Rebecca De Mornay
Known for
Rebecca De Mornay is an American actress who rose to prominence in the 1980s with roles including 'Risky Business' and went on to headline the psychological thriller 'The Hand That Rocks the Cradle'. She later appeared in the teen romance 'Flipped' as the mother of the film's young protagonist. De Mornay has built a career spanning three decades, moving between star-driven thrillers and supporting dramatic roles. She remains a recognizable name from the era's most talked-about psychological thrillers.
Rebecca De Mornay
39 Movies
14 Series
Rebecca De Mornay is an American actress who rose to prominence in the 1980s with roles including 'Risky Business' and went on to headline the psychological thriller 'The Hand That Rocks the Cradle'. She later appeared in the teen romance 'Flipped' as the mother of the film's young protagonist. De Mornay has built a career spanning three decades, moving between star-driven thrillers and supporting dramatic roles. She remains a recognizable name from the era's most talked-about psychological thrillers.
Movies
Plays Caroline Suzanne
Identity
2003
Plays Patsy Loski
Flipped
2010
Plays Mrs. Kroeger
Wedding Crashers
2005
Plays Helen McCaffrey
Backdraft
1991
Plays Milady de Winter
The Three Musketeers
1993
Plays Mrs. Mott / Peyton Flanders
The Hand That Rocks the Cradle
1992
Plays Lana
Risky Business
1983
Plays Odessa
The Gentleman Thief
2026
Plays Philaine
Lords of Dogtown
2005
Plays Vivian Hill
I Am Wrath
2016
Plays Sara
Runaway Train
1985
Plays Nina Fletcher
Raise Your Voice
2004
Plays Cathy Pitkin
Testament
1983
Producer
Plays Dr. Sarah Alison Taylor
Never Talk to Strangers
1995
Plays Petrone
Thick as Thieves
1999
Plays Natalie 'Mother' Koffin
Mother's Day
2010
Plays Understudy
One from the Heart
1982
Plays Robin Shea
And God Created Woman
1988
Plays Arlene 'Gigi' Newberry
Saint Clare
2025
Plays Derian McCall
The Right Temptation
2000
Plays Jennifer Haines
Guilty as Sin
1993
Plays Maddie Slate
Apartment 1303 3D
2012
Plays Hot Tub Groupie
Spinal Tap: The Final Tour
1981
Plays Richard's Mom
Music Within
2007
Plays Thelma
The Trip to Bountiful
1985
Plays Aggie
She Ball
2020
Producer
Plays Ruth Draper
Wicked Ways
1999
Plays Anna Schuman
Dealers
1989
Plays Debby Palmer
The Slugger's Wife
1985
Producer
Plays Louise
The Winner
1996
Plays Brenda
Peter Five Eight
2024
Plays Kate
Off the Record
2025
Plays Ellis DeWitt
Feds!
1988
Plays Beauty
Beauty and the Beast
1987
Plays Maggie
Angel Baby
2023
Plays Celia
American Venus
2007
TV Shows
Plays Dorothy Walker
Marvel's Jessica Jones
2015
Plays Cissy Yost
John from Cincinnati
2007
Plays Elaine Nichols
ER
1994
Plays Hannah Rose
The Practice
1997
Plays Kim McCormack
A Girl Thing
2001
Plays Wendy Torrance
The Shining
1997
Plays Carla Marino
NCIS
2003
Plays Penelope Decker
Lucifer
2016
Plays Flo
An Inconvenient Woman
1991
Plays Elizabeth Parris
Salem Witch Trials
2003
Director
Plays Woman
The Outer Limits
1995
Plays Rose 'Slew Foot Sue' Peasley
Tall Tales & Legends
1985
Plays Barbara Cotchin
Hawaii Five-0
2010
Plays Cathy Pitkin
American Playhouse
1982
Latest Trailers
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The Gentleman Thief
Full Filmography
The Gentleman Thief
Odessa
2026
Film
NCIS
Carla Marino · 3 episodes
2024–2025
TV
Saint Clare
Arlene 'Gigi' Newberry
2025
Film
Off the Record
Kate
2025
Film
Peter Five Eight
Brenda
2024
Film
Angel Baby
Maggie
2023
Film
Lucifer
Penelope · 1 episode
2020–2021
TV
She Ball
Aggie
2020
Film
Periphery
Vi Warner
2018
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Rebecca De Mornay and where are they from?
Rebecca De Mornay is 66 years old, born on August 29, 1959 in Santa Rosa, California, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Rebecca De Mornay?
Rebecca De Mornay is best known for roles in Wedding Crashers, American Reunion, Identity.
How many movies has Rebecca De Mornay been in?
Over a 45-year career (since 1981), Rebecca De Mornay has appeared in 39 movies and 14 TV shows.
What was Rebecca De Mornay's first movie?
The career of Rebecca De Mornay began with Spinal Tap: The Final Tour (1981).
What is Rebecca De Mornay's most recent movie or series?
Rebecca De Mornay's most recent release is Saint Clare, which premiered on July 18, 2025.
What TV shows has Rebecca De Mornay appeared in?
On television, Rebecca De Mornay has appeared in Lucifer, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Marvel's Jessica Jones, NCIS.
Does Rebecca De Mornay have any upcoming projects?
Yes, Rebecca De Mornay's upcoming work includes: The Gentleman Thief (2026).
Rebecca De Mornay
1959-08-29 · Santa Rosa, California, USA
Rebecca De Mornay (born Rebecca Jane Pearch; August 29, 1959) is an American film and television actress. Her breakthrough film role came in 1983, when she played Lana in Risky Business opposite Tom Cruise. Her other notable film roles include Sara in Runaway Train in 1985, Helen McCaffrey in the thriller Backdraft in 1991 and her portrayal of the chillingly twisted nanny Peyton Flanders in the popular 1992 thriller The Hand That Rocks the Cradle.