Deborah Rush

Deborah Rush

70 · Born: Apr 10, 1954

Personal Details

BornApr 10, 1954
Spouse
  • Chip Cronkite

    ( Jun 22, 1985 to Dec 23, 2024 )
  • John Bottoms

    ( Jan 4, 1980 to Dec 31, 1969 )

Biography

Deborah Rush, a talented American actress, has had a diverse and illustrious career spanning television, film, and the Broadway stage. Born on April 10, 1954, she has consistently demonstrated her range and versatility as a performer.

In 1984, Rush received a Tony Award nomination for Best Performance by a Featured Actress in a Play for her outstanding work in Michael Frayn's comedy, Noises Off. This notable achievement speaks to her exceptional skill and dedication to her craft.

In addition to her work on stage, Rush has also appeared in various films, including the comedy American Wedding in 2003, where she played the role of Mary Flaherty, the mother of Michelle Flaherty. Her portrayal of this character added warmth and depth to the film.

In 2008, Rush joined the cast of the Broadway revival of Blithe Spirit, taking on a new challenge and further solidifying her reputation as a talented and accomplished actress. Throughout her career, Rush has consistently demonstrated her ability to excel in a wide range of roles, from comedy to drama, and has left a lasting impact on the world of entertainment.

Career

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2021
Search Party
Search Party as Gertrude
{"id":67,"title":"The Blacklist","year":2019,"character":"Stella Bisset","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/show\/the-blacklist","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/3svuh8986jqg.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/3svuh8986jqg.jpg"},"released":1}
2019
The Blacklist
The Blacklist as Stella Bisset
{"id":170336,"title":"Accommodations","year":"2018","character":"Victoria Maason","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/accommodations","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_170336.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_170336.jpg"},"released":1}
2018
Accommodations
Accommodations as Victoria Maason
{"id":104616,"title":"Women Who Kill","year":"2016","character":"Grace","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/women-who-kill-2016","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_104616.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_104616.jpg"},"released":1}
2016
{"id":36316,"title":"Ava's Possessions","year":"2015","character":"Joanna","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/avas-possessions-2015","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_36316.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_36316.jpg"},"released":1}
2015
{"id":8,"title":"Orange Is the New Black","year":2013,"character":"Carol Chapman","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/show\/orange-is-the-new-black","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/1eketu9fb1e0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/1eketu9fb1e0.jpg"},"released":1}
2013
{"id":167689,"title":"Rhymes with Banana","year":"2012","character":"Jane","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/rhymes-with-banana","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_167689.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_167689.jpg"},"released":1}
2012
{"id":11322,"title":"Big Lake","year":2010,"character":"Linda Franklin","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/show\/big-lake","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_11322.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_11322.jpg"},"released":1}
2010
Big Lake
Big Lake as Linda Franklin
{"id":1226,"title":"The Box","year":"2009","character":"Clymene Steward","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/the-box","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/54bh9id4s6v0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/54bh9id4s6v0.jpg"},"released":1}
2009
The Box
The Box as Clymene Steward
{"id":1378,"title":"Julie & Julia","year":"2009","character":"Avis De Voto","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/julie-julia","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/5gqq16k82g60.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/5gqq16k82g60.jpg"},"released":1}
Julie & Julia
Julie & Julia as Avis De Voto
{"id":4358,"title":"Lie to Me","year":"2008","character":"Katherine","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/lie-to-me","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/26rd0fnp289g.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/26rd0fnp289g.jpg"},"released":1}
2008
Lie to Me
Lie to Me as Katherine
{"id":47970,"title":"The Good Life","year":"2007","character":"Diane","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/the-good-life-2007","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_47970.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_47970.jpg"},"released":1}
2007
{"id":16645,"title":"The Visitor","year":"2007","character":"Upper Eastside Woman","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/the-visitor","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_16645.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_16645.jpg"},"released":1}
The Visitor
The Visitor as Upper Eastside Woman
{"id":48971,"title":"Strangers with Candy","year":"2006","character":"Sara Blank","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/strangers-with-candy","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_48971.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_48971.jpg"},"released":1}
2006
{"id":8023,"title":"Half Nelson","year":"2006","character":"Jo Dunne","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/half-nelson","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1par76lk8g60.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1par76lk8g60.jpg"},"released":1}
Half Nelson
Half Nelson as Jo Dunne
{"id":67,"title":"American Wedding","year":"2003","character":"Mary Flaherty","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/american-wedding","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/4gsdt8cp20e0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/4gsdt8cp20e0.jpg"},"released":1}
2003
American Wedding
American Wedding as Mary Flaherty
{"id":6789,"title":"The Good Girl","year":"2002","character":"Gwen Jackson","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/the-good-girl","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/491sicvvdvc0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/491sicvvdvc0.jpg"},"released":1}
2002
The Good Girl
The Good Girl as Gwen Jackson
{"id":3382,"title":"Bad Company","year":"2002","character":"Mrs. Peterson","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/bad-company","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1ehhlucfc1io.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1ehhlucfc1io.jpg"},"released":1}
Bad Company
Bad Company as Mrs. Peterson
{"id":7032,"title":"Three to Tango","year":"1999","character":"Lenore","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/three-to-tango","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7depmne8gg10.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7depmne8gg10.jpg"},"released":1}
1999
