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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'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 14 2023
Poster of Disclosure
Disclosure
Mercedes Ruehl was 72 in Disclosure as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 19 2020
Poster of Hustlers
Hustlers
Mercedes Ruehl was 71 in Hustlers as 'Mother'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 06 2015
Poster of Chu and Blossom
Chu and Blossom
Mercedes Ruehl was 65 in Chu and Blossom as 'Mrs. Fefterg'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 31 2014
Poster of Star Spangled Banners
Star Spangled Banners
Mercedes Ruehl was 65 in Star Spangled Banners as 'Rosalind Banner'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 29 2013
Poster of Doubt
Doubt
Mercedes Ruehl was 64 in Doubt as 'Mrs. Syd Newman'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 2011
Poster of Goldstar, Ohio
Goldstar, Ohio
Mercedes Ruehl was 62 in Goldstar, Ohio as 'Adriana Rock'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 23 2010
Poster of Loving Leah
Loving Leah
Mercedes Ruehl was 60 in Loving Leah as 'Janice'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jun 19 2006
Poster of Mom at Sixteen
Mom at Sixteen
Mercedes Ruehl was 57 in Mom at Sixteen as 'Terry Jeffries'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 20 2004
Poster of Bad Apple
Bad Apple
Mercedes Ruehl was 55 in Bad Apple as 'Lorraine Gibbons'.
Movie Released: Mon, Feb 16 2004
Poster of Spooky House
Spooky House
Mercedes Ruehl was 54 in Spooky House as 'Boss'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 19 2002
Poster of Guilt by Association
Guilt by Association
Mercedes Ruehl was 54 in Guilt by Association as 'Susan Walker'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 13 2002
Poster of The Amati Girls
The Amati Girls
Mercedes Ruehl was 52 in The Amati Girls as 'Grace'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 09 2001
Poster of The Lost Child
The Lost Child
Mercedes Ruehl was 52 in The Lost Child as 'Rebecca'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 14 2000
Poster of What's Cooking?
What's Cooking?
Mercedes Ruehl was 51 in What's Cooking? as 'Elizabeth Avila'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 28 1999
Poster of The Minus Man
The Minus Man
Mercedes Ruehl was 50 in The Minus Man as 'Jane'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 25 1999
Poster of Gia
Gia
Mercedes Ruehl was 49 in Gia as 'Kathleen Carangi'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 31 1998
Poster of Subway Stories
Subway Stories
Mercedes Ruehl was 49 in Subway Stories as 'Leyla (segment "Underground")'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 24 1997
Poster of Roseanna's Grave
Roseanna's Grave
Mercedes Ruehl was 49 in Roseanna's Grave as 'Roseanna'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 06 1997
Poster of North Shore Fish
North Shore Fish
Mercedes Ruehl was 48 in North Shore Fish as 'Florence'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 20 1995
Poster of On Hope
On Hope
Mercedes Ruehl was 46 in On Hope
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 02 1994
Poster of Last Action Hero
Last Action Hero
Mercedes Ruehl was 45 in Last Action Hero as 'Irene Madigan'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 18 1993
Poster of Lost in Yonkers
Lost in Yonkers
Mercedes Ruehl was 45 in Lost in Yonkers as 'Bella Kurnitz'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 14 1993
Poster of The Fisher King
The Fisher King
Mercedes Ruehl was 43 in The Fisher King as 'Anne'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 20 1991
Poster of Another You
Another You
Mercedes Ruehl was 43 in Another You as 'Elaine'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 26 1991
Poster of Crazy People
Crazy People
Mercedes Ruehl was 42 in Crazy People as 'Dr. Liz Baylor'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 13 1990
Poster of Crimes and Misdemeanors
Crimes and Misdemeanors
Mercedes Ruehl was 41 in Crimes and Misdemeanors as 'Party Guest (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 19 1988
Poster of Big
Big
Mercedes Ruehl was 40 in Big as 'Mrs. Baskin'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 13 1987
Poster of Radio Days
Radio Days
Mercedes Ruehl was 38 in Radio Days as 'Ad Man'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 30 1987
Poster of Heartburn
Heartburn
Mercedes Ruehl was 38 in Heartburn as 'Eve'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 25 1986
Poster of Twisted
Twisted
Mercedes Ruehl was 37 in Twisted as 'Cybelle'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 14 1984
Poster of Four Friends
Four Friends
Mercedes Ruehl was 33 in Four Friends as 'Woman in Taxi'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 11 1981
Poster of The Warriors
The Warriors
Mercedes Ruehl was 30 in The Warriors as 'Policewoman'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 22 1976
Poster of People Not Places
People Not Places
Mercedes Ruehl will be 76+ in People Not Places
Movie Released: Unreleased

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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 22 2023
Poster of New Amsterdam
New Amsterdam
Mercedes Ruehl was 70+ in New Amsterdam as 'Grace'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 25 2018
Poster of Bull
Bull
Mercedes Ruehl was 68+ in Bull as 'Judge Tessa Hudson, Judge Hudson'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 17 2014
Poster of Monday Mornings
Monday Mornings
Mercedes Ruehl was 64+ in Monday Mornings as 'Judge Beverly Natheson'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 19 2011
Poster of Psych
Psych
Mercedes Ruehl was 58+ in Psych as 'Detective Goochberg'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jul 07 2006
Poster of Entourage
Entourage
Mercedes Ruehl was 56+ in Entourage as 'Rita Chase'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jul 18 2004
Poster of NCIS
NCIS
Mercedes Ruehl was 55+ in NCIS as 'Marie Quinn'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 23 2003
Poster of Widows
Widows
Mercedes Ruehl was 54+ in Widows as 'Dolly Rawlins'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 20 1999
Poster of Frasier
Frasier
Mercedes Ruehl was 45+ in Frasier as 'Kate Costas'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 20 1984
Poster of Kate & Allie
Kate & Allie
Mercedes Ruehl was 36+ in Kate & Allie
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 1962
Poster of The Oscars
The Oscars
Mercedes Ruehl was 5+ in The Oscars as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Dec 24 1951