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Mercedes J. Ruehl (/ r uː l /; born February 28, 1948) is an American screen, stage, and television actress. She is the recipient of several accolades, including an Academy Award , a Golden Globe Award , a Tony Award , a Drama Desk Award , two Obie Awards , and two Outer Critics Circle Awards .
Mercedes Ruehl is an Oscar-winning actress who starred in The Fisher King, Lost in Yonkers, and other films. IMDb provides her personal details, photos, videos, trivia, and more.
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Learn about the life and career of Mercedes Ruehl, an Oscar-winning actress who starred in The Fisher King, Lost in Yonkers and other films. Find out her birth date, family, trivia, quotes and more on IMDb.
- February 28, 1948
Jun 24, 2024 · Mercedes Ruehl is the Financial Times' Singapore and Southeast Asia correspondent. She was previously the Asia technology correspondent based in Singapore and Hong Kong and she also...
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- Mercedes Ruehl Has Been in Major Movies and Shows. The actress has been featured in some popular films and TV series in recent times. In 2019 Hustlers, featuring Jennifer Lopez and Constance Wu, Ruehl played the character of Mama, the club’s den mother.
- Mercedes Ruehl’s Most Prominent Roles in Her Career. One of her most memorable roles in film has to be Connie Russo in Married to the Mob (1988). Ruehl’s career cannot be mentioned without her role in the 1990 movie Lost in Yonkers.
- Mercedes Ruehl is From New York. The actress was born in Jackson Heights, Queens, New York, on February 28, 1948. She was named after her mother, Mercedes J. Ruehl, who was a schoolteacher.
- Mercedes Ruehl Made Her Film Debut in the 70s. Like many others before and after her, Ruehl’s first film feature was uncredited. It was in Bruno Barreto’s 1976 comedy film, Dona Flor and Her Two Husbands.
Joe Pesci presenting Mercedes Ruehl with the Oscar® for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in "The Fisher King" at the 64th Academy Awards® in 1992.
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Mercedes Ruehl is an American actress who won an Oscar for The Fisher King. She also starred in Lost in Yonkers, Hustlers, and Entourage. See her full career, awards, and photos on TMDB.
