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Deborah Kuhn

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Deborah Kuhn
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Deborah Kuhn is an award-winning American actress and writer. The youngest of three, she was born and raised in Ohio, where her passion for acting quietly took root. Before fully immersing herself in acting, she worked as a flight attendant, an experience that broadened her perspective and enriched her storytelling.

Deborah is known for seamlessly blending upscale elegance with grit and compassion. Her talents have earned her roles on prominent shows like Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999), The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (1992), As the World Turns (1956), and Guiding Light (1952), as well as in indie films such as A Hard Problem and As Life Shifts.

In addition to her acting career, Deborah is also an accomplished writer and producer. Her short film Monarch Butterfly premiered at the Tribeca Screening Room and won two Best Short Film awards, seven Best Leading Actress awards, and an Award of Excellence for Original Score. With a Deputy Belt in Taekwondo, Deborah brings a strong physical presence to her roles, showcasing discipline and versatility. As the founder of Midnight Ridge Productions, she continues to expand her creative endeavors, working both in front of and behind the camera to craft compelling stories.
BornSeptember 8
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BornSeptember 8
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    • Awards
      • 12 wins & 12 nominations total

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    Known for

    A Hard Problem (2021)
    A Hard Problem
    6.1
    • Neighbor
    • 2021
    Monarch Butterfly (2018)
    Monarch Butterfly
    Short
    • Katherine
    • 2018
    As Life Shifts (2016)
    As Life Shifts
    Short
    • Ingrid
    • 2016
    The Opposite of a Fairy Tale (2016)
    The Opposite of a Fairy Tale
    9.4
    Short
    • Son's Wife
    • 2016

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    Actress



    • Mariska Hargitay in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999)
      Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
      8.1
      TV Series
      • Sophie Richards
      • 2023
    • A Hard Problem (2021)
      A Hard Problem
      6.1
      • Neighbor
      • 2021
    • Retreat: Resistance (2019)
      Retreat: Resistance
      TV Short
      • Patti
      • 2019
    • Monarch Butterfly (2018)
      Monarch Butterfly
      Short
      • Katherine
      • 2018
    • The Reading (2017)
      The Reading
      Short
      • Gail
      • 2017
    • As Life Shifts (2016)
      As Life Shifts
      Short
      • Ingrid
      • 2016
    • The Opposite of a Fairy Tale (2016)
      The Opposite of a Fairy Tale
      9.4
      Short
      • Son's Wife
      • 2016
    • What's in Alaska?
      Short
      • Helen
      • 2009
    • Hunted
      6.6
      Short
      • Mother
      • 2006

    Writer



    • Monarch Butterfly (2018)
      Monarch Butterfly
      Short
      • Writer
      • 2018

    Producer



    • Monarch Butterfly (2018)
      Monarch Butterfly
      Short
      • executive producer
      • 2018

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    SAG-AFTRA