Acting

Rita Rudner

Born September 17, 1953 · Miami, Florida, USA (age 72)

Rita Rudner is an American comedian, actress and writer. She began her career as a dancer, appearing in several Broadway musicals, but switched to stand up comedy at the age of 25 when she saw a gap in the market for female comedians in New York City. She became one of the premier American female comedians to come to success in the 1980s and '90s and at one point Rudner was working successfully bo…

Known For

Gleaming the Cube

Gleaming the Cube · 1989

Gleaming the Cube

MovieCrimeThriller

An Orange County teenager's carefree life of ditching class and skateboarding abandoned pools comes to a screeching halt when someone close to him dies. The cops rule the death a suicide, but the bereaved skater believes he was murdered. It's up to him to solve the case, with a skateboard.

Peter's Friends

Peter's Friends · 1992

Peter's Friends

MovieComedyDrama

After inheriting a large country estate from his late father, Peter invites his friends from college: married couple Roger and Mary, the lonely Maggie, fashionable Sarah, and writer Andrew, who brings his American TV star wife, Carol. Sarah's new boyfriend, Brian, also attends. It has been 10 years since college, and they find their lives are very different.

That's Adequate

That's Adequate · 1989

That's Adequate

This mockumentary about fictional movie studio Adequate Pictures boasts an interesting cast. Tony Randall hosts, and James CoCo (practically on his deathbed) stars as head of the studio. Includes parodies of everything from silent comedies to porn, including an ultra violent "three stooges" style comedy team who put a new spin on the eye poking gag.

Love Hurts

Love Hurts · 2009

MovieComedyRomance

After his wife leaves him, middle-aged Ben Bingham slips into a funk and refuses to change out of his pajamas. Justin, Ben's 17-year-old son, has the cure for what ails his depressed dad: he gives Ben a makeover and pushes him out into the singles scene. Soon Ben is the most popular guy in town, but when Justin falls in love for the first time, Ben must refocus his priorities and set about trying to win back his wife.

The Wrong Guys

The Wrong Guys · 1988

MovieComedyAction

Five former cub scouts have a reunion and go camping on the mountain they never conquered. High jinks ensue due to their childhood enemies and a group of escaped convicts who mistake them for an FBI unit.

Thanks

Three family Thanksgiving gatherings at a California beach house are fraught with tension due to the father's recent remarriage to a younger woman and a national financial crisis.

Goldilocks and the Three Bears

Goldilocks and the Three Bears · 1995

Goldilocks and the Three Bears

MovieComedyFantasy

Orphaned after her parents are killed in an accident, Goldilocks is sent to live with her Uncle Hal in the country. Meanwhile, Uncle Hal, an eco-friendly engineer, discovers that greedy developers plan to destroy the wilderness around his home by building a ski resort.

A Weekend in the Country

A Weekend in the Country · 1996

A Weekend in the Country

MovieRomanceComedy

Six people. One weekend. The possibilities are endless when city meets country in this roundelay of old flames, new flings, and last chances.

Filmography

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Gleaming the Cube

Gleaming the Cube · 1989

Gleaming the Cube

MovieCrimeThriller

An Orange County teenager's carefree life of ditching class and skateboarding abandoned pools comes to a screeching halt when someone close to him dies. The cops rule the death a suicide, but the bereaved skater believes he was murdered. It's up to him to solve the case, with a skateboard.

Mrs. Yabbo

Peter's Friends

Peter's Friends · 1992

Peter's Friends

MovieComedyDrama

After inheriting a large country estate from his late father, Peter invites his friends from college: married couple Roger and Mary, the lonely Maggie, fashionable Sarah, and writer Andrew, who brings his American TV star wife, Carol. Sarah's new boyfriend, Brian, also attends. It has been 10 years since college, and they find their lives are very different.

Writer

That's Adequate

That's Adequate · 1989

That's Adequate

This mockumentary about fictional movie studio Adequate Pictures boasts an interesting cast. Tony Randall hosts, and James CoCo (practically on his deathbed) stars as head of the studio. Includes parodies of everything from silent comedies to porn, including an ultra violent "three stooges" style comedy team who put a new spin on the eye poking gag.

Frieda Philby

Love Hurts

Love Hurts · 2009

MovieComedyRomance

After his wife leaves him, middle-aged Ben Bingham slips into a funk and refuses to change out of his pajamas. Justin, Ben's 17-year-old son, has the cure for what ails his depressed dad: he gives Ben a makeover and pushes him out into the singles scene. Soon Ben is the most popular guy in town, but when Justin falls in love for the first time, Ben must refocus his priorities and set about trying to win back his wife.

Dr. Lisa Levanthorp

The Wrong Guys

The Wrong Guys · 1988

MovieComedyAction

Five former cub scouts have a reunion and go camping on the mountain they never conquered. High jinks ensue due to their childhood enemies and a group of escaped convicts who mistake them for an FBI unit.

