Deborah Rush

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Characters played by Deborah Rush

Mary Flaherty — American Wedding (2003)

Michelle's mother.

Patsy — A Night in Heaven (1983)

Patsy is Faye’s free-spirited sister, visiting from Chicago while Faye is going through a slump in her marriage. She takes Faye to a male strip club, where they see Rick perform as “Ricky the Rocket.” Before returning home a day early, Patsy lets Faye use her hotel room, which becomes the setting for Faye’s affair with Rick.

Linda — My Blue Heaven (1990)

Vinnie's wife. Returns to New York City because she misses her hometown, leaving Vinnie to navigate suburban life alone.

Sister Mary Magdalene — Honky Tonk Freeway (1981)

A novice nun traveling to Florida alongside her mother superior.

Grace — Women Who Kill (2016)

The food co-op lead organizer found murdered early in the story. Her death serves as the inciting incident, establishing Simone as a suspect and setting the entire paranoid investigation in motion.

Joanna — Ava's Possessions (2015)

Ava's mother who advocates for the rehabilitation program to avoid institutionalization. It is later revealed that she was previously possessed by Naphula, indicating a genetic or bloodline susceptibility to demonic influence shared by her daughters.

Girl in Bar — Oliver's Story (1978)

Background patron in a bar scene during Oliver's Story.

D.D. — Heat (1986)

A woman in Las Vegas featured in the film's opening scene, serving as the catalyst for establishing Nick's bodyguard testing services.

Career Overview

Deborah Rush has 50 screen credits in a career dating back to 1977. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently American Pie with 1 titles. Signature works include American Wedding, The Good Girl, A Night in Heaven. 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
50
Birth Date
1954-04-10

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 2 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q2915471), public domain (CC0).