Updated Feb 20, 2026
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Known For
Actor
Occupations
Television director, Television actor, Actor, Film producer, Stage actor
Birthday
(Saturday)
Birthplace
Santa Rosa, California, USA
Nationality
Citizenship
United States
Languages
English
Spouses
Bruce Wagner (1986-1990), Patrick O'Neal (1995-2002)
Partners
Tom Cruise, Patrick O'Neal, Leonard Cohen, Bruce Wagner
Children
2 children
Parents
Wally George, Julie Eager
Sibling
Jonathan De Mornay
Education
Summerhill School, Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute
Zodiac Sign
♍ Virgo
Chinese Zodiac
猪 Pig
Name Origin
English < Hebrew (רִבְקָה)
Popularity
Tier B -- 64,680 Wikipedia views/month
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Screen debut
First screen credit at age 22
Career
Career spanning 42 years (1982-2024)
Year context
Born in 1959 -- Cuban Revolution; Fidel Castro takes power; Dwight D. Eisenhower was US president
Year 1959 →
Zodiac
Born in the Year of the Pig
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Cultural Uplift
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Filmography (26)
AWARDS (3)
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Time Machine Award
2010
WON
B
MTV Movie Award for Best Villain
1992
WON
B
MTV Movie & TV Awards
WON
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.
Connections (5)
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Rebecca De Mornay?
Rebecca De Mornay is 66 years old, born on .
Where was Rebecca De Mornay born?
Rebecca De Mornay was born in Santa Rosa, California, USA.
What movies or shows has Rebecca De Mornay been in?
Rebecca De Mornay has 26 credits in our database. Notable titles include Peter Five Eight (2024), American Reunion (2012), A Fonder Heart (2011), Flipped (2010), Hawaii Five-0 (2010).
What is Rebecca De Mornay known for?
Rebecca De Mornay is primarily known as an actor. 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…
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