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Deborah Rush

Deborah Rush

Deborah Rush performs in theater, feature films, and on television. In film, she has worked with a number of respected directors, including Woody Allen, John Schlesinger, Blake Edwards, and Sidney Lumet. Born in Chatham, NJ, Rush's interest in performing began in childhood, when she wrote and starred in a play about the founder of the Sisters of Charity. Following graduation from high school, Rush joined the Playhouse of the Ridiculous comedy troupe and this paved the way to her career in New York. There, she frequently appeared in Shakespeare in the Park productions, often working alongside the likes of such stars as Raul Julia and Meryl Streep. For her portrayal of Brooke in a Broadway production of Noises Off, Rush received a Tony nomination. On television, she has guest starred on numerous programs and has had regular roles on a few series, notably the ABC sitcom Spin City, where she briefly played the Mayor's busy wife. Rush made her feature film debut in Oliver's Story (1978). Her subsequent film roles include A Night in Heaven (1983), The Purple Rose of Cairo (1985), My Blue Heaven (1990), and In and Out (1997). ~ Sandra Brennan, All Movie Guide


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Deborah Rush Trivia

Who did Deborah Rush portray in Strangers With Candy?
Deborah Rush was Sara Blank in Strangers With Candy

What role did Deborah Rush portray in Strangers With Candy [TV Series]?
Deborah Rush played Sara Blank in Strangers With Candy [TV Series]

Who did Deborah Rush portray in Half Nelson?
Deborah Rush was Jo in Half Nelson

What role did Deborah Rush play in The Good Girl?
Deborah Rush played Gwen Jackson in The Good Girl

What role did Deborah Rush play in Three to Tango?
Deborah Rush played Lenore in Three to Tango

What role did Deborah Rush play in In & Out?
Deborah Rush played Ava Blazer in In & Out

What role did Deborah Rush play in Zelig?
Deborah Rush played Lita Fox in Zelig

Who did Deborah Rush play in Family Business?
Deborah Rush was Michele Dempsey in Family Business

What role did Deborah Rush portray in American Wedding?
Deborah Rush played Mary in American Wedding

Who did Deborah Rush play in The Purple Rose of Cairo?
Deborah Rush was Rita in The Purple Rose of Cairo

Who did Deborah Rush portray in Big Business?
Deborah Rush was Binky Shelton in Big Business

What role did Deborah Rush portray in Earthly Possessions?
Deborah Rush played Heidi Anderson in Earthly Possessions

Who did Deborah Rush portray in 10?
Deborah Rush was Dental Assistant in 10

Who did Deborah Rush play in The Visitor?
Deborah Rush was Upper Eastside Woman in The Visitor

What role did Deborah Rush portray in She-Devil?
Deborah Rush played "People" Reporter in She-Devil

Who did Deborah Rush play in Oliver's Story?
Deborah Rush was 1st Girl in Bar in Oliver's Story

Who did Deborah Rush portray in A Night in Heaven?
Deborah Rush was Patsy in A Night in Heaven

What role did Deborah Rush play in Honky Tonk Freeway?
Deborah Rush played Sister Mary Magdalen in Honky Tonk Freeway

Who did Deborah Rush play in Heat?
Deborah Rush was D.D. in Heat



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