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Susan Diane Ruttan is an American actress. She is best known for her role as Roxanne Melman on L.A. Law (1986–1993), for which she was nominated four times for a Primetime Emmy Award.
Birth Name
Susan Dunrud
Born
Thursday, 16 September 1948
Actress Filmography
Title | Character | Year |
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Sprung | Lorraine | 2022 |
United States of Al | Mrs. Foster | 2021 |
Bob Hearts Abishola | Mrs. Clark | 2019 |
Weird City | Linda Maxsome | 2019 |
9-1-1 | Sandy | 2018 |
The Good Doctor | May | 2017 |
American Vandal | Patricia McClain | 2017 |
Come Simi | Jeannie | 2015 |
Battle Creek | Carole | 2015 |
Swelter | Church Lady | 2014 |
Actress Filmography
Title | Character | Year |
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Sprung | Lorraine | 2022 |
United States of Al | Mrs. Foster | 2021 |
Bob Hearts Abishola | Mrs. Clark | 2019 |
Weird City | Linda Maxsome | 2019 |
9-1-1 | Sandy | 2018 |
The Good Doctor | May | 2017 |
American Vandal | Patricia McClain | 2017 |
Come Simi | Jeannie | 2015 |
Battle Creek | Carole | 2015 |
Swelter | Church Lady | 2014 |
The Grim Sleeper | Debra Gerngross | 2014 |
I Didn't Do It | Ada | 2014 |
Mom | Lucy | 2013 |
Common Law | Paul's Mother | 2012 |
Grimm | Betty Frame | 2011 |
Shameless | Sister Mary Luke | 2011 |
The Talk | Self | 2010 |
Good Luck Charlie | Mrs. Dobbs | 2010 |
Dead Air | Maggie | 2009 |
The Forgotten | Horsemama | 2009 |
Donna on Demand | Rose | 2009 |
Hawthorne | Dolores Kramer | 2009 |
Castle | Mrs. Pike | 2009 |
Prayers for Bobby | Betty Lambert | 2009 |
Half-Life | Lorraine Parker | 2008 |
Private Practice | Nora | 2007 |
Tell Me You Love Me | Nick's Mother | 2007 |
You Did What? | Mom | 2006 |
Hannah Montana | Grandma | 2006 |
Ghost Whisperer | Mrs. Blakelock | 2005 |
Grey's Anatomy | Mrs. Swork | 2005 |
The Legend of Butch & Sundance | Mrs. Place | 2004 |
Boston Legal | Jeanie Biddle | 2004 |
CSI: NY | Mrs. Moreland | 2004 |
Helter Skelter | Mrs. Kasabian | 2004 |
The Sure Hand of God | Lucy Trotter | 2004 |
NCIS | Samantha Delfino | 2003 |
Monk | Mrs. Ledsky | 2002 |
The Agency | Mrs. Barnes | 2001 |
Maybe It's Me | Mrs. Finn | 2001 |
The Fighting Fitzgeralds | Irene Rafferty | 2001 |
The Division | Mrs. Evans | 2001 |
The Ultimate Christmas Present | Mrs. Claus | 2000 |
Gideon's Crossing | Dr. Grace Tarpon | 2000 |
Gilmore Girls | Bed & Breakfast Wife | 2000 |
Yes, Dear | Aunt Betty | 2000 |
Strong Medicine | Dr. Offenbach | 2000 |
Brutally Normal | Pooh's Mother | 2000 |
Love Kills | Lela | 1999 |
Popular | Joy Ferrara | 1999 |
Family Law | Hairstylist's Angry Client | 1999 |
Judging Amy | Lyla Myles | 1999 |
Life of the Party: The Pamela Harriman Story | Janet | 1998 |
Any Day Now | Marietta Pryor | 1998 |
Love Boat: The Next Wave | Doris Werner | 1998 |
Krippendorf's Tribe | Mrs. O'Brian | 1998 |
Buffy the Vampire Slayer | Doris Kroeger | 1997 |
Touched by Evil | Madge Jaynes | 1997 |
Jack Reed: Death and Vengeance | Arlene Reed | 1996 |
Suddenly Susan | Nectarine Stites | 1996 |
Justice for Annie: A Moment of Truth Movie | Helen Preston | 1996 |
