
Deborah Rush
Acting
Born: 1954-04-10
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.
🎬 Movies (20)

Accommodations
2018
Victoria Maason

Women Who Kill
2016
Grace

Ava's Possessions
2015
Joanna

Rhymes with Banana
2012
Jane

The Box
2009
Clymene Steward

Julie & Julia
2009
Avis De Voto

Fling
2008
Katherine

The Visitor
2008
Upper Eastside Woman

The Good Life
2007
Diane

Half Nelson
2006
Jo Dunne

Strangers with Candy
2006
Sara Blank

American Wedding
2003
Mary Flaherty

The Good Girl
2002
Gwen Jackson

Bad Company
2002
Mrs. Peterson

Earthly Possessions
1999
Heidi Anderson

Three to Tango
1999
Lenore

Advice From a Caterpillar
1999
Diner Hostess

You've Got Mail
1998
Veronica Cash

In & Out
1997
Ava Blazer

Reckless
1995
Trish
📺 TV Shows (15)

Search Party
2016
Gertrude

Billions
2016
Ellen Rhoades

The Blacklist
2013
Stella Bisset

Orange Is the New Black
2013
Carol Chapman

Big Lake
2010
Linda Franklin

The Good Wife
2009
Judge Sally Rigby

The Jury
2004

Madigan Men
2000

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
1999
Christina Harlin

Strangers with Candy
1999
Sara Blank

Spin City
1996
Helen

Against the Law
1990

Law & Order
1990
Frances Houston

Leg Work
1987
Judy

Spenser: For Hire
1985