Rita Rudner

Born: 1953-09-17

Rita Rudner is an American comedian, actress and writer. She began her career as a dancer, appearing in several Broadway musicals, but switched to stand up comedy at the age of 25 when she saw a gap in the market for female comedians in New York City. She became one of the premier American female comedians to come to success in the 1980s and '90s and at one point Rudner was working successfully both in her native America (with HBO specials and acclaimed appearances on The Tonight Show) and in the UK (with her own six part TV series for BBC2). In 1989 Rudner married her long term partner, the English producer Martin Bergman and together they have collaborated on numerous films, writing and producing Peter's Friends in 1992 which starred Kenneth Branagh, Fry and Laurie, Emma Thompson, Imelda Staunton and Rudner herself, and in Bergman's 1995 directorial debut A Month In The Country which she starred in alongside Jack Lemmon, Dudley Moore and Richard Lewis. Presently she has the longest running solo comedy show in Las Vegas history a twelve year run with over 2,000 shows and one and a half million tickets sold to date.


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The Aristocrats

as Self
Released: 2005-07-29

One hundred superstar comedians tell the same very, VERY dirty, filthy joke--one shared...

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as Carol Benson
Released: 1992-09-18

After inheriting a large country estate from his late father, Peter invites his friends from...

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Gleaming the Cube

as Mrs. Yabbo
Released: 1989-01-13

An Orange County teenager's carefree life of ditching class and skateboarding abandoned pools...

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Love Hurts

as Dr. Lisa Levanthorp
Released: 2009-11-13

After his wife leaves him, middle-aged Ben Bingham slips into a funk and refuses to change out...

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The Wrong Guys

as Pam
Released: 1988-05-13

Five former cub scouts have a reunion and go camping on the mountain they never conquered. High...

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That's Adequate

as Frieda Philby
Released: 1989-01-01

This mockumentary about fictional movie studio Adequate Pictures boasts an interesting cast. ...

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Why We Laugh: Funny Women

as Self
Released: 2013-03-21

An uncensored look into the lives of the female stand-up comedian. Featuring interviews and live...

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A Weekend in the Country

as Sally Shelton
Released: 1996-06-12

Six people. One weekend. The possibilities are endless when city meets country in this roundelay...

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Rita Rudner: Born to be Mild

as Herself
Released: 1990-12-01

Rita Rudner brings her standup to the Ohio Theatre in this special.

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On Location: Women of the Night

as Self
Released: 1987-07-11

HBO stand-up comedy special starring Ellen DeGeneres, Paula Poundstone, Rita Rudner, Judy Tenuta...

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Thanks

as Bunny
Released: 2011-01-07

Three family Thanksgiving gatherings at a California beach house are fraught with tension due to...

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Rodney Dangerfield Hosts the 9th Annual Young Comedians Special

as herself
Released: 1985-08-03

Some of the best new talent is showcased in these annual comedy specials each year. Every show...

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Goldilocks and the Three Bears

as Ursula
Released: 1995-01-01

Orphaned after her parents are killed in an accident, Goldilocks is sent to live with her Uncle...

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Rita Rudner: A Tale of Two Dresses

as Herself
Released: 2018-09-07

In her tenth comedy special, Rita Rudner discusses life, parenting and her contentious...

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Rita Rudner: Live from Las Vegas

as Herself
Released: 2008-05-30

Renowned for her sweet-as-pie delivery of shrewdly hilarious observations about life and...

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Rita Rudner and 3 Potential Ex-Husbands

as Herself
Released: 2012-03-21

Comedienne, television and movie star Rita Rudner hosts this showcase of three of the best...

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RuPaul's Drag Race

as Self - Judge
First aired: 2009-02-02

Join RuPaul, the world's most famous drag queen, as the host, mentor and judge for the ultimate...

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Hell's Kitchen

as Self - Restaurant Patron
First aired: 2005-05-30

Aspiring restaurateurs brave Ramsay and his fiery command of the kitchen as he puts the...

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V.I.P.

as Bidder at Art Auction
First aired: 1998-09-26

While attending a Hollywood premiere with a famous action star, a crazed fan pulls a gun—but her...

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The Nanny

as Margot
First aired: 1993-11-03

Fran, fresh out of her job as a bridal consultant in her boyfriend’s shop, first appears on the...

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Celebrity Ghost Stories

as Self
First aired: 2009-10-03

Compelling, surprising and downright spooky — celebrities share their real-life personal...

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Tales from the Crypt

as Rolanda
First aired: 1989-06-10

Cadaverous scream legend the Crypt Keeper is your macabre host for these forays of fright and...

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As Told by Ginger

as Mrs. Fleming (voice)
First aired: 2000-10-25

As Told by Ginger focuses on middle schooler Ginger Foutley who, with her friends, tries to...

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Hollywood Squares

as Self - Panelist
First aired: 1998-09-14

On September 14, 1998, a Hollywood Squares revival debuted with Tom Bergeron as its host. In...

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Great Performances

as Self
First aired: 1971-01-28

The best in the performing arts from across America and around the world including a diverse...

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One Night Stand

as uncredited
First aired: 1989-02-15

A series of stand-up comedy specials.

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Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist

as uncredited
First aired: 1995-05-28

Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist is an American animated series that originally ran on Comedy...

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Queer Eye for the Straight Guy

as uncredited
First aired: 2003-07-15

You never know what the Fab Five will do - or say - next as they travel across the US and...

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Rita Rudner

as Herself - Hostess
First aired: 1990-09-18

Singer, actress, dancer, comedienne: these are just some of the words the popular American comic...

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Comics Unleashed

as Self
First aired: 2006-09-25

Comics Unleashed is a half-hour comedic talk show produced by the Entertainment Studios...

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