Deborah Rush

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.

Known for

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Rhymes with Banana

2012 ⭐ 6.0

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Julie & Julia

2009 ⭐ 6.7

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The Visitor

2008 ⭐ 7.1

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The Good Life

2007 ⭐ 6.5

Career timeline

2018

Accommodations

Victoria Maason · 2018

⭐ 1.0

2016

Women Who Kill

Grace · 2016

⭐ 4.9

2015

Ava's Possessions

Joanna · 2015

⭐ 5.8

2012

Rhymes with Banana

Jane · 2012

⭐ 6.0

2009

The Box Notable

Clymene Steward · 2009

⭐ 5.6

Julie & Julia Notable

Avis De Voto · 2009

⭐ 6.7

2008

Fling

Katherine · 2008

⭐ 5.2

The Visitor Notable

Upper Eastside Woman · 2008

⭐ 7.1

2007

The Good Life

Diane · 2007

⭐ 6.5

2006

Half Nelson

Jo Dunne · 2006

⭐ 6.6

Strangers with Candy

Sara Blank · 2006

⭐ 5.7

2003

American Wedding Notable

Mary Flaherty · 2003

⭐ 6.2

2002

The Good Girl

Gwen Jackson · 2002

⭐ 6.2

Bad Company

Mrs. Peterson · 2002

⭐ 5.5

1999

Earthly Possessions

Heidi Anderson · 1999

⭐ 6.0

Three to Tango

Lenore · 1999

⭐ 5.7

Advice From a Caterpillar

Diner Hostess · 1999

⭐ 4.2

1998

You've Got Mail Notable

Veronica Cash · 1998

⭐ 6.7

1997

In & Out

Ava Blazer · 1997

⭐ 6.5

1995

Reckless

Trish · 1995

⭐ 6.6

1992

Passed Away

Denise Scanlan · 1992

⭐ 5.4

Unnatural Pursuits

Stephanie Didcot · 1992

1990

My Blue Heaven

Linda · 1990

⭐ 6.1

1989

She-Devil

'People Reporter · 1989

⭐ 6.0

Family Business

Michele Dempsey · 1989

⭐ 5.7

Parents

Mrs. Gladys Zellner · 1989

⭐ 5.9

1988

Big Business

Binky Shelton · 1988

⭐ 6.4

1987

Penn & Teller's Invisible Thread

Dr. Norris · 1987

⭐ 6.5

1986

Heat

D.D. · 1986

⭐ 5.8

Frequently appears with

Zosia Mamet

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Jee Young Han

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Paul Iacono

Ted

Jaleel White

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Justine Cotsonas

Veronika

Meryl Streep

Julia Child

Amy Adams

Julie Powell

Stanley Tucci

Paul Child

Chris Messina

Eric Powell

Linda Emond

Simone Beck

Full filmography

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Accommodations

2018 ⭐ 1.0

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Women Who Kill

2016 ⭐ 4.9

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Ava's Possessions

2015 ⭐ 5.8

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Rhymes with Banana

2012 ⭐ 6.0

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The Box

2009 ⭐ 5.6

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Julie & Julia

2009 ⭐ 6.7

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Fling

2008 ⭐ 5.2

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The Visitor

2008 ⭐ 7.1

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The Good Life

2007 ⭐ 6.5

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Half Nelson

2006 ⭐ 6.6

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Strangers with Candy

2006 ⭐ 5.7

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American Wedding

2003 ⭐ 6.2

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The Good Girl

2002 ⭐ 6.2

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Bad Company

2002 ⭐ 5.5

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Earthly Possessions

1999 ⭐ 6.0

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Three to Tango

1999 ⭐ 5.7

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Advice From a Caterpillar

1999 ⭐ 4.2

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You've Got Mail

1998 ⭐ 6.7

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In & Out

1997 ⭐ 6.5

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Reckless

1995 ⭐ 6.6