Acting
Ruth Maleczech
Born 1939-01-08
East Cleveland, Ohio, USA
Department: Acting
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. Description above from the Wikipedia article Ruth Maleczech, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Known For
Prominent works featuring Ruth Maleczech
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Sleepers
1996
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Law & Order
1990
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ER
1994
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Law & Order: Criminal Intent
2001
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Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist
2008
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The Crucible
1996
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C.H.U.D.
1984
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In the Soup
1992
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King Lear
1988
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Angela
1996
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Filmography & Credits
Complete career catalog (28 titles)
| Poster | Title | Character / Role | Type | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Mystery of Claywoman | Claire Deerborne | Movie | 2009 | |
 | Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist | Homeless Caroline | Movie | 2008 |
 | In the Darkness of Time | (voice) (uncredited) | Movie | 2002 |
 | Law & Order: Criminal Intent | Inez | TV Series | 2001 |
 | Mondo Plympton | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1997 |
 | The Crucible | Goody Osborne | Movie | 1996 |
 | Sleepers | Woman at Subway Station | Movie | 1996 |
 | Angela | Sleepwalker | Movie | 1996 |
 | Tales of Erotica | Dutch Housekeeper (segment 'The Dutch Master') | Movie | 1996 |
 | Statuary | The Statuary Keeper | Movie | 1995 |
 | ER | Marita Novotny | TV Series | 1994 |
 | Me and Veronica | Person on Ferry | Movie | 1993 |
 | The Dutch Master | Dutch Housekeeper | Movie | 1993 |
 | The Ballad of Little Jo | Shopkeeper | Movie | 1993 |
 | XXXtasy: Two Days in the Life of a Saint | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1993 |
 | In the Soup | Mrs. Rollo | Movie | 1992 |
 | The Cabinet of Dr. Ramirez | Cathy’s Mother | Movie | 1991 |
 | Law & Order | Old Woman | TV Series | 1990 |
 | Plymptoons: The Complete Early Works of Bill Plympton | Android Sister (voice) | TV Series | 1989 |
 | Volcano Saga | Narrator | Movie | 1989 |
 | King Lear | (voice) (uncredited) | Movie | 1988 |
 | Anna | Woman #1 / Woman Named Gloria | Movie | 1987 |
| Dead End Kids | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1986 | |
 | Boomtown | The Android Sisters (voice) | Movie | 1985 |
 | C.H.U.D. | Mrs. Monroe | Movie | 1984 |
| Far from Poland | Anna Walentynowicz | Movie | 1984 | |
 | Strong Medicine | Eleanor | Movie | 1981 |
 | Conversation | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1981 |