Actor
Ruth Maleczech
Born January 8, 1939 in East Cleveland, Ohio, USA
Died September 30, 201323 films
Ruth Sophia Reinprecht (January 8, 1939 – September 30, 2013), professionally known as Ruth Maleczech, was an American avant-garde stage actress. She won three Obie Awards for Best Actress in her career, for Hajj (1983), Through the Leaves, (1984) and Lear (1990) and an Obie Award for Design, shared with Julie Archer, for Vanishing Pictures (1980), which she also directed. Her portrayal of King Lear as an imperious Southern matriarch in Lear was widely acclaimed.
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23 films as actor- 2009The Mystery of ClaywomanClaire Deerborne
- 2008Nick and Norah's Infinite PlaylistHomeless Caroline
- 2002In the Darkness of Time(voice) (uncredited)
- 1997Mondo Plympton
- 1996The CrucibleGoody Osborne
- 1996SleepersWoman at Subway Station
- 1996AngelaSleepwalker
- 1996Tales of EroticaDutch Housekeeper (segment 'The Dutch Master')
- 1995StatuaryThe Statuary Keeper
- 1993Me and VeronicaPerson on Ferry
- 1993The Dutch MasterDutch Housekeeper
- 1993The Ballad of Little JoShopkeeper
- 1993XXXtasy: Two Days in the Life of a Saint
- 1992In the SoupMrs. Rollo
- 1991The Cabinet of Dr. RamirezCathy’s Mother
- 1989Volcano SagaNarrator
- 1988King Lear(voice) (uncredited)
- 1987AnnaWoman #1 / Woman Named Gloria
- 1986Dead End Kids
- 1985BoomtownThe Android Sisters (voice)
- 1984C.H.U.D.Mrs. Monroe
- 1981Strong MedicineEleanor
- 1981Conversation