3rd Rock from the Sun | Cathy | 1996 |
Jack Reed: A Killer Among Us | Arlene | 1996 |
Courthouse | Stefanie Dale | 1995 |
Jack Reed: One of Our Own | Arlene Reed | 1995 |
Jack Reed: A Search for Justice | Arlene Reed | 1994 |
Touched by an Angel | Joanne Peters / Mrs. Donovan | 1994 |
Chicago Hope | Linda Fortin | 1994 |
Sweet Justice | Marilyn Craig | 1994 |
Jack Reed: Badge of Honor | Arlene Reed | 1993 |
The Mommies | Anne | 1993 |
John & Leeza from Hollywood | Self | 1993 |
Without Warning: Terror in the Towers | Anne Marie Tesoriero | 1993 |
Bride of Killer Nerd | Extra | 1992 |
Deadly Matrimony | Arlene Reed | 1992 |
The Chuck Woolery Show | Self | 1991 |
One on One with John Tesh | Self | 1991 |
A Triumph of the Heart: The Ricky Bell Story | Carol | 1991 |
Funny About Love | Claire | 1990 |
Sweet 15 | Mrs. Zavala | 1990 |
Fire and Rain | Sandra Thompson | 1989 |
Chances Are | Woman in the Bookstore | 1989 |
The Arsenio Hall Show | Herself | 1989 |
Bad Dreams | Miriam | 1988 |
The 14th Annual People's Choice Awards | Self - Accepting Award for Favourite Television Drama Program | 1988 |
Family Comedy Hour | Self | 1987 |
Bay Cove | Debbi McGwin | 1987 |
American Film Institute Comedy Special | Marian (segment "Gwendolyn") | 1987 |
Under the Influence | Ms. Morgan | 1986 |
L.A. Law | Roxanne Melman | 1986 |
Murder: By Reason of Insanity | Judge M. Tyson | 1985 |
What's Happening Now! | Jane | 1985 |
Do You Remember Love | Julie Myers / Julie | 1985 |
Kicks | Rosemary | 1985 |
Super Password | Self - Celebrity Contestant | 1984 |
Bad Manners | Biker | 1984 |
Second Sight: A Love Story | Robin | 1984 |
Night Court | Mrs. Blake | 1984 |
AfterMASH | Doris Gardena | 1983 |
Buffalo Bill | Katherine Zawicki Shub | 1983 |
The New Leave It to Beaver | Mrs. Livermore | 1983 |
Amanda's | Sister Mary Elizabeth | 1983 |
Packin' It In | Mrs. Estep | 1983 |
Thursday's Child | Portsmouth Nurse | 1983 |
Independence Day | Nurse #2 / Nurse | 1983 |
Newhart | Sarah | 1982 |
Remington Steele | Miss Livermore | 1982 |
Drop-Out Father | Woman Prude | 1982 |
The Powers of Matthew Star | Bus Driver | 1982 |
Best of the West | Pregnant Woman / Mrs. Mahoney | 1981 |
Harper Valley P.T.A. | Woman | 1981 |
Bosom Buddies | Esther Crane | 1980 |
It's a Living | Waitress | 1980 |
CBS Schoolbreak Special | Ms. Morales | 1980 |
Benson | Rita | 1979 |
Quincy M.E. | Helen | 1976 |
The Jeffersons | Mrs. Cunningham | 1975 |
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson | Herself - Guest | 1962 |
Year | Type | Category | Won |
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1990 | Golden Globe | Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television | Nominated |
1990 | Emmy | Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series | Nominated |
1989 | Golden Globe | Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television | Nominated |
1989 | Emmy | Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series | Nominated |
1988 | Emmy | Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series | Nominated |
1987 | Emmy | Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series | Nominated |