{"id":77855,"title":"Advice from a Caterpillar","year":"1999","character":"Diner Hostess","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/advice-from-a-caterpillar","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_77855.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_77855.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":9475,"title":"Strangers with Candy","year":1999,"character":"Sarah Blank","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/show\/strangers-with-candy","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/3ok1tl86i8dg.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/3ok1tl86i8dg.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":2692,"title":"You've Got Mail","year":"1998","character":"Veronica Cash","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/youve-got-mail","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/68l70fj3h6p0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/68l70fj3h6p0.jpg"},"released":1}
1998
You've Got Mail
You've Got Mail as Veronica Cash
{"id":28734,"title":"In & Out","year":"1997","character":"Ava Blazer","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/in-out","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_28734.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_28734.jpg"},"released":1}
1997
In & Out
In & Out as Ava Blazer
{"id":215,"title":"Law & Order","year":1997,"character":"Frances Houston","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/show\/law-order-1990","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/3rrlno6q9mag.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/3rrlno6q9mag.jpg"},"released":1}
Law & Order
Law & Order as Frances Houston
{"id":57536,"title":"Reckless","year":"1995","character":"Trish","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/reckless-1995","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_57536.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_57536.jpg"},"released":1}
1995
Reckless
Reckless as Trish
{"id":159281,"title":"Unnatural Pursuits","year":"1992","character":"Stephanie Didcot","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/unnatural-pursuits","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_159281.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_159281.jpg"},"released":1}
1992
Unnatural Pursuits
Unnatural Pursuits as Stephanie Didcot
{"id":7809,"title":"Passed Away","year":"1992","character":"Denise Scanlan","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/passed-away","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_7809.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_7809.jpg"},"released":1}
Passed Away
Passed Away as Denise Scanlan
{"id":5058,"title":"My Blue Heaven","year":"1990","character":"Linda","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/my-blue-heaven","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7hhpefq12v50.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7hhpefq12v50.jpg"},"released":1}
1990
{"id":6909,"title":"Family Business","year":"1989","character":"Michele Dempsey","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/family-business","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/31jg2ommkk4g.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/31jg2ommkk4g.jpg"},"released":1}
1989
Family Business
Family Business as Michele Dempsey
{"id":8549,"title":"Parents","year":"1989","character":"Mrs. Gladys Zellner","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/parents","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6j7j9pb6drs0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6j7j9pb6drs0.jpg"},"released":1}
Parents
Parents as Mrs. Gladys Zellner
{"id":6702,"title":"She-Devil","year":"1989","character":"'People Reporter","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/she-devil","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_6702.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_6702.jpg"},"released":1}
She-Devil
She-Devil as 'People Reporter
{"id":6114,"title":"Big Business","year":"1988","character":"Binky Shelton","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/big-business","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_6114.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_6114.jpg"},"released":1}
1988
Big Business
Big Business as Binky Shelton
{"id":61806,"title":"Heat","year":"1986","character":"D.D.","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/heat-1986","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_61806.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_61806.jpg"},"released":1}
1986
Heat
Heat as D.D.
{"id":62227,"title":"Compromising Positions","year":"1985","character":"Brenda Dunck","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/compromising-positions","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_62227.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_62227.jpg"},"released":1}
1985
{"id":7021,"title":"The Purple Rose of Cairo","year":"1985","character":"Rita","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/the-purple-rose-of-cairo","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/31qcptng191g.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/31qcptng191g.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":7598,"title":"A Night in Heaven","year":"1983","character":"Patsy","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/a-night-in-heaven","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_7598.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_7598.jpg"},"released":1}
1983
{"id":6942,"title":"Zelig","year":"1983","character":"Lita Fox","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/zelig","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/5i4nqfdb0k70.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/5i4nqfdb0k70.jpg"},"released":1}
Zelig
Zelig as Lita Fox
{"id":63504,"title":"Alice at the Palace","year":"1982","character":"Alice's Mother","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/alice-at-the-palace","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_63504.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_63504.jpg"},"released":1}
1982
Alice at the Palace
Alice at the Palace as Alice's Mother
{"id":63320,"title":"Split Image","year":"1982","character":"Judith","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/split-image","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_63320.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_63320.jpg"},"released":1}
Split Image
Split Image as Judith
{"id":8183,"title":"Honky Tonk Freeway","year":"1981","character":"Sister Mary Magdalene","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/honky-tonk-freeway","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_8183.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_8183.jpg"},"released":1}
1981
Honky Tonk Freeway
Honky Tonk Freeway as Sister Mary Magdalene
{"id":63681,"title":"Kiss Me, Petruchio","year":"1981","character":"Bianca","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/kiss-me-petruchio","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_63681.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_63681.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":5961,"title":"10","year":"1979","character":"Dental assistant","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/10","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_5961.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_5961.jpg"},"released":1}
1979
10
10 as Dental assistant
{"id":22456,"title":"Oliver's Story","year":"1978","character":"Girl in Bar","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/olivers-story","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_22456.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_22456.jpg"},"released":1}
1978
Oliver's Story
Oliver's Story as Girl in Bar
{"id":191124,"title":"A Good Dissonance Like a Man","year":"1977","character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/a-good-dissonance-like-a-man","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_191124.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_191124.jpg"},"released":1}
1977