Pam

Thanks

Three family Thanksgiving gatherings at a California beach house are fraught with tension due to the father's recent remarriage to a younger woman and a national financial crisis.

Bunny

Goldilocks and the Three Bears

Goldilocks and the Three Bears · 1995

Goldilocks and the Three Bears

MovieComedyFantasy

Orphaned after her parents are killed in an accident, Goldilocks is sent to live with her Uncle Hal in the country. Meanwhile, Uncle Hal, an eco-friendly engineer, discovers that greedy developers plan to destroy the wilderness around his home by building a ski resort.

Ursula

A Weekend in the Country

A Weekend in the Country · 1996

A Weekend in the Country

MovieRomanceComedy

Six people. One weekend. The possibilities are endless when city meets country in this roundelay of old flames, new flings, and last chances.

Writer

Rita Rudner: Born to be Mild

Rita Rudner: Born to be Mild · 1990

Rita Rudner: Born to be Mild

Rita Rudner brings her standup to the Ohio Theatre in this special.

Writer

Rita Rudner: Live from Las Vegas

Rita Rudner: Live from Las Vegas · 2008

Rita Rudner: Live from Las Vegas

Renowned for her sweet-as-pie delivery of shrewdly hilarious observations about life and relationships, award-winning comedian Rita Rudner performs this 2,000th show from her record-breaking Las Vegas run. Recorded live at Harrah's Casino.

Writer

Rita Rudner: A Tale of Two Dresses

Rita Rudner: A Tale of Two Dresses · 2018

Rita Rudner: A Tale of Two Dresses

In her tenth comedy special, Rita Rudner discusses life, parenting and her contentious relationship with Siri. Rita’s teenage daughter, singer/songwriter, Molly Bergman, also appears on the special, singing one of her songs.The special was taped at the Palace Theatre in Los Angeles, CA.

Writer

The Nanny

The Nanny · 1993

SeriesComedyFamily

That flashy girl from Flushing with the heart of an angel (and the voice of a slighty more nasal angel). The comic misadventures of the sweet and sassy Fran Fine, her sophisticated employer, Broadway producer Mr. Sheffield, his boisterous brood and his wisecracking staff.

Margot

Magnum P.I.

Magnum P.I. · 2018

SeriesAction & AdventureDrama

Thomas Magnum, a decorated former Navy SEAL, returns home from Afghanistan and applies his military skills to become a private investigator in Hawaii taking jobs no one else will—with the help of fellow vets T.C. Calvin and Rick Wright, and former MI:6 agent, Juliet Higgins.

Patty Talbot

V.I.P.

SeriesAction & AdventureComedy

While attending a Hollywood premiere with a famous action star, a crazed fan pulls a gun—but her movie hunk turns into a coward, and it's Vallery who becomes the hero. Suddenly, she's thrown into a world of action and danger as owner of a Hollywood protection agency, Vallery Irons Protection (V.I.P.), taking risks to protect others at a price few are willing to pay.

Bidder at Art Auction

Tales from the Crypt

Tales from the Crypt · 1989

Tales from the Crypt

SeriesComedyMystery

Cadaverous scream legend the Crypt Keeper is your macabre host for these forays of fright and fun based on the classic E.C. Comics tales from back in the day. So shamble up to the bar and pick your poison. Will it be an insane Santa on a personal slay ride? Honeymooners out to fulfill the "til death do we part" vow ASAP?

Rolanda (segment "Whirlpool")

As Told by Ginger

As Told by Ginger · 2000

As Told by Ginger

SeriesFamilyAnimation

As Told by Ginger focuses on middle schooler Ginger Foutley who, with her friends, tries to become more than a social geek.

Mrs. Fleming (voice)

Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist

Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist · 1995

Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist

SeriesAnimationComedy

From living with his deadbeat son, Ben, to his day-to-day dealings with his stunningly sarcastic secretary, Laura, join therapist Jonathan Katz as he picks the brains of your favorite stand-up comedians.

Additional Writing

One Night Stand

One Night Stand · 1989

One Night Stand

A series of stand-up comedy specials.

Queer Eye for the Straight Guy

Queer Eye for the Straight Guy · 2003

Queer Eye for the Straight Guy

SeriesComedyReality

You never know what the Fab Five will do - or say - next as they travel across the US and deconstruct a straight guy's life, giving him a fabulous new wardrobe, personal grooming tips, a signature recipe or two, some good-looking furniture, personal relating skills and a brand-new attitude.

Landing on their Feet

Landing on their Feet

Landing on their Feet

When one man vanishes from the face of the earth, the two inherently different women in his life must learn to work together to reveal the truth in this fresh, funny, and original detective drama.

Creator

Rita Rudner

Rita Rudner · 1990

Singer, actress, dancer, comedienne: these are just some of the words the popular American comic can spell. Rita Rudner's first British series features stand-up comedy, sketches and songs.

Writer