Mercedes Ruehl | |
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 Ruehl in 2009 | |
| Born | February 28, 1948 New York City, U.S. |
| Education | College of New Rochelle (BA) Pacific Conservatory of the Performing Arts |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1976–present |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 2 |
| Relatives | Peter Ruehl (brother) |
Mercedes J. Ruehl (/ruːl/ ROOL;[1] born February 28, 1948) is an American screen, stage, and television actress. She is the recipient of several accolades, including an Academy Award, a Golden Globe Award, a Tony Award, a Drama Desk Award, two Obie Awards, and two Outer Critics Circle Awards.
Ruehl is known for her leading performance in the play Lost in Yonkers (1990) and supporting performance in the film The Fisher King (1991). Her other film credits include Big (1988), Married to the Mob (1988), Last Action Hero (1993), Roseanna's Grave (1997), Gia (1998), The Minus Man (1999) and Hustlers (2019).
- ^ "Say How: R". National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled. Retrieved April 21, 2020.