Deborah Rush
Acting
Biography
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.
Filmography 58
Movies (43)
Accommodations2018Victoria Maason
Women Who Kill2016Grace
Ava's Possessions2015Joanna
Rhymes with Banana2012Jane
The Box2009Clymene Steward
Julie & Julia2009Avis De Voto
Fling2008Katherine
The Visitor2008Upper Eastside Woman
The Good Life2007Diane
Half Nelson2006Jo Dunne
Strangers with Candy2006Sara Blank
American Wedding2003Mary Flaherty
The Good Girl2002Gwen Jackson
Bad Company2002Mrs. Peterson
Earthly Possessions1999Heidi Anderson
Three to Tango1999Lenore
Advice From a Caterpillar1999Diner Hostess
You've Got Mail1998Veronica Cash
In & Out1997Ava Blazer
Reckless1995Trish
Passed Away1992Denise Scanlan
Unnatural Pursuits1992Stephanie Didcot
My Blue Heaven1990Linda
She-Devil1989'People' Reporter
Family Business1989Michele Dempsey
Parents1989Mrs. Gladys Zellner
Big Business1988Binky Shelton
Penn & Teller's Invisible Thread1987Dr. Norris
Heat1986D.D.
A Midsummer Night's Dream1985Hermia
Shows (15)
Search Party2016Gertrude
Billions2016Ellen Rhoades
The Blacklist2013Stella Bisset
Orange Is the New Black2013Carol Chapman
Big Lake2010Linda Franklin
The Good Wife2009Judge Sally Rigby
The Jury2004
Madigan Men2000
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit1999Christina Harlin
Strangers with Candy1999Sara Blank
Spin City1996Helen
Against the Law1990
Law & Order1990Frances Houston
Leg Work1987Judy
Spenser: For Hire1985