Rutanya Alda

Rutanya Alda

83 · Born: Oct 13, 1942

Personal Details

BornOct 13, 1942 Riga, Latvian SSR, Soviet Union

Biography

Rutanya Alda, a talented and accomplished actress and writer, entered this world on October 13, 1942, in the beautiful city of Riga, which is located in the Latvian SSR, a region within the vast and complex Soviet Union.

As a gifted performer, she has made a lasting impact on the world of cinema, starring in a wide range of iconic films that have captured the hearts and imaginations of audiences around the globe. Among her most notable roles are those in the critically acclaimed films "The Deer Hunter" (1978),"Mommie Dearest" (1981),and "Amityville II: The Possession" (1982).

In her personal life, Rutanya Alda was previously married to the talented actor Richard Bright, with whom she shared a deep and abiding love and connection.

Career

2025
2020
2018
Where Is Kyra?
Where Is Kyra? as Ms. Pavlovsky
2016
Split
Split as Melissa
Old Dogs & New Tricks
Old Dogs & New Tricks as Barbara Fierce
2015
Ovum
Ovum as Barbara
2014
Night of the Wolf
Night of the Wolf as Gloria Baker
2011
Return
Return as Mrs. Miller
Too Big to Fail
Too Big to Fail as Admiral Evans
2010
2009
Stolen
Stolen as Older Sally Ann
Handsome Harry
Handsome Harry as Mrs. Schroeder
2005
2004
Murder Without Conviction
Murder Without Conviction as Virginia McAlpin
2003
Love Comes Softly
Love Comes Softly as Wanda Marshall
2001
My First Mister
My First Mister as Woman at Apartment
The Glass House
The Glass House as Vice Principal
2000
Wirey Spindell
Wirey Spindell as Coach's Wife
1997
Steel
Steel as Mrs. Hunt
1996
Double Jeopardy
Double Jeopardy as Gabriel Neuland
1994
The Ref
The Ref as Linda
1993
The Dark Half
The Dark Half as Miriam Cowley
Children of the Mist
Children of the Mist as Sue Madehurst
1992
Leaving Normal
Leaving Normal as Palmer Hospital Nurse
Article 99
Article 99 as Ann Travis
1990
Rainbow Drive
Rainbow Drive as Marge Crawford
1989
Prancer
Prancer as Aunt Sarah
Last Exit to Brooklyn
Last Exit to Brooklyn as Georgette's Mother
Gross Anatomy
Gross Anatomy as Mama Slovak
1988
Winnie
Winnie as Mrs. Paretti
Defense Play
Defense Play as Victoria Vandemeer
1987
El rey del futbol
El rey del futbol as Georgia Kristidis
Laguna Heat
Laguna Heat as Dr. Kroyden
1985
Rappin'
Rappin' as Cecilia
The Stuff
The Stuff as Psychologist
1984
1983
Vigilante
Vigilante as Vickie Marino
1982
Girls Nite Out
Girls Nite Out as Barney / Katie Cavanaugh
1981
Mommie Dearest
Mommie Dearest as Carol Ann
1980
1979
When a Stranger Calls
When a Stranger Calls as Mrs. Mandrakis
Rocky II
Rocky II as Doctor Cooper (uncredited)
1978
The Fury
The Fury as Kristen
1977
Looking for Mr. Goodbar
Looking for Mr. Goodbar as Deaf Teacher (uncredited)
1976
Next Stop, Greenwich Village
Next Stop, Greenwich Village as Party Guest (uncredited)
Swashbuckler
Swashbuckler as Bath Attendant
The Last Tycoon
The Last Tycoon as Monroe Stahr's Secretary (uncredited)
1974
1973
Scarecrow
Scarecrow as Woman in camper
Blume in Love
Blume in Love as Welfare Client (uncredited)
Executive Action
Executive Action as Assassination - Team B
The Long Goodbye
The Long Goodbye as Rutanya Sweet
1972
To Find a Man
To Find a Man as Abortion Clinic Advisor (uncredited)
1971
The Panic in Needle Park
The Panic in Needle Park as Admitting Nurse
1970
The People Next Door
The People Next Door as Nurse (uncredited)
Hi, Mom!
Hi, Mom! as 'Be Black Baby' Audience
1969
Hello, Dolly!
Hello, Dolly! as Townsperson (uncredited)
1968
Greetings
Greetings as Linda (Shoplifter)
Rosemary's Baby
Rosemary's Baby as Dr. Hill's Answering Service (voice) (uncredited)
1967