7.6
Movie
Acting
Ruth Maleczech
- Born
- Died
- (aged 74)
- Birthplace
- East Cleveland, Ohio, USA
- Credits
- 28 titles
Biography
Ruth Sophia Reinprecht (January 8, 1939 – September 30, 2013), professionally known as Ruth Maleczech, was an American avant-garde stage actress. She won three Obie Awards for Best Actress in her career, for Hajj (1983), Through the Leaves, (1984) and Lear (1990) and an Obie Award for Design, shared with Julie Archer, for Vanishing Pictures (1980), which she also directed. Her portrayal of King Lear as an imperious Southern matriarch in Lear was widely acclaimed.
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Signature work
Known For
7.6
Movie
6.4
Movie
Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist
7.8
TV
ER
7.3
TV
Law & Order
6.6
Movie
The Crucible
7.6
TV
Law & Order: Criminal Intent
5.6
Movie
C.H.U.D.
6.7
Movie
In the Soup
6.1
Movie
The Ballad of Little Jo
5.5
Movie
Angela
4.3
Movie
The Dutch Master
5.5
Movie
Anna
3.9
Movie
Tales of Erotica
5.2
Movie
The Cabinet of Dr. Ramirez
6.3
Movie
Strong Medicine
6.7
Movie
Boomtown
6.7
Movie
Mondo Plympton
3.3
Movie
Me and Veronica
Acting credits 28
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | The Mystery of Claywoman Film | Claire Deerborne |
| 2008 | Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist Film | Homeless Caroline |
| 2002 | In the Darkness of Time Film | (voice) (uncredited) |
| 2001 | Law & Order: Criminal Intent TV | Inez (1 ep) |
| 1997 | Mondo Plympton Film | |
| 1996 | The Crucible Film | Goody Osborne |
| 1996 | Sleepers Film | Woman at Subway Station |
| 1996 | Angela Film | Sleepwalker |
| 1996 | Tales of Erotica Film | Dutch Housekeeper (segment 'The Dutch Master') |
| 1995 | Statuary Film | The Statuary Keeper |
| 1994 | ER TV | Marita Novotny (1 ep) |
| 1993 | Me and Veronica Film | Person on Ferry |
| 1993 | The Dutch Master Film | Dutch Housekeeper |
| 1993 | The Ballad of Little Jo Film | Shopkeeper |
| 1993 | XXXtasy: Two Days in the Life of a Saint Film | |
| 1992 | In the Soup Film | Mrs. Rollo |
| 1991 | The Cabinet of Dr. Ramirez Film | Cathy’s Mother |
| 1990 | Law & Order TV | Old Woman (1 ep) |
| 1989 | Plymptoons: The Complete Early Works of Bill Plympton TV | Android Sister (voice) (1 ep) |
| 1989 | Volcano Saga Film | Narrator |
| 1988 | King Lear Film | (voice) (uncredited) |
| 1987 | Anna Film | Woman #1 / Woman Named Gloria |
| 1986 | Dead End Kids Film | |
| 1985 | Boomtown Film | The Android Sisters (voice) |
| 1984 | C.H.U.D. Film | Mrs. Monroe |
| 1984 | Far from Poland Film | Anna Walentynowicz |
| 1981 | Strong Medicine Film | Eleanor |
| 1981 | Conversation Film |