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Rebecca De Mornay Biography and Full Filmography - MovieWise

Quick Facts

Born:
1959-08-29

Birthplace:
Santa Rosa, California, USA

Credits:
71 Total Roles

Rebecca De Mornay

Acting

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Biography

Rebecca De Mornay (born 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.

Known For

Full Filmography

Year Title Role
2025 Saint Clare MOVIE Arlene 'Gigi' Newberry
2025 Off the Record MOVIE Kate
2024 Peter Five Eight MOVIE Brenda
2023 Angel Baby MOVIE Maggie
2020 She Ball MOVIE Aggie
2018 Periphery MOVIE Vi Warner
2016 I Am Wrath MOVIE Vivian Hill
2016 Lucifer TV Penelope
2016 Lucifer TV Penelope Decker
2015 Marvel's Jessica Jones TV Dorothy Walker

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