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Mercedes Ruehl

Bio: Mercedes J. Ruehl is an American screen, stage, and television actress
Born: Sat, Feb 28 1948
Birthplace: Queens, New York, USA
Mercedes Ruehl is 76 years old
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Poster of The Nana Project
The Nana Project
Mercedes Ruehl was
75 in The Nana Project
as 'Nana'.
Thu, Sep 14 2023
Poster of Disclosure
Disclosure
Mercedes Ruehl was
72 in Disclosure
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Fri, Jun 19 2020
Poster of Hustlers
Hustlers
Mercedes Ruehl was
71 in Hustlers
as 'Mother'.
Thu, Sep 12 2019
Poster of Robin Williams: Behind Closed Doors
Robin Williams: Behind Closed Doors
Mercedes Ruehl was
68 in Robin Williams: Behind Closed Doors
as 'Self'.
Sun, Aug 28 2016
Poster of Peggy Guggenheim: Art Addict
Peggy Guggenheim: Art Addict
Mercedes Ruehl was
67 in Peggy Guggenheim: Art Addict
as 'Self'.
Fri, Nov 06 2015
Poster of Chu and Blossom
Chu and Blossom
Mercedes Ruehl was
65 in Chu and Blossom
as 'Mrs. Fefterg'.
Fri, Jan 31 2014
Poster of Star Spangled Banners
Star Spangled Banners
Mercedes Ruehl was
65 in Star Spangled Banners
as 'Rosalind Banner'.
Sat, Jun 29 2013
Poster of Doubt
Doubt
Mercedes Ruehl was
64 in Doubt
as 'Mrs. Syd Newman'.
Tue, Jan 01 2013
Poster of Doctors of the Dark Side
Doctors of the Dark Side
Mercedes Ruehl was
62 in Doctors of the Dark Side
as 'Narrator'.
Sat, Jan 01 2011
Poster of Goldstar, Ohio
Goldstar, Ohio
Mercedes Ruehl was
62 in Goldstar, Ohio
as 'Adriana Rock'.
Tue, Mar 23 2010
Poster of Loving Leah
Loving Leah
Mercedes Ruehl was
60 in Loving Leah
as 'Janice'.
Sun, Jan 25 2009
Poster of A Girl Like Me: The Gwen Araujo Story
A Girl Like Me: The Gwen Araujo Story
Mercedes Ruehl was
58 in A Girl Like Me: The Gwen Araujo Story
as 'Sylvia Guerrero'.
Mon, Jun 19 2006
Poster of Mom at Sixteen
Mom at Sixteen
Mercedes Ruehl was
57 in Mom at Sixteen
as 'Terry Jeffries'.
Tue, Mar 01 2005
Poster of Zeyda and the Hitman
Zeyda and the Hitman
Mercedes Ruehl was
56 in Zeyda and the Hitman
as 'Esther'.
Sun, Jun 20 2004
Poster of Bad Apple
Bad Apple
Mercedes Ruehl was
55 in Bad Apple
as 'Lorraine Gibbons'.
Mon, Feb 16 2004
Poster of Spooky House
Spooky House
Mercedes Ruehl was
54 in Spooky House
as 'Boss'.
Fri, Apr 19 2002
Poster of Guilt by Association
Guilt by Association
Mercedes Ruehl was
54 in Guilt by Association
as 'Susan Walker'.
Wed, Mar 13 2002
Poster of The Amati Girls
The Amati Girls
Mercedes Ruehl was
52 in The Amati Girls
as 'Grace'.
Tue, Jan 09 2001
Poster of The Lost Child
The Lost Child
Mercedes Ruehl was
52 in The Lost Child
as 'Rebecca'.
Sun, Nov 19 2000
Poster of More Dogs Than Bones
More Dogs Than Bones
Mercedes Ruehl was
52 in More Dogs Than Bones
as 'Victoria 'Vic' Galletti'.
Fri, Jul 14 2000
Poster of What's Cooking?
What's Cooking?
Mercedes Ruehl was
51 in What's Cooking?
as 'Elizabeth Avila'.
