Nora Dunn

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Characters played by Nora Dunn

Ally Loman — Bruce Almighty (2003)

Bruce's ex-girlfriend who briefly reappears in his life.

Judge Abramovitz — Laws of Attraction (2004)

Judge Abramovitz oversees the legal conflict involving Thorne and Serena and sends their respective counselors to Ireland when the celebrity couple returns to the castle despite restrictions on the disputed assets. The judge's chambers later provide the setting for Audrey and Daniel's private marriage ceremony.

British Designer — Zoolander (2001)

Unnamed fashion designer representing British couture.

Adriana Cruz — Three Kings (1999)

Television reporter assigned to escort Archie. Initially distracted by Walter, she later broadcasts stories about the soldiers' humanitarian mission, directly leading to their legal clearance and honorable discharge.

Jean — The Lost Husband (2020)

The matriarch and owner of the central Texas goat farm who hires James to assist Libby. She serves as a familial anchor, revealing the truth about Libby's childhood abandonment. Though she has not lived in the family's original house for years, she supports Libby's decision to restore it and continue managing the farm.

Cyndi Pinziki — Southland Tales (2007)

A member of a Neo-Marxist revolutionary cell. She collaborates with Zora and Ronald to sabotage US-IDENT by stealing a police officer's identity and orchestrating a false-flag double murder to incite public outrage.

Natalya — Air Bud: Golden Receiver (1998)

International athlete or coach interacting with the football team.

Dr. Fayn — November (2004)

Sophie's psychiatrist who treats her for persistent headaches stemming from trauma. Sophie reveals her past affair with Jesse to him during their sessions.

Sheriff Alice Stanley — The Last Supper (1995)

The local sheriff investigating a missing person case. Becomes suspicious of the students and trespasses in their backyard. Secretly killed by Luke.

Lutetia Fairbanks — What's the Worst That Could Happen? (2001)

Max's wife who transitions from being kept in the dark about his financial ruin to actively collaborating with Amber to outmaneuver Max and resolve the chaotic circumstances.

Realtor (uncredited) — Father of the Bride Part II (1995)

Real estate agent involved in property transactions or house sales for the Banks family.

Helen Bauman — Love For Rent (2005)

Helen Bauman is expecting a child with Frank. She joins the family in celebrating Sofia and her baby, whose arrival is described as the fulfillment of a long-held dream. The story does not fully explain how Sofia's pregnancy is connected to the Baumans, so Helen's exact relationship to the baby is unclear.

Career Overview

Nora Dunn has 103 screen credits in a career dating back to 1975. Their work spans 5 cinematic universes — most prominently Almighty with 1 titles. Signature works include Bruce Almighty, Histeria!, What’s the Worst That Could Happen: Scene Stealers. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
female
Known Credits
103
Birth Date
1952-04-29
Birth Place
Chicago, Illinois, USA

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 5 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q508428), public domain (CC0).