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Ruth Maleczech
Actor

Ruth Maleczech

8 Jan 1939Born
30 Sep 2013Died
74Age at death
28Credits

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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Known for

Filmography

  1. 2009The Mystery of ClaywomanFilm: Claire Deerborne
  2. 2008Nick and Norah's Infinite PlaylistFilm: Homeless Caroline
  3. 2002In the Darkness of TimeFilm: (voice) (uncredited)
  4. 2001Law & Order: Criminal IntentSeries: Inez (1 episode)
  5. 1997Mondo PlymptonFilm
  6. 1996The CrucibleFilm: Goody Osborne
  7. 1996SleepersFilm: Woman at Subway Station
  8. 1996AngelaFilm: Sleepwalker
  9. 1996Tales of EroticaFilm: Dutch Housekeeper (segment 'The Dutch Master')
  10. 1995StatuaryFilm: The Statuary Keeper
  11. 1994ERSeries: Marita Novotny (1 episode)
  12. 1993Me and VeronicaFilm: Person on Ferry
  13. 1993The Dutch MasterFilm: Dutch Housekeeper
  14. 1993The Ballad of Little JoFilm: Shopkeeper
  15. 1993XXXtasy: Two Days in the Life of a SaintFilm
  16. 1992In the SoupFilm: Mrs. Rollo
  17. 1991The Cabinet of Dr. RamirezFilm: Cathy’s Mother
  18. 1990Law & OrderSeries: Old Woman (1 episode)
  19. 1989Plymptoons: The Complete Early Works of Bill PlymptonSeries: Android Sister (voice) (1 episode)
  20. 1989Volcano SagaFilm: Narrator
  21. 1988King LearFilm: (voice) (uncredited)
  22. 1987AnnaFilm: Woman #1 / Woman Named Gloria
  23. 1986Dead End KidsFilm
  24. 1985BoomtownFilm: The Android Sisters (voice)
  25. 1984C.H.U.D.Film: Mrs. Monroe
  26. 1984Far from PolandFilm: Anna Walentynowicz
  27. 1981Strong MedicineFilm: Eleanor
  28. 1981ConversationFilm

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