Susan Ruttan (née Dunsrud; born September 16, 1948 in Oregon City, Oregon) is an American actress of Norwegian descent. She is best known for L.A. Law, Krippendorf's Tribe, and Helter Skelter.
Ruttan has been married twice—to Mel Ruttan and Joe Warbis—and has an adopted son.
Works with Susan Ruttan:
Film
- 1982 Drop Out Father: Woman Prude (Made-for-TV Movie)
- 1983 Independence Day 1983: Nurse #2
- 1983 Thursdays Child: Portsmouth Nurse (TV Movie)
- 1983 Packin It In: Mrs. Estep (TV Movie)
- 1984 Second Sight A Love Story: Robin (TV Movie)
- 1984 Scorned And Swindled: Margie (TV Movie)
- 1984 Bad Manners: Biker
- 1985 Do You Remember Love: Julie Myers (TV Movie)
- 1985 Murder By Reason Of Insanity: Judge M. Tyson (TV Movie)
- 1986 Under The Influence: Ms. Morgan (TV Movie)
- 1987 Bay Cove: Debbie McGwin (TV Movie)
- 1988 Bad Dreams: Miriam
- 1989 Chances Are: Woman in the Bookstore
- 1989 Fire And Rain: Sandra Thompson (TV Movie)
- 1990 Funny About Love: Claire
- 1990 A Quiet Little Nieghborhood A Perfect Little Murder: Judy Hecker (TV Movie)
- 1990 Sweet 15: Mrs. Zavala (TV Movie)
- 1991 Triumph Of The Heart The Ricky Bell Story: Carol (TV Movie)
- 1991 Deadly Medicine: Genene Jones (TV Movie)
- 1992 Deadly Matrimony: Arlene Reed (TV Movie)
- Reprised role in Jack Reed Badge Of Honor (1993), Jack Reed A Search For Justice (1994), Jack Reed One Of Our Own (1995), Jack Reed A Killer Among Us (1996), and Jack Reed Death And Vengeance (1996).
- 1992 Bride Of Killer Nerd: Extra
- 1993 Without Warning Terror In The Towers: Anne Marie Tesoriero (TV Movie)
- 1996 Justice For Annie A Moment Of Truth Movie: Helen Preston (TV Movie)
- 1997 Touched By Evil: Madge Jaynes (TV Movie)
- 1998 Krippendorf's Tribe: Mrs. O’Brian
- 1998 Love Kills: Lela
- 1998 Life Of The Party The Pamela Harriman Story: Janet (TV Movie)
- 2000 The Ultimate Christmas Present: Mrs. Claus (TV Movie)
- 2004 The Sure Hand Of God: Lucy Trotter
- 2004 Helter Skelter: Mrs. Kasabian (TV Movie)
- 2004 The Legend Of Butch And Sundance: Mrs. Place (TV Movie)
- 2006 You Did What: Mom
- 2008 Half Life: Lorraine Parker
- 2009 Prayers for Bobby: Betty Lambert (TV Movie)
- 2009 Donna On Demand: Rose
- 2009 Dead Air (2009): Maggie
- 2014 The Grim Sleeper: Debra Gerngross
- 2014 Swelter: Church Lady
- 2015 Come Simi: Jeannie
Television
- 1981 Bosom Buddies: Esther Crane (1 episode)
- 1981 It's a Living: Waitress (1 episode)
- 1981 Harper Valley PTA: Woman (1 episode)
- 1981 Quincy, M.E.: Helen (1 episode)
- 1981-82 Best Of The West: Pregnant Woman/Mrs. Mahoney (2 episodes)
- 1982 The Powers of Matthew Star: Bus Driver (1 episode)
- 1983 AfterMASH: Doris Gardena (1 episode)
- 1983 Amandas: Sister Mary Elizabeth (1 episode)
- 1984 Empire (1 episode)
- 1984 Buffalo Bill: Katherine Zawicki Shub (2 episodes)
- 1984 Benson: Rita (1 episode)
- 1984 Remington Steele: Miss Livermore (1 episode)
- 1985 The Jeffersons: Mrs. Cunningham (1 episode)
- 1985 Whats Happening Now: Jane (1 episode)
- 1985 Night Court: Mrs. Blake (1 episode)
- 1986 The New Leave It To Beaver: Mrs. Livermore (2 episodes)
- 1986-93note L.A. Law: Roxanne Melman
- 1990 CBS Schoolbreak Special: Ms. Morales (1 episode)
- 1994-2000 Touched by an Angel: Joanne Peters/Mrs. Donovan (2 episodes)
- 1995 Sweet Justice: Marilyn Craig (1 episode)
- 1995 Courthouse: Stefanie Dale (1 episode)
- 1996-97 Chicago Hope: Linda Fortin (2 episodes)
- 1997-98 Suddenly Susan: Nectarine Stites (3 episodes)
- 1998 Love Boat The Next Wave: Doris Werner (1 episode)
- 1999 3rd Rock from the Sun: Cathy (1 episode)
- 2000 Family Law: Hairstylist’s Angry Customer (1 episode)
- 2000 Brutally Normal: Pooh’s Mother (1 episode)
- 2000 Gideons Crossing: Dr. Grace Tarpon (1 episode)
- 2000 Popular: Joy Ferrara (3 episodes)
- 2001 The Fighting Fitzgeralds: Irene Rafferty (1 episode)
- 2001 Judging Amy: Lyla Miles (1 episode)
- 2001 Gilmore Girls: Bed & Breakfast Wife (1 episode)
- 2001 Any Day Now: Marietta Pryor (1 episode)
- 2001 Yes, Dear: Aunt Betty (1 episode)
- 2002 Maybe Its Me: Mrs. Finn (1 episode)
- 2002 The Agency: Mrs. Barnes (1 episode)
- 2002 Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Doris Kroeger.
- 2004 The Division: Mrs. Evans (1 episode)
- 2004 CSI: NY: Mrs. Moreland (1 episode)
- 2005 Strong Medicine: Dr. Offenbach (1 episode)
- 2005 Monk: Mrs. Ledsky (1 episode)
- 2005 Boston Legal: Jeanie Biddle (1 episode)
- 2007 Tell Me You Love Me: Nick's Mother (1 episode)
- 2009 Private Practice: Nora (1 episode)
- 2009 Ghost Whisperer: Mrs. Blakelock (1 episode)
- 2009 Castle: Mrs. Pike (1 episode)
- 2009 Hannah Montana: Grandma (1 episode)
- 2009 Hawthorne: Dolores Kramer (1 episode)
- 2009-10 The Forgotten: Horsemama (2 episodes)
- 2011 Grey's Anatomy: Mrs. Swork (1 episode)
- 2012 Common Law: Paul’s Mother (1 episode)
- 2013 Good Luck Charlie: Mrs. Dobbs (1 episode)
- 2015 Battle Creek: Carole (1 episode)
- 2015 I Didn't Do It: Ada (1 episode)
- 2015 Grimm: Betty Frame (1 episode)
- 2018 American Vandal: Patricia McClain (4 episodes)
- 2018 9-1-1: Sandy (1 episode)
- 2018-19 Mom: Lucy (3 episodes)
- 2019 Weird City: Linda Maxsome (1 episode)
- 2020 BOB ❤️ ABISHOLA: Mrs. Clark (1 episode)
- 2021 Shameless (US): Sister Mary Luke (1 episode)
- 2021 United States of Al: Mrs. Foster (2 episodes)
Video Games
- 2000 Code Blue: Carolyn Drake
