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Theresa Russell

Bio: Theresa Russell (born Theresa Lynn Paup; March 20, 1957) is an American actress. Russell made her film debut in The Last Tycoon (1976), followed by a lead role in Straight Time (1978)
Born: Wed, Mar 20 1957
Birthplace: San Diego, California, USA
Theresa Russell is 67 years old
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Poster of Dream Girl: The making of Marilyn Monroe
Dream Girl: The making of Marilyn Monroe
Theresa Russell was 65 in Dream Girl: The making of Marilyn Monroe
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 20 2022
Poster of A Winter Rose
A Winter Rose
Theresa Russell was 59 in A Winter Rose as 'Rachal Love'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 02 2016
Poster of Nicolas Roeg: It's About Time...
Nicolas Roeg: It's About Time...
Theresa Russell was 58 in Nicolas Roeg: It's About Time... as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 28 2015
Poster of Moving Mountains
Moving Mountains
Theresa Russell was 57 in Moving Mountains as 'Trish Bragg'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 21 2014
Poster of Liz & Dick
Liz & Dick
Theresa Russell was 55 in Liz & Dick as 'Sara Taylor'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 25 2012
Poster of The Legends of Nethiah
The Legends of Nethiah
Theresa Russell was 55 in The Legends of Nethiah as 'Nethiah's Mother'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 26 2012
Poster of 1 Out of 7
1 Out of 7
Theresa Russell was 54 in 1 Out of 7 as 'Lexi's Mom'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 09 2012
Poster of Rid of Me
Rid of Me
Theresa Russell was 54 in Rid of Me as 'Mrs. Lockwood'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 18 2011
Poster of Born to Ride
Born to Ride
Theresa Russell was 54 in Born to Ride as 'Frances Callahan'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 26 2011
Poster of That's Insignificance
That's Insignificance
Theresa Russell was 54 in That's Insignificance as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 14 2011
Poster of Jolene
Jolene
Theresa Russell was 53 in Jolene as 'Aunt Kay'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 29 2010
Poster of 16 to Life
16 to Life
Theresa Russell was 52 in 16 to Life as 'Louise'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 19 2009
Poster of Railroad to Hell: A Chinaman's Chance
Railroad to Hell: A Chinaman's Chance
Theresa Russell was 51 in Railroad to Hell: A Chinaman's Chance as 'Mrs. Williams'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 14 2008
Poster of Dark World
Dark World
Theresa Russell was 50 in Dark World as 'Nicole'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 2008
Poster of On the Doll
On the Doll
Theresa Russell was 50 in On the Doll as 'Diane'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 12 2007
Poster of Spider-Man 3
Spider-Man 3
Theresa Russell was 50 in Spider-Man 3 as 'Emma Marko'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 01 2007
Poster of Gangsters: The Immigrant's Hero
Gangsters: The Immigrant's Hero
Theresa Russell was 49 in Gangsters: The Immigrant's Hero as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 18 2006
Poster of Prohibition Opens the Floodgates
Prohibition Opens the Floodgates
Theresa Russell was 49 in Prohibition Opens the Floodgates as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 18 2006
Poster of Molls and Dolls: The Women of Gangster Films
Molls and Dolls: The Women of Gangster Films
Theresa Russell was 49 in Molls and Dolls: The Women of Gangster Films as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 18 2006
Poster of Morality and the Code: A How-to Manual for Hollywood
Morality and the Code: A How-to Manual for Hollywood
Theresa Russell was 49 in Morality and the Code: A How-to Manual for Hollywood as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 18 2006
Poster of Film Noir: Bringing Darkness to Light
Film Noir: Bringing Darkness to Light
Theresa Russell was 49 in Film Noir: Bringing Darkness to Light as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 18 2006
Poster of Blind Injustice
Blind Injustice
Theresa Russell was 47 in Blind Injustice as 'Joanna Bartlett'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 10 2005
Poster of Z Channel: A Magnificent Obsession
Z Channel: A Magnificent Obsession
Theresa Russell was 47 in Z Channel: A Magnificent Obsession as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 16 2004
Poster of Passionada
Passionada
Theresa Russell was 46 in Passionada as 'Lois Vargas'.
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 17 2003
Poster of The Box - 2003
The Box - 2003
Theresa Russell was 46 in The Box - 2003 as 'Dora Baker'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 15 2003
Poster of Love Comes Softly
Love Comes Softly
Theresa Russell was 46 in Love Comes Softly as 'Sarah Graham'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 13 2003
Poster of Water Under the Bridge
Water Under the Bridge
Theresa Russell was 45 in Water Under the Bridge as 'Jackie O'Connor'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 2003
Poster of Now & Forever
Now & Forever
Theresa Russell was 45 in Now & Forever as 'Dori Wilson'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 15 2002
Poster of Searching for Debra Winger
Searching for Debra Winger
Theresa Russell was 45 in Searching for Debra Winger as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 13 2002
Poster of Project Viper
Project Viper
Theresa Russell was 45 in Project Viper as 'Dr. Nancy Burnham'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 15 2002
Poster of The House Next Door
The House Next Door
Theresa Russell was 44 in The House Next Door as 'Helen Schmidt'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 24 2002
Poster of Earth vs. the Spider
Earth vs. the Spider
Theresa Russell was 44 in Earth vs. the Spider as 'Trixie Grillo'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 07 2001
Poster of The Believer
The Believer
Theresa Russell was 44 in The Believer as 'Lina Moebius'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 23 2001
Poster of Luckytown
Luckytown
Theresa Russell was 43 in Luckytown as 'Stella'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 04 2000
Poster of Wild Things
Wild Things
Theresa Russell was 41 in Wild Things as 'Sandra Van Ryan'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 20 1998
Poster of Running Woman
Running Woman
Theresa Russell was 40 in Running Woman as 'Emily Russo'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1998
Poster of The Proposition
The Proposition
Theresa Russell was 39 in The Proposition as 'Catherine Morgan'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 18 1996
Poster of Once You Meet a Stranger
Once You Meet a Stranger
Theresa Russell was 39 in Once You Meet a Stranger as 'Margo Anthony'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 25 1996
Poster of Public Enemies
Public Enemies
Theresa Russell was 39 in Public Enemies as 'Kate Barker'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 19 1996
Poster of Hotel Paradise
Hotel Paradise
Theresa Russell was 38 in Hotel Paradise as 'Bride'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 10 1995
Poster of The Grotesque
The Grotesque
Theresa Russell was 38 in The Grotesque as 'Lady Harriet Coal'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 09 1995
Poster of A Young Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court
A Young Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court
Theresa Russell was 38 in A Young Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court as 'Morgan Le Fay'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 27 1995
Poster of Trade Off
Trade Off
Theresa Russell was 38 in Trade Off as 'Jackie Daniels'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 29 1995
Poster of The Flight of the Dove
The Flight of the Dove
Theresa Russell was 37 in The Flight of the Dove as 'Mary Ann Curran (aka Alex Canis)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 10 1994
Poster of Being Human
Being Human
Theresa Russell was 37 in Being Human as 'The Storyteller'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 06 1994
Poster of Thicker Than Water
Thicker Than Water
Theresa Russell was 36 in Thicker Than Water as 'Debbie / Jo'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 29 1993
Poster of Cold Heaven
Cold Heaven
Theresa Russell was 35 in Cold Heaven as 'Marie Davenport'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 29 1992
Poster of Kafka
Kafka
Theresa Russell was 34 in Kafka as 'Gabriela'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 15 1991
Poster of Whore
Whore
Theresa Russell was 34 in Whore as 'Liz'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 21 1991
Poster of Impulse
Impulse
Theresa Russell was 33 in Impulse as 'Lottie Mason'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 06 1990
Poster of Physical Evidence
Physical Evidence
Theresa Russell was 31 in Physical Evidence as 'Jennifer "Jenny" Hudson'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 27 1989
Poster of Track 29
Track 29
Theresa Russell was 31 in Track 29 as 'Linda Henry'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 15 1988
Poster of Aria
Aria
Theresa Russell was 30 in Aria as 'King Zog'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 27 1987
Poster of Black Widow
Black Widow
Theresa Russell was 29 in Black Widow as 'Catharine Petersen'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 06 1987
Poster of Insignificance
Insignificance
Theresa Russell was 28 in Insignificance as 'The Actress'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 02 1985
Poster of The Razor's Edge
The Razor's Edge
Theresa Russell was 27 in The Razor's Edge as 'Sophie MacDonald'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 19 1984
Poster of Eureka
Eureka
Theresa Russell was 26 in Eureka as 'Tracy'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 01 1983
Poster of Bad Timing
Bad Timing
Theresa Russell was 22 in Bad Timing as 'Milena Flaherty'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 02 1980
Poster of Straight Time
Straight Time
Theresa Russell was 20 in Straight Time as 'Jenny Mercer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 18 1978
Poster of The Last Tycoon
The Last Tycoon
Theresa Russell was 19 in The Last Tycoon as 'Cecilia Brady'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 18 1976

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Delete
Delete
Theresa Russell was 56+ in Delete as 'Fiona'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Aug 19 2013
Poster of Fringe
Fringe
Theresa Russell was 51+ in Fringe as 'Rebecca Kibner'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 09 2008
Poster of American Heiress
American Heiress
Theresa Russell was 49+ in American Heiress as 'Jordan Wakefield'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Mar 13 2007
Poster of Empire Falls
Empire Falls
Theresa Russell was 48+ in Empire Falls as 'Charlene'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, May 28 2005
Poster of Cold Case
Cold Case
Theresa Russell was 46+ in Cold Case as 'Rachel Malone (2010)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 28 2003
Poster of Glory Days
Glory Days
Theresa Russell was 44+ in Glory Days as 'Hazel Walker'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 16 2002
Poster of Law & Order: Criminal Intent
Law & Order: Criminal Intent
Theresa Russell was 44+ in Law & Order: Criminal Intent as 'Regina Reid'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 30 2001
Poster of Nash Bridges
Nash Bridges
Theresa Russell was 39+ in Nash Bridges as 'Sarah Williams / Ellen Holiday, Ellen Holiday'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Mar 29 1996
Poster of A Woman's Guide to Adultery
A Woman's Guide to Adultery
Theresa Russell was 36+ in A Woman's Guide to Adultery as 'Rose'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Nov 29 1993
Poster of Blind Ambition
Blind Ambition
Theresa Russell was 22+ in Blind Ambition as 'Maureeen Dean'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, May 20 1979