Rita Rudner

Actor and writer. Born 17 September 1953 in Miami, Florida, USA.

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17 September 1953, Miami, Florida, USA

Biography

Rita Rudner is an American comedian, actress and writer. She was born on 17 September 1953 in Miami, Florida. She began her career as a dancer in Broadway productions including Follies and Annie before turning to stand-up comedy in the late 1970s.

Rudner is known for her stand-up specials and television appearances in both the United States and the United Kingdom. With her husband Martin Bergman she co-wrote the screenplay for the film Peter's Friends (1992), in which she also appeared as Carol Benson. She has written several books and maintained a long-running solo comedy show in Las Vegas.

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Filmography

Beyond what we have reviewed, Rita Rudner is known for The Nanny (1993), Tales from the Crypt (1989), Magnum P.I. (2018), The Aristocrats (2005), Gleaming the Cube (1989), As Told by Ginger (2000), V.I.P. (1998) and Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist (1995).

Peter's Friends

1992 · as Carol Benson