) TV episode .... Herself
        - Episode dated 10 December 1986 (1986) TV episode .... Herself
        - Episode dated 9 December 1986 (1986) TV episode .... Herself
        - Episode dated 8 December 1986 (1986) TV episode .... Herself

Additional Details

Other Works:
(May 2005): Plays Sister Constance Butterworth in "The Book of Liz" play by Amy Sedaris and David Sedaris (2nd Stage Theatre, Hollywood, California, USA). more
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Genres:
Drama | Comedy | Game-Show | Family more
Plot Keywords:
Character Name In Title | Sitcom | Family Relationships | Murder more

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