Deborah Rush
Acting
Deborah Rush (born April 10, 1954) is an American actress. She has worked in television, film and on Broadway. In 1984, she was nominated for a Tony Award for Best Performance by a Featured Actress in a Play for Michael Frayn's comedy Noises Off. She also acted in Stephen Adly Guirgis' The Last Days of Judas Iscariot. In 2003 she acted in the comedy film American Wedding, as Mary Flaherty, Michelle Flaherty's mom. In December 2008, she joined the cast of the Broadway revival of Blithe Spirit.
Known for
2018Accommodations
Victoria Maason
2016Women Who Kill
Grace
2015Ava's Possessions
Joanna
2012Rhymes with Banana
Jane
2009The Box
Clymene Steward
2009Julie & Julia
Avis De Voto
2008The Visitor
Upper Eastside Woman
2008Fling
Katherine
2007The Good Life
Diane
2006Half Nelson
Jo Dunne
2006Strangers with Candy
Sara Blank
2003American Wedding
Mary Flaherty
2002The Good Girl
Gwen Jackson
2002Bad Company
Mrs. Peterson
1999Earthly Possessions
Heidi Anderson
1999Three to Tango
Lenore
1999Advice From a Caterpillar
Diner Hostess
1998You've Got Mail
Veronica Cash
1997In & Out
Ava Blazer
1995Reckless
Trish
1992Unnatural Pursuits
Stephanie Didcot
1992Passed Away
Denise Scanlan
1990My Blue Heaven
Linda
1989Family Business
Michele Dempsey