Mercedes Ruehl

Mercedes Ruehl

77 · Born: Feb 28, 1948

Personal Details

BornFeb 28, 1948 Queens, New York City, New York, USA
Parents
  • Vincent Ruehl
  • Mercedes J. Ruehl

Biography

Pamela Sue Ruehl, a highly acclaimed actress, marked a significant milestone in her illustrious career with her first Academy Award nomination and win for her remarkable portrayal of Anne Napolitano, the emotionally complex and deeply troubled girlfriend of a fallen radio personality, played by the talented Jeff Bridges, in the critically acclaimed film The Fisher King (1991),directed by the visionary Terry Gilliam.

This outstanding performance not only earned Ruehl an Oscar but also a Golden Globe, as well as numerous other accolades, solidifying her reputation as a talented and versatile actress. The Los Angeles Times praised her work, describing it as "a bravura performance that effortlessly transitions from high-energy banter to an intense and heart-wrenching display of pain and sorrow".

Throughout her career, Ruehl has made a lasting impression on the film industry with her notable roles in a range of films, including The Fisher King (1991),Lost in Yonkers (1993),and For Roseanna (1997),showcasing her remarkable range and depth as an actress.

Career

2024
Accused
Accused as Connie
2023
2019
Hustlers
Hustlers as Mother
2014
Chu and Blossom
Chu and Blossom as Mrs. Fefterg
2013
Star Spangled Banners
Star Spangled Banners as Rosalind Banner
2010
Goldstar, Ohio
Goldstar, Ohio as Adriana Rock
2009
Loving Leah
Loving Leah as Janice
2005
Mom at Sixteen
Mom at Sixteen as Terry Jeffries
Bad Apple
Bad Apple as Lorraine Gibbons
2002
Guilt by Association
Guilt by Association as Susan Walker
Widows
Widows as Dolly Rawlins
2001
2000
What's Cooking?
What's Cooking? as Elizabeth Avila
More Dogs Than Bones
More Dogs Than Bones as Victoria 'Vic' Galletti
1999
1998
Gia
Gia as Kathleen Carangi
1997
SUBWAYStories: Tales from the Underground
SUBWAYStories: Tales from the Underground as Leyla (segment "Underground")
1993
Last Action Hero
Last Action Hero as Irene Madigan
Lost in Yonkers
Lost in Yonkers as Bella Kurnitz
1991
Another You
Another You as Elaine
1990
Crazy People
Crazy People as Dr. Liz Baylor
1989
Crimes and Misdemeanors
Crimes and Misdemeanors as Party Guest (uncredited)
1988
Big
Big as Mrs. Baskin
Married to the Mob
Married to the Mob as Connie Russo
Leader of the Band
Leader of the Band as Miss Cooper
Radio Days
Radio Days as Ad Man
1986
Twisted
Twisted as Cybelle
1981
Four Friends
Four Friends as Woman in Taxi
1979
The Warriors
The Warriors as Policewoman
1976
Dona Flor and Her Two Husbands
Dona Flor and Her Two Husbands as American girl in casino