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Mercedes Ruehl is an American actress who has won both an Academy Award and a Tony Award. She is best known for her roles in the films The Fisher King, Lost in Yonkers, and The Birdcage. She has also appeared in television shows such as Law & Order and The Sopranos. Ruehl was born in Queens, New York City, and attended college at Hofstra University. She began her career in theater, appearing in productions such as The Shadow Box and The Marriage of Bette and Boo. She made her film debut in 1984's Swing Shift. Ruehl won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in The Fisher King in 1991. She also won a Tony Award for Best Actress in a Play for Lost in Yonkers in 1991. She has been nominated for several other awards, including a Golden Globe for The Birdcage in 1996. Ruehl is currently married to David Geiser, and the couple has one daughter. She is 73 years old.

Popular As Mercedes J. Ruehl
Occupation actress,soundtrack
Age 75 years old
Zodiac Sign Pisces
Born 28 February, 1948
Birthday 28 February
Birthplace Queens, New York City, New York, USA
Nationality United States

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Mercedes Ruehl Height, Weight & Measurements

At 75 years old, Mercedes Ruehl height is 5' 10" (1.78 m) .

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Who Is Mercedes Ruehl's Husband?

Her husband is David Geiser (? - present) ( 1 child)

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Husband David Geiser (? - present) ( 1 child)
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Mercedes Ruehl Net Worth

Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Mercedes Ruehl worth at the age of 75 years old? Mercedes Ruehl’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actress. She is from United States. We have estimated Mercedes Ruehl's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.

Lost in Yonkers (1993)$1,500,000

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2011

Her brother, American-Australian columnist and humorist Peter Ruehl, passed away suddenly on April 12, 2011. A respected journalist/columnist for the Australian Financial Review, the 64 year-old was survived by his Australian wife, and three children: Mercedes, John, and Tom.

2005

Won an Obie Award for her performance in Promenade Theatre's one-woman play, 'Woman Before a Glass' (2005). Ruehl portrayed wealthy New Yorker and art dealer, Peggy Guggenheim.

1991

Ruehl received her first Academy Award nomination and win for her performance as Anne Napolitano, the emotionally driven girlfriend to fallen radio personality, (played by Jeff Bridges), in Terry Gilliam's masterpiece, The Fisher King (1991). In addition to an Oscar, and a Golden Globe, Ruehl's performance garnered several accolades. Los Angeles Times commended the performance, calling it "a bravura performance that runs from high, bantering comedy to an intense projection of pain and sorrow.

1976

Gave birth to her first child at age 28, a son Christopher Robert Ruehl in April 1976. Child's father is unknown to the public and Ruehl subsequently gave her son up for adoption. Reunited in the late 90s when he was 21 and became godfather to his half-brother, Jake Xavier Ruehl Geiser, born May 1997, adopted at 11-years old by Ruehl and Geiser.

1969

Graduated in English from the College of New Rochelle, New York (1969). Recipient of the College's 2014 Women of Leadership Award (2014).

1920

Daughter of Vincent Edward (1920-2003) and Mercedes Ruehl (1914-2000). Paternal granddaughter of William Edward Ruehl (1889-1956) and Kathleen Viola Tobin (1894-1964). Paternal great granddaughter of William Ruehl (1859-1923) and Catherine Downing (1867-1932). Paternal great granddaughter of William Ruehl (1859-1923) and Catherine Downing (1867-1932).