Susan Ruttan, a talented and accomplished actress and producer, entered this world on September 16, 1948, in the charming city of Oregon City, Oregon, USA. Throughout her remarkable career, she has made a lasting impact on the entertainment industry, with notable roles in iconic productions such as the hit television series "L.A. Law" (1986),the psychological thriller "Dead Air" (2009),and the cult classic "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" (1997). Prior to her current endeavors, Susan was married to two individuals, Randy McDonald and Melven Ruttan.
Personal Details
BornSep 16, 1948 Oregon City, Oregon, USA
Spouse
Randy McDonald
( Oct 27, 1990 to Dec 31, 1969 )Melven Ruttan
( Aug 26, 1967 to Nov 22, 1970 )
Biography
Career
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2024

A Man on the Inside as Gladys Montrose
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2018

American Vandal as Patricia McClain
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2015

Come Simi as Jeannie
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2009

Prayers for Bobby as Betty Lambert
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Dead Air as Maggie
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Donna on Demand as Rose
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2008

Half-Life as Lorraine Parker
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2006

You Did What? as Mom
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The Legend of Butch & Sundance as Mrs. Place
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2004

Helter Skelter as Mrs. Kasabian
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2002

L.A. Law: The Movie as Roxanne Melman
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2000

The Ultimate Christmas Present as Mrs. Claus
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1999

Love Kills as Lela
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1998
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Krippendorf's Tribe as Mrs. O'Brian
{"id":156959,"title":"Touched by Evil","year":"1997","character":"Madge Jaynes","permalink":"https:\/\/streamfind.com\/us\/movie\/touched-by-evil","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_156959.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_156959.jpg"},"released":1}
1997

Touched by Evil as Madge Jaynes
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1996

Jack Reed: A Killer Among Us as Arlene
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Jack Reed: Death and Vengeance as Arlene Reed
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Justice for Annie: A Moment of Truth Movie as Helen Preston
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1995

Jack Reed: One of Our Own as Arlene Reed
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1994

Jack Reed: A Search for Justice as Arlene Reed
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1993

Jack Reed: Badge of Honor as Arlene Reed
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Without Warning: Terror in the Towers as Anne Marie Tesoriero
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1992

Deadly Matrimony as Arlene Reed
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L.A. Law as Roxanne Melman
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1991
{"id":159748,"title":"Sweet 15","year":"1990","character":"Mrs. Zavala","permalink":"https:\/\/streamfind.com\/us\/movie\/sweet-15","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_159748.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_159748.jpg"},"released":1}
1990

Sweet 15 as Mrs. Zavala
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A Quiet Little Neighborhood, a Perfect Little Murder as Judy Hecker
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Funny About Love as Claire
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Fire and Rain as Sandra Thompson
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1989

Chances Are as Woman in the Bookstore
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1988

Take My Daughters, Please as Courtney
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Bad Dreams as Miriam
{"id":24886,"title":"Bay Cove","year":"1987","character":"Debbi McGwin","permalink":"https:\/\/streamfind.com\/us\/movie\/bay-cove","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_24886.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_24886.jpg"},"released":1}
1987

Bay Cove as Debbi McGwin
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1986

Under the Influence as Ms. Morgan
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1985

Kicks as Rosemary
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Murder: By Reason of Insanity as Judge M. Tyson
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Do You Remember Love as Julie
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1984

Scorned and Swindled as Margie
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Second Sight: A Love Story as Robin
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Bad Manners as Biker
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1983

Thursday's Child as Portsmouth Nurse
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Packin' It In as Mrs. Estep
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Independence Day as Nurse
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1982

Drop-Out Father as Woman Prude
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2002