Deborah Rush
Acting
Deborah Rush (born April 10, 1954) is an American actress. She has worked in television, film and on Broadway. In 1984, she was nominated for a Tony Award for Best Performance by a Featured Actress in a Play for Michael Frayn's comedy Noises Off. She also acted in Stephen Adly Guirgis' The Last Days of Judas Iscariot. In 2003 she acted in the comedy film American Wedding, as Mary Flaherty, Michelle Flaherty's mom. In December 2008, she joined the cast of the Broadway revival of Blithe Spirit.
Known for
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movieAccommodations
2018
Victoria Maason
tvSearch Party
2016
Gertrude
tvBillions
2016
Ellen Rhoades
tvThe Blacklist
2013
Stella Bisset
tvOrange Is the New Black
2013
Carol Chapman
tvBig Lake
2010
Linda Franklin
movieThe Box
2009
Clymene Steward
tvThe Good Wife
2009
Judge Sally Rigby
movieJulie & Julia
2009
Avis De Voto
movieFling
2008
Katherine
movieThe Visitor
2008
Upper Eastside Woman
movieHalf Nelson
2006
Jo Dunne
movieStrangers with Candy
2006
Sara Blank
movieAmerican Wedding
2003
Mary Flaherty
movieThe Good Girl
2002
Gwen Jackson
movieBad Company
2002
Mrs. Peterson
movieEarthly Possessions
1999
Heidi Anderson
movieThree to Tango
1999
Lenore
tvLaw & Order: Special Victims Unit
1999
Christina Harlin
tvStrangers with Candy
1999
Sara Blank
movieAdvice From a Caterpillar
1999
Diner Hostess
movieYou've Got Mail
1998
Veronica Cash
movieIn & Out
1997
Ava Blazer
tvSpin City
1996
Helen
movieReckless
1995
Trish
moviePassed Away
1992
Denise Scanlan
movieUnnatural Pursuits
1992
Stephanie Didcot
tvLaw & Order
1990
Frances Houston
movieShe-Devil
1989
'People Reporter
movieFamily Business
1989
Michele Dempsey
movieParents
1989
Mrs. Gladys Zellner
movieBig Business
1988
Binky Shelton
tvLeg Work
1987
Judy
movieHeat
1986
D.D.
movieCompromising Positions
1985
Brenda Dunck
movieZelig
1983
Lita Fox
movieSplit Image
1982
Judith
movieAlice at the Palace
1982
Alice's Mother
movieHonky Tonk Freeway
1981
Sister Mary Magdalene
movie10
1979
Dental assistant
movieOliver's Story
1978
Girl in Bar
