Ruth Maleczech
Known for
Acting
Born
January 8, 1939
Birthplace
East Cleveland, Ohio, USA
Died
September 30, 2013 (aged 74)
Biography
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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Best known work
Sleepers
1996
Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist
2008
ER
1994
Law & Order
1990
The Crucible
1996
Law & Order: Criminal Intent
2001
C.H.U.D.
1984
In the Soup
1992
King Lear
1988
The Ballad of Little Jo
1993Filmography
2009
The Mystery of Claywomanas Claire Deerborne
2008
Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlistas Homeless Caroline
2002
In the Darkness of Timeas (voice) (uncredited)
2001
1997
1996
The Crucibleas Goody Osborne
1996
Sleepersas Woman at Subway Station
1996
Angelaas Sleepwalker
1996
Tales of Eroticaas Dutch Housekeeper (segment 'The Dutch Master')
1995
Statuaryas The Statuary Keeper
1994
1993
Me and Veronicaas Person on Ferry
1993
The Dutch Masteras Dutch Housekeeper
1993
The Ballad of Little Joas Shopkeeper
1993
1992
In the Soupas Mrs. Rollo
1991
The Cabinet of Dr. Ramirezas Cathy’s Mother
1990
1989
1989
Volcano Sagaas Narrator
1988
King Learas (voice) (uncredited)
1987
Annaas Woman #1 / Woman Named Gloria
1986
1985
Boomtownas The Android Sisters (voice)
1984
C.H.U.D.as Mrs. Monroe