Cast & creator
Rutanya Alda
Best known for Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Law & Order, Law & Order
Rutanya Alda (born October 13, 1942) is a Latvian-American actress.
Also known as: Ruth Alda, Rutanya Skrastina, Ratanya Alda
76
film credits
16
television credits
92
1967–2026 · acting roles
6.4
average across scored titles
Signature credits
Known for
Across film & television
Filmography (92)
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Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Patrice Conaway
1999
Law & Order
Sara Cheney
1990Law & Order
Ruth Devon
1990
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
Faye Matthews
2000
Law & Order: Criminal Intent
Rose Cahill
2001
Blue Bloods
Mrs Harton
2010
JAG
Elaine Harridan
1995
Cold Case
Jenny (2006)
2003
Judging Amy
Celia Loomis
1999
Cannon
Mrs. Degnan
1971
Tales from the Crypt
Mildred
1989
John Doe
Cassie Barker
2002
Rosemary's Baby
Dr. Hill's Answering Service (voice) (uncredited)
1968
The Deer Hunter
Angela
1978
Rocky II
Doctor Cooper (uncredited)
1979
Gun
Clara
1997
The War with Grandpa
Lynn Marino
2020
Hello, Dolly!
Townsperson (uncredited)
1969
Old Dogs & New Tricks
Barbara Fierce
2011
The Glass House
Vice Principal
2001
The Long Goodbye
Rutanya Sweet
1973
Amityville II: The Possession
Delores Montelli
1982
Pat Garrett & Billy the Kid
Ruthie Lee
1973
Black Widow
Irene
1987
Love Comes Softly
Wanda Marshall
2003
Mommie Dearest
Carol Ann
1981
The Panic in Needle Park
Admitting Nurse
1971
Too Big to Fail
Admiral Evans
2011
You Don't Know Jack
Vendor
2010
The Ref
Linda
1994
Steel
Mrs. Hunt
1997
The Dark Half
Miriam Cowley
1993
The Stuff
Psychologist
1985
Last Exit to Brooklyn
Georgette's Mother
1989
Racing with the Moon
Mrs. Nash
1984
Looking for Mr. Goodbar
Deaf Teacher (uncredited)
1977
The Last Tycoon
Monroe Stahr's Secretary (uncredited)
1976
When a Stranger Calls
Mrs. Mandrakis
1979
The Fury
Kristen
1978
Vigilante
Vickie Marino
1983
Executive Action
Assassination - Team B
1973
Article 99
Ann Travis
1992
Swashbuckler
Bath Attendant
1976
Stolen
Older Sally Ann
2009
Scarecrow
Woman in camper
1973
Hi, Mom!
'Be Black Baby' Audience
1970
Where Is Kyra?
Ms. Pavlovsky
2018
The Terminal Man
Nurse
1974
Prancer
Aunt Sarah
1989
Next Stop, Greenwich Village
Party Guest (uncredited)
1976
Late Phases
Gloria Baker
2014
Double Jeopardy
Gabriel Neuland
1996
Ovum
Barbara
2015
Childhood Sweetheart?
Maureen
1997
Faye
Self
2024
Christmas Evil
Theresa
1980
Winnie
Mrs. Paretti
1988
Split
Melissa
2016
The People Next Door
Nurse (uncredited)
1970
My First Mister
Woman at Apartment
2001
To Find a Man
Abortion Clinic Advisor (uncredited)
1972
Hotshot
Georgia Kristidis
1987
They
Sue Madehurst
1993
Greetings
Linda (Shoplifter)
1968
The Scout
Anna
2026
American Perfekt
Gloria
1997
Gross Anatomy
Mama Slovak
1989
Girls Nite Out
Barney / Katie Cavanaugh
1982
Wirey Spindell
Coach's Wife
2000
Beauty and the Beast
Mary
1987Beauty and the Beast
Sarah
1987
Rainbow Drive
Marge Crawford
1990
Apprentice to Murder
Elma Kelly
1988
Safe Passage
Beth
1994
Blume in Love
Welfare Client (uncredited)
1973
Mommie Dearest: Joan Lives On
2006
Leaving Normal
Palmer Hospital Nurse
1992
Can Ellen Be Saved?
Rachael
1974
Deadly Hero
1975
Murder Without Conviction
Virginia McAlpin
2004
Defense Play
Victoria Vandemeer
1988
Return
Mrs. Miller
2011
Zelda
1993
Handsome Harry
Mrs. Schroeder
2009
Rappin'
Cecilia
1985
Mystery Woman: Snapshot
Marsha
2005
The Borgia Stick
Nurse
1967
Mommie Dearest: The Revival of Joan
2006
Battered
1978
City Wide Fever
Rutanya
2026
Mommie Dearest: Life with Joan
2006
Laguna Heat
Dr. Kroyden
1987