Thu, Jan 20 2000
Poster of All-American Girl: The Mary Kay Letourneau Story
All-American Girl: The Mary Kay Letourneau Story
Mercedes Ruehl was
51 in All-American Girl: The Mary Kay Letourneau Story
as 'Jane Newhall'.
Tue, Jan 18 2000
Poster of Out of the Cold
Out of the Cold
Mercedes Ruehl was
51 in Out of the Cold
as 'Tina'.
Sat, Aug 28 1999
Poster of The Minus Man
The Minus Man
Mercedes Ruehl was
50 in The Minus Man
as 'Jane'.
Thu, Feb 25 1999
Poster of Gia
Gia
Mercedes Ruehl was
49 in Gia
as 'Kathleen Carangi'.
Sat, Jan 31 1998
Poster of Subway Stories
Subway Stories
Mercedes Ruehl was
49 in Subway Stories
as 'Leyla (segment "Underground")'.
Thu, Jul 24 1997
Poster of Roseanna's Grave
Roseanna's Grave
Mercedes Ruehl was
49 in Roseanna's Grave
as 'Roseanna'.
Thu, Mar 06 1997
Poster of North Shore Fish
North Shore Fish
Mercedes Ruehl was
48 in North Shore Fish
as 'Florence'.
Thu, Feb 20 1997
Poster of Indictment: The McMartin Trial
Indictment: The McMartin Trial
Mercedes Ruehl was
47 in Indictment: The McMartin Trial
as 'Lael Rubin'.
Sat, May 20 1995
Poster of On Hope
On Hope
Mercedes Ruehl was
46 in On Hope
Sun, Oct 02 1994
Poster of Last Action Hero
Last Action Hero
Mercedes Ruehl was
45 in Last Action Hero
as 'Irene Madigan'.
Fri, Jun 18 1993
Poster of Lost in Yonkers
Lost in Yonkers
Mercedes Ruehl was
45 in Lost in Yonkers
as 'Bella Kurnitz'.
Fri, May 14 1993
Poster of The Fisher King
The Fisher King
Mercedes Ruehl was
43 in The Fisher King
as 'Anne'.
Fri, Sep 20 1991
Poster of Another You
Another You
Mercedes Ruehl was
43 in Another You
as 'Elaine'.
Fri, Jul 26 1991
Poster of Crazy People
Crazy People
Mercedes Ruehl was
42 in Crazy People
as 'Dr. Liz Baylor'.
Fri, Apr 13 1990
Poster of Crimes and Misdemeanors
Crimes and Misdemeanors
Mercedes Ruehl was
41 in Crimes and Misdemeanors
as 'Party Guest (uncredited)'.
Fri, Oct 13 1989
Poster of Slaves of New York
Slaves of New York
Mercedes Ruehl was
41 in Slaves of New York
as 'Samantha'.
Sat, Mar 18 1989
Poster of Married to the Mob
Married to the Mob
Mercedes Ruehl was
40 in Married to the Mob
as 'Connie Russo'.
Fri, Aug 19 1988
Poster of Big
Big
Mercedes Ruehl was
40 in Big
as 'Mrs. Baskin'.
Fri, Jun 03 1988
Poster of Leader of the Band
Leader of the Band
Mercedes Ruehl was
39 in Leader of the Band
as 'Miss Cooper'.
Fri, Aug 07 1987
Poster of The Secret of My Success
The Secret of My Success
Mercedes Ruehl was
39 in The Secret of My Success
as 'Sheila'.
Fri, Apr 10 1987
Poster of 84 Charing Cross Road
84 Charing Cross Road
Mercedes Ruehl was
38 in 84 Charing Cross Road
as 'Kay'.
Fri, Feb 13 1987
Poster of Radio Days
Radio Days
Mercedes Ruehl was
38 in Radio Days
as 'Ad Man'.
Fri, Jan 30 1987
Poster of Heartburn
Heartburn
Mercedes Ruehl was
38 in Heartburn
as 'Eve'.
Fri, Jul 25 1986
Poster of Twisted
Twisted
Mercedes Ruehl was
37 in Twisted
as 'Cybelle'.
Fri, Aug 23 1985
Poster of Mom's On Strike
Mom's On Strike
Mercedes Ruehl was
36 in Mom's On Strike
as 'Sandy'.
Wed, Nov 14 1984
Poster of Four Friends
Four Friends
Mercedes Ruehl was
33 in Four Friends
as 'Woman in Taxi'.
Fri, Dec 11 1981
Poster of The Warriors
The Warriors
Mercedes Ruehl was
30 in The Warriors
as 'Policewoman'.
Thu, Feb 01 1979
Poster of Dona Flor and Her Two Husbands
Dona Flor and Her Two Husbands
Mercedes Ruehl was
28 in Dona Flor and Her Two Husbands
as 'American girl in casino'.
Mon, Nov 22 1976
Poster of People Not Places
People Not Places
Mercedes Ruehl will be
76+ in People Not Places
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TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Accused
Accused
Mercedes Ruehl was
74+ in Accused
as 'Connie'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 22 2023
Poster of New Amsterdam
New Amsterdam
Mercedes Ruehl was
70+ in New Amsterdam
as 'Grace'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 25 2018
Poster of Bull
Bull
Mercedes Ruehl was
68+ in Bull
as 'Judge Tessa Hudson, Judge Hudson'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 20 2016
Poster of Life in Pieces
Life in Pieces
Mercedes Ruehl was
67+ in Life in Pieces
as 'Mia'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 21 2015
Poster of The Mysteries of Laura
The Mysteries of Laura
Mercedes Ruehl was
66+ in The Mysteries of Laura
as 'Val Santiani'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 17 2014
Poster of Monday Mornings
Monday Mornings
Mercedes Ruehl was
64+ in Monday Mornings
as 'Judge Beverly Natheson'.
First Air Date
Mon, Feb 04 2013
Poster of 2 Broke Girls
2 Broke Girls
Mercedes Ruehl was
63+ in 2 Broke Girls
as 'Olga'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 19 2011
Poster of Psych
Psych
Mercedes Ruehl was
58+ in Psych
as 'Detective Goochberg'.
First Air Date
Fri, Jul 07 2006
Poster of Entourage
Entourage
Mercedes Ruehl was
56+ in Entourage
as 'Rita Chase'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jul 18 2004
Poster of NCIS
NCIS
Mercedes Ruehl was
55+ in NCIS
as 'Marie Quinn'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 23 2003
Poster of Widows
Widows
Mercedes Ruehl was
54+ in Widows
as 'Dolly Rawlins'.
First Air Date
Tue, Aug 06 2002
Poster of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Mercedes Ruehl was
51+ in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
as 'Lucia Barba'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 20 1999
Poster of Frasier
Frasier
Mercedes Ruehl was
45+ in Frasier
as 'Kate Costas'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 16 1993
Poster of Late Night with Conan O'Brien
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
Mercedes Ruehl was
45+ in Late Night with Conan O'Brien
as 'Self - Guest'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 13 1993
Poster of Law & Order
Law & Order
Mercedes Ruehl was
42+ in Law & Order
as 'Zina Rybakov, Clara Lloyd'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 13 1990
Poster of The Cosby Show
The Cosby Show
Mercedes Ruehl was
36+ in The Cosby Show
as 'Bernadette Foley'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 20 1984
Poster of Kate & Allie
Kate & Allie
Mercedes Ruehl was
36+ in Kate & Allie
First Air Date
Mon, Mar 19 1984
Poster of ABC Afterschool Special
ABC Afterschool Special
Mercedes Ruehl was
24+ in ABC Afterschool Special
as 'Sandy'.
First Air Date
Wed, Oct 04 1972
Poster of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Mercedes Ruehl was
14+ in The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 1962
Poster of The Oscars
The Oscars
Mercedes Ruehl was
5+ in The Oscars
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Thu, Mar 19 1953
Poster of Hallmark Hall of Fame
Hallmark Hall of Fame
Mercedes Ruehl was
3+ in Hallmark Hall of Fame
as 'Rebecca'.
First Air Date
Mon, Dec 24 1951