Rita Taggart Biography ((?)-)
Born in Salinas, CA; married Haskell Wexler (a cinematographer, director, andactor), 1989.
- Nationality
- American
- Gender
- Female
- Occupation
- Actress
Famous Works
- CREDITS
- Stage Appearances
- Appeared in Hungry Hearts, Ensemble Studio Theatre, Los Angeles; also acted in regional theatre productions.
- Film Appearances
- Carol Schue, Straight Time, Warner Bros., 1978
- Johnson, Coming Home (also known as Hemkomsten), United Artists, 1978
- Reporter, 1941, Universal, 1979
- Rita Jacovich, The China Syndrome, Columbia, 1979
- Thelma, Die Laughing, Warner Bros., 1980
- Woman in bed, Used Cars, Columbia, 1980
- Rita, Torchlight, Film Ventures International, 1984
- Lillian Bingington, Weeds, De Laurentiis Entertainment Group, 1987
- Donna McCarthy, The Horror Show (also known as Horror House, House 3, and House III: The Horror Show), Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer/United Artists, 1989
- Betty Libner and performer of song "Happy Birthday to You," Coupe de Ville, Universal, 1990
- Kate Golden, Crossing the Bridge, Buena Vista, 1992
- Emma Webber (some sources cite Rhonda Smaters), At Home with the Webbers (also known as The Webbers and Webber's World), LIVE Home Video, 1994
- Autumn McBride, Steal Big, Steal Little, Twentieth Century-Fox, 1995
- Lou, Limbo, Screen Gems, 1999
- MAD nurse, Inspector Gadget: Gadget's Greatest Gadgets (animated;also known as Gadget's Gadgets), Buena Vista, 1999
- Mulholland Drive (also known as Mulholland Dr.), Universal,2001
- Television Appearances
- Series
- Blanche, Steambath, Showtime, 1984
- Additional voices, Inspector Gadget (animated), syndicated, 1985
- Diane, Eye to Eye, ABC, 1985
- Joan Foley, Almost Grown, CBS, 1988
- Ruthanne, Coach, ABC, 1994-95
- Also provided additional voices for the series Where on Earth Is Carmen Sandiego?, PBS and syndicated.
- Movies
- James Dean (also known as The Legend), NBC, 1976
- Amy Morrison, Rape and Marriage: The Rideout Case, CBS, 1980
- Nina, Seizure: The Story of Kathy Morris, CBS, 1980
- Janet Carlson, Born to Be Sold, NBC, 1981
- Janice, The Other Victim, CBS, 1981
- Salt, Inmates: A Love Story, ABC, 1981
- Sally, Mae West, ABC, 1982
- Mrs. Walt Johnson, Wait Till Your Mother Gets Home!, NBC, 1983
- Monica, The Cartier Heist, NBC, 1984
- Fern Hooten, "Splash, Too," Disney Sunday Movie, ABC, 1988
- Kay Joyner, Terror on Highway 91, CBS, 1989
- Mrs. Staplin, "Columbo: Agenda for Murder," ABC Saturday Mystery,ABC, 1990
- Specials
- Farkis, "Miss Lonelyhearts," American Playhouse, PBS, 1983
- Episodic
- Vivian Harrow, "Paper Marriage," Taxi, ABC, 1978
- Carla B., "All You Need Is Love," Night Court, NBC, 1981
- Carla B., "Harry on Trial," Night Court, NBC, 1981
- Carla B., "Once in Love with Harry," Night Court, NBC, 1981
- Carla B., "Santa Goes Downtown," Night Court, NBC, 1981
- Marie Roscini, Hello, Larry, NBC, 1981
- Nurse Losef, "Legionnaires: Part 1," St. Elsewhere, NBC, 1982
- Andrea Burden, "Case X," Hunter, NBC, 1985
- Crying woman, "Busy Signal," Inspector Gadget (animated), syndicated, 1985
- Librarian and Thelma Popkins, "Gadget's Roma," Inspector Gadget (animated), syndicated, 1985
- MAD nurse, "Gadget's Gadgets," Inspector Gadget (animated), syndicated, 1985
- Rita Holden, "A Little Sex, a Little Scandal," Scarecrow and Mrs. King, CBS, 1985
- Rosie McDonough, "Blues in the Night," Hill Street Blues, NBC, 1985
- Sylvia, Kate & Allie, CBS, 1985
- Thelma Popkins, "Tryannosaurus Gadget," Inspector Gadget (animated), syndicated, 1985
- Woman in Indian costume, "Ghost Catchers," Inspector Gadget (animated), syndicated, 1985
- Brenda, The Colbys, ABC, 1986
- Sheila Jessup, "Scapegoats," Hotel, ABC, 1986
- Marsha, "Southern Comforts--August 4, 1961," Quantum Leap, NBC, 1991
- Edna Hancock, "Democracy in America," Northern Exposure, CBS, 1992
- Janine Foster, "The Classic Murder," Murder, She Wrote, CBS, 1992
- Edna Hancock, "Northern Hospitality," Northern Exposure, CBS, 1994
- Edna Hancock, "Una volta in l'inverno," Northern Exposure, CBS, 1994
- Also appeared in episodes of Cagney & Lacey and Rhoda,both CBS.
- Pilots
- Geri Ballin, Every Stray Dog and Kid, NBC, 1981
- Joan Foley, Almost Grown, CBS, 1988