Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Born
October 13, 1942 (age 83)
Place of Birth
Riga, Latvia
Also Known As
Ruth Alda
Rutanya Skrastina
Ratanya Alda
Rutanya Alda
Biography
Rutanya Alda (born October 13, 1942) is a Latvian-American actress.
Known For
TV
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Patrice Conaway
1999
TV
Law & Order
Sara Cheney
1990
TV
Law & Order
Ruth Devon
1990
TV
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
Faye Matthews
2000
TV
JAG
Elaine Harridan
1995
TV
Blue Bloods
Mrs Harton
2010
TV
Law & Order: Criminal Intent
Rose Cahill
2001
TV
Cold Case
Jenny (2006)
2003
TV
Cannon
Mrs. Degnan
1971
TV
Judging Amy
Celia Loomis
1999
TV
Tales from the Crypt
Mildred
1989
TV
John Doe
Cassie Barker
2002
Film
The Deer Hunter
Angela
1978
Film
Rosemary's Baby
Dr. Hill's Answering Service (voice) (uncredited)
1968
Film
Rocky II
Doctor Cooper (uncredited)
1979
Film
Steel
Mrs. Hunt
1997
Film
The War with Grandpa
Lynn Marino
2020
Film
Winnie
Mrs. Paretti
1988
Film
Black Widow
Irene
1987
Film
The Glass House
Vice Principal
2001
Filmography
2025FilmCity Wide Feveras Rutanya2025FilmThe Scoutas Anna2024FilmFayeas Self2020FilmThe War with Grandpaas Lynn Marino2018FilmWhere Is Kyra?as Ms. Pavlovsky2016FilmSplitas Melissa2015FilmOvumas Barbara2014FilmLate Phasesas Gloria Baker2011FilmToo Big to Failas Admiral Evans2011TVOld Dogs & New Tricksas Barbara Fierce2011FilmReturnas Mrs. Miller2010TVBlue Bloodsas Mrs Harton2010FilmYou Don't Know Jackas Vendor2009FilmStolenas Older Sally Ann2009FilmHandsome Harryas Mrs. Schroeder2006FilmMommie Dearest: The Revival of Joan2006FilmMommie Dearest: Life with Joan2006FilmMommie Dearest: Joan Lives On2005FilmMystery Woman: Snapshotas Marsha2004FilmMurder Without Convictionas Virginia McAlpin2003TVCold Caseas Jenny (2006)2003FilmLove Comes Softlyas Wanda Marshall2002TVJohn Doeas Cassie Barker2001FilmMy First Misteras Woman at Apartment2001TVLaw & Order: Criminal Intentas Rose Cahill2001FilmThe Glass Houseas Vice Principal2000TVCSI: Crime Scene Investigationas Faye Matthews2000FilmWirey Spindellas Coach's Wife1999TVLaw & Order: Special Victims Unitas Patrice Conaway1999TVJudging Amyas Celia Loomis1997FilmSteelas Mrs. Hunt1997FilmAmerican Perfektas Gloria1996FilmDouble Jeopardyas Gabriel Neuland1995TVJAGas Elaine Harridan1994FilmSafe Passageas Beth1994FilmThe Refas Linda1993FilmTheyas Sue Madehurst1993FilmZelda1993FilmThe Dark Halfas Miriam Cowley1992FilmLeaving Normalas Palmer Hospital Nurse1992FilmArticle 99as Ann Travis1990TVLaw & Orderas Sara Cheney1990FilmRainbow Driveas Marge Crawford1989FilmPranceras Aunt Sarah1989FilmGross Anatomyas Mama Slovak1989FilmLast Exit to Brooklynas Georgette's Mother1989TVTales from the Cryptas Mildred1988FilmWinnieas Mrs. Paretti1988FilmApprentice to Murderas Elma Kelly1988FilmDefense Playas Victoria Vandemeer1987FilmLaguna Heatas Dr. Kroyden1987TVBeauty and the Beast1987FilmBlack Widowas Irene1987FilmHotshotas Georgia Kristidis1985FilmThe Stuffas Psychologist1985FilmRappin'as Cecilia1984FilmRacing with the Moonas Mrs. Nash1983FilmVigilanteas Vickie Marino1982FilmAmityville II: The Possessionas Delores Montelli1982FilmGirls Nite Outas Barney / Katie Cavanaugh1981FilmMommie Dearestas Carol Ann1980FilmChristmas Evilas Theresa1979FilmWhen a Stranger Callsas Mrs. Mandrakis1979FilmRocky IIas Doctor Cooper (uncredited)1978FilmThe Deer Hunteras Angela1978FilmBattered1978FilmThe Furyas Kristen1977FilmLooking for Mr. Goodbaras Deaf Teacher (uncredited)1976FilmThe Last Tycoonas Monroe Stahr's Secretary (uncredited)1976FilmSwashbuckleras Bath Attendant1976FilmNext Stop, Greenwich Villageas Party Guest (uncredited)1975FilmDeadly Hero1974FilmThe Terminal Manas Nurse1974FilmCan Ellen Be Saved?as Rachael1973FilmExecutive Actionas Assassination - Team B1973FilmBlume in Loveas Welfare Client (uncredited)1973FilmPat Garrett & Billy the Kidas Ruthie Lee1973FilmScarecrowas Woman in camper1973FilmThe Long Goodbyeas Rutanya Sweet1972FilmTo Find a Manas Abortion Clinic Advisor (uncredited)1971TVCannonas Mrs. Degnan1971FilmThe Panic in Needle Parkas Admitting Nurse1971FilmLove and Kisses1970FilmThe People Next Dooras Nurse (uncredited)1970FilmHi, Mom!as 'Be Black Baby' Audience1969FilmHello, Dolly!as Townsperson (uncredited)1968FilmGreetingsas Linda (Shoplifter)1968FilmRosemary's Babyas Dr. Hill's Answering Service (voice) (uncredited)1967FilmThe Borgia Stickas Nurse