An 80s television icon was seen enjoying a rare outing in Hollywood this week after ringing in her 77th birthday.
The actress is known for starring in a number of shows over her decades-long career thus far.
She portrayed a main role in the hit legal drama series L.A. Law which aired for eight seasons – and her performance notably garnered her four Emmy nominations.
Her professional acting career has not only consisted of television projects, but she has also appeared on the big screen as well.
The star has collaborated with a variety of celebrities including Miley Cyrus, Harry Hamlin, Alexis Bledel, Sarah Michelle Gellar and Joseph Gordon-Levitt.
Can you guess who it is?
An 80s television icon was seen enjoying a rare outing in Hollywood this week after ringing in her 77th birthday – can you guess who it is?
It is Susan Ruttan!
The actress notably played the role of Roxanne Melman on the show L.A. Law which aired episodes on NBC from 1986-1994 – and additionally starred Harry Hamlin, Corbin Bernsen, Jill Eikenberry, Alan Rachins and Michele Greene.
Based on her performance of the character, Ruttan received four Emmy nominations for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series.
The star was seen stepping out for an errand run on Wednesday in Hollywood – one day after she celebrated her 77th birthday on September 16.
Ruttan kept it casual as she picked up a few items at a market while sporting a black sweatshirt as well as a pair of dark navy sweatpants.
She additionally slipped into a pair of comfy sneakers and easily carried a cross-body bag over her left shoulder.
The actress completed the look for the daytime excursion with a pair of shades to protect her eyes from the bright sunshine.
Ruttan was later spotted grabbing a bite to eat while cruising through a Burger King drive-thru.
It is Susan Ruttan! The actress notably played the role of Roxanne Melman on the show L.A. Law which aired episodes on NBC from 1986-1994; seen far right with co-star Alan Rachins
The star was seen stepping out for an errand run on Wednesday in Hollywood – one day after she celebrated her 77th birthday on September 16
Ruttan kept it casual as she picked up a few items at a market while sporting a black sweatshirt as well as a pair of dark navy sweatpants
The actress completed the look for the daytime excursion with a pair of shades to protect her eyes from the bright sunshine
Ruttan began her career in entertainment by taking on minor roles in a number of shows in the early 80s such as Quincy, M.E., Best Of The West, Buffalo Bill, The Jeffersons and The New Leave It To Beaver.
During an appearance on the Traversing The Stars podcast, the star revealed that she initially never had the goal to be an actress.
‘I never thought about being an actor,’ she said during an episode which aired earlier this year. ‘So, it was something that came to me by accident. I’m an accidental actor, that’s me.’
In 1986, she was cast as Roxanne Melton in L.A. Law – and at first had been set to play only a recurring role in the series.
‘I wasn’t supposed to be a regular on that show. I was hired as a possible recurring,’ she said on the Meisterkhan podcast.
‘After the end of the pilot, Steven called me and said, “We would like you to be a regular on the show?”‘ Ruttan added, referencing to the series creator Steven Bochco.
However, the actress had been offered a 200-episode deal for the show Mama’s Family – but eventually chose to star in L.A. Law.
During its time on the air, the legal drama garnered a number of Emmy and Golden Globe nominations.
It one for Emmys for Outstanding Drama Series and also won the Golden Globe for Best TV Series – Drama twice.
Ruttan was part of the main cast through season seven in 1993, and made appearances in the final season due to putting her main focus into raising a family.
‘I never thought about being an actor,’ she said during an episode which aired earlier this year. ‘So, it was something that came to me by accident. I’m an accidental actor, that’s me’; seen in 2024 in Hollywood
The star later reprised her role in the television movie L.A. Law: The Movie which premiered back in 2002; L.A. Law cast pictured in 1990
She portrayed minor roles in shows such as The Jeffersons, Growing Pains, Buffy The Vampire Slayer, Gilmore Girls, The Good Doctor and 3rd Rock From The Sun; seen in 2022 in L.A.
The star later reprised her role in the television movie L.A. Law: The Movie which premiered back in 2002.
The actress – who was born in the state of Oregon – is known for taking on small roles in an assortment of other shows as well.
She portrayed minor roles in projects such as The Jeffersons, Growing Pains, Buffy The Vampire Slayer, Gilmore Girls, The Good Doctor and 3rd Rock From The Sun.
Ruttan’s most recent credit is the comedic series titled A Man On The Inside – which also starred Ted Danson, Mary Elizabeth Ellis and Stephanie Beatriz.
The premise is: ‘Charles (Danson), a retired man, gets a new lease on life when he answers an ad from a private investigator and becomes a mole in a secret investigation in a nursing home,’ per IMDB.
Ruttan notably took on the role of Gladys Montrose during the show’s first season which aired last year on Netflix.
