Rebecca De Mornay

Rebecca De Mornay

Known For

American Reunion

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.

Movies Featuring Rebecca De Mornay

Saint Clare

Saint Clare (2025)

as Arlene 'Gigi' Newberry
I Am Wrath

I Am Wrath (2016)

as Vivian Hill
Collar

Collar (2015)

as Ramona Billingsley
American Reunion

American Reunion (2012)

as Finch's Mom (uncredited)
Mother's Day

Mother's Day (2010)

as Natalie 'Mother' Koffin
Flipped

Flipped (2010)

as Patsy Loski
Music Within

Music Within (2007)

as Richard's Mom
Identity

Identity (2003)

as Caroline Suzanne
Salem Witch Trials

Salem Witch Trials (2002)

as Elizabeth Parris
Wicked Ways

Wicked Ways (1999)

as Ruth Draper
The Con

The Con (1998)

as Barbara Beaton / Nancy Thoroughgood
Never Talk to Strangers

Never Talk to Strangers (1995)

as Dr. Sarah Alison Taylor
Getting Out

Getting Out (1994)

as Arlene Holsclaw
Guilty as Sin

Guilty as Sin (1993)

as Jennifer Haines
Blind Side

Blind Side (1993)

as Lynn Kaines
The Hand That Rocks the Cradle

The Hand That Rocks the Cradle (1992)

as Mrs. Mott / Peyton Flanders
Backdraft

Backdraft (1991)

as Helen McCaffrey
Dealers

Dealers (1989)

as Anna Schuman
Feds!

Feds! (1988)

as Ellis DeWitt
Pecos Bill

Pecos Bill (1986)

as Rose 'Slew Foot Sue' Peasley
Testament

Testament (1983)

as Cathy Pitkin
Giving Thanks

Giving Thanks (N/A)

as Aunt Theodora