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name: "Rutanya Alda"
canonical: "https://film.one/person/rutanya-alda"
fi1m_id: "rutanya-alda"
imdb_id: "nm0017377"
tmdb_id: 80135
wikidata_id: "Q2675397"
roles: ["Actor"]
born: "13 October 1942"
reviewed_on_fi1m: 6
average_fi1m_score: 70
average_as: "actor"
average_over: 3
updated: "2026-10-07T15:54:41.596870+00:00"
licence: "© Fi1m Ltd. Written by AI under a human editor; checked against sources before publication. Quote with attribution and a link to the canonical URL."
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# Rutanya Alda

## Identity

Rutanya Alda

- **Canonical:** https://film.one/person/rutanya-alda
- **Type:** Person
- **Fi1m ID:** rutanya-alda
- **IMDb ID:** nm0017377
- **TMDB ID:** 80135
- **Wikidata ID:** Q2675397
- **Same entity:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rutanya_Alda, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2675397, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0017377/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/80135

Actor. Born 13 October 1942 in Riga, Latvia.

## Details

- **Work:** Actor
- **Born:** 13 October 1942, Riga, Latvia
- **Active:** 1973–2009
- **Also known as:** Ruth Alda, Rutanya Skrastina, Ratanya Alda
- **Titles on Fi1m:** 6: 3 acting, 3 other
- **Average Fi1m score:** 70, as actor, over 3 titles
- **Fi1m score by decade:** 1960s 74 (2), 1970s 79 (3), 2000s 40 (1)
- **Score spread:** 2 at 80+, 0 at 60–79, 1 under 60
- **Lead roles:** 0 of 1 acting credits billed first or second
- **Genres:** Drama 3, Crime 2, Mystery 2, Thriller 1, War 1
- **Screen time:** 7 hours of reviewed films
- **Box office:** $50m across 3 films with figures
- **Elsewhere:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rutanya_Alda, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2675397, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0017377/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/80135

## Streaming the US now

- **Netflix:** [*The Deer Hunter*](https://film.one/film/the-deer-hunter.md) (84)

For United States; add `?region=XX` for another country.

## Biography

Rutanya Alda, born Rūta Skrastiņa on 13 October 1942 in Riga, Latvia, is a Latvian-American actress. She spent seven years in a displaced persons camp in Germany after the Second World War before her family settled in the United States. Alda studied economics at Northern Arizona University and later trained as an actor with Barbara Loden and Paul Mann in New York City.

She began her screen career in the late 1960s. Alda is known for her supporting role as Angela in *The Deer Hunter* (1978), as well as appearances in *Rocky II* (1979), *Mommie Dearest* (1981) as Carol Ann, and *Amityville II: The Possession* (1982) as Dolores Montelli. She has also worked extensively in television, including episodes of *Law & Order: Special Victims Unit* and *Blue Bloods*.

*Sources: en.wikipedia.org, imdb.com.*

## On Fi1m (6)

### Performed in (3) — the average rests on these

- *Stolen* (2009), Fi1m 40, as Older Sally Ann — [page](https://film.one/film/stolen.md)
- *The Deer Hunter* (1978), Fi1m 84, as Angela — [page](https://film.one/film/the-deer-hunter.md)
- *The Long Goodbye* (1973), Fi1m 86, as Rutanya Sweet — [page](https://film.one/film/the-long-goodbye.md)

### Also credited (3) — thanks, archive footage, uncredited

- *Rocky II* (1979), Fi1m 66, as Doctor Cooper (uncredited) — [page](https://film.one/film/rocky-ii.md)
- *Hello, Dolly!* (1969), Fi1m 56, as Townsperson (uncredited) — [page](https://film.one/film/hello-dolly.md)
- *Rosemary's Baby* (1968), Fi1m 92, as Dr. Hill's Answering Service (voice) (uncredited) — [page](https://film.one/film/rosemarys-baby.md)

## Complete filmography (90)

Every credit, newest first. Titles without a page can be requested for review on the HTML page.

- *The Scout* (2026), as Anna
- *City Wide Fever* (2026), as Rutanya
- *The War with Grandpa* (2020), as Lynn Marino
- *Where Is Kyra?* (2018), as Ms. Pavlovsky
- *Split* (2016), as Melissa
- *Ovum* (2015), as Barbara
- *Late Phases* (2014), as Gloria Baker
- *Too Big to Fail* (2011), as Admiral Evans
- *Old Dogs & New Tricks* (2011), series, as Barbara Fierce
- *Return* (2011), as Mrs. Miller
- *Blue Bloods* (2010), series, as Mrs Harton
- *You Don't Know Jack* (2010), as Vendor
- *Stolen* (2009), as Older Sally Ann — Fi1m 40, [page](https://film.one/film/stolen.md)
- *Handsome Harry* (2009), as Mrs. Schroeder
- *Mommie Dearest: Life with Joan* (2006), Actor
- *Mommie Dearest: The Revival of Joan* (2006), Actor
- *Mommie Dearest: Joan Lives On* (2006), Actor
- *Mystery Woman: Snapshot* (2005), as Marsha
- *Murder Without Conviction* (2004), as Virginia McAlpin
- *Cold Case* (2003), series, as Jenny (2006)
- *Love Comes Softly* (2003), as Wanda Marshall
- *John Doe* (2002), series, as Cassie Barker
- *My First Mister* (2001), as Woman at Apartment
- *Law & Order: Criminal Intent* (2001), series, as Rose Cahill
- *The Glass House* (2001), as Vice Principal
- *CSI: Crime Scene Investigation* (2000), series, as Faye Matthews
- *Wirey Spindell* (2000), as Coach's Wife
- *Law & Order: Special Victims Unit* (1999), series, as Patrice Conaway
- *Judging Amy* (1999), series, as Celia Loomis
- *Steel* (1997), as Mrs. Hunt
- *American Perfekt* (1997), as Gloria
- *Gun* (1997), series, as Clara
- *Childhood Sweetheart?* (1997), as Maureen
- *Double Jeopardy* (1996), as Gabriel Neuland
- *JAG* (1995), series, as Elaine Harridan
- *Safe Passage* (1994), as Beth
- *The Ref* (1994), as Linda
- *They* (1993), as Sue Madehurst
- *Zelda* (1993), Actor
- *The Dark Half* (1993), as Miriam Cowley
- *Leaving Normal* (1992), as Palmer Hospital Nurse
- *Article 99* (1992), as Ann Travis
- *Law & Order* (1990), series, as Sara Cheney, Ruth Devon — Fi1m 72, [page](https://film.one/tv/law-and-order.md)
- *Rainbow Drive* (1990), as Marge Crawford
- *Prancer* (1989), as Aunt Sarah
- *Gross Anatomy* (1989), as Mama Slovak
- *Last Exit to Brooklyn* (1989), as Georgette's Mother
- *Tales from the Crypt* (1989), series, as Mildred
- *Winnie* (1988), as Mrs. Paretti
- *Defense Play* (1988), as Victoria Vandemeer
- *Apprentice to Murder* (1988), as Elma Kelly
- *Laguna Heat* (1987), as Dr. Kroyden
- *Beauty and the Beast* (1987), series, as Mary, Sarah
- *Black Widow* (1987), as Irene
- *Hotshot* (1987), as Georgia Kristidis
- *The Stuff* (1985), as Psychologist
- *Rappin'* (1985), as Cecilia
- *Racing with the Moon* (1984), as Mrs. Nash
- *Vigilante* (1983), as Vickie Marino
- *Amityville II: The Possession* (1982), as Delores Montelli
- *Girls Nite Out* (1982), as Barney / Katie Cavanaugh
- *Mommie Dearest* (1981), as Carol Ann
- *Christmas Evil* (1980), as Theresa
- *When a Stranger Calls* (1979), as Mrs. Mandrakis
- *Rocky II* (1979), as Doctor Cooper (uncredited) — Fi1m 66, [page](https://film.one/film/rocky-ii.md)
- *The Deer Hunter* (1978), as Angela — Fi1m 84, [page](https://film.one/film/the-deer-hunter.md)
- *Battered* (1978), Actor
- *The Fury* (1978), as Kristen
- *Looking for Mr. Goodbar* (1977), as Deaf Teacher (uncredited)
- *The Last Tycoon* (1976), as Monroe Stahr's Secretary (uncredited)
- *Swashbuckler* (1976), as Bath Attendant
- *Next Stop, Greenwich Village* (1976), as Party Guest (uncredited)
- *Deadly Hero* (1975), Actor
- *The Terminal Man* (1974), as Nurse
- *Can Ellen Be Saved?* (1974), as Rachael
- *Executive Action* (1973), as Assassination - Team B
- *Blume in Love* (1973), as Welfare Client (uncredited)
- *Pat Garrett & Billy the Kid* (1973), as Ruthie Lee
- *Scarecrow* (1973), as Woman in camper
- *The Long Goodbye* (1973), as Rutanya Sweet — Fi1m 86, [page](https://film.one/film/the-long-goodbye.md)
- *To Find a Man* (1972), as Abortion Clinic Advisor (uncredited)
- *Cannon* (1971), series, as Mrs. Degnan
- *The Panic in Needle Park* (1971), as Admitting Nurse
- *Love and Kisses* (1971), Actor
- *The People Next Door* (1970), as Nurse (uncredited)
- *Hi, Mom!* (1970), as 'Be Black Baby' Audience
- *Hello, Dolly!* (1969), as Townsperson (uncredited) — Fi1m 56, [page](https://film.one/film/hello-dolly.md)
- *Greetings* (1968), as Linda (Shoplifter)
- *Rosemary's Baby* (1968), as Dr. Hill's Answering Service (voice) (uncredited) — Fi1m 92, [page](https://film.one/film/rosemarys-baby.md)
- *The Borgia Stick* (1967), as Nurse

## Awards

### Other awards — 0 won, 2 nominated

- Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Supporting Actress 1983: Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Supporting Actress (nominated), for *Amityville II: The Possession*
- Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Supporting Actress 1982: Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Supporting Actress (nominated), for *Mommie Dearest*

*From Wikidata, which records wins more completely than nominations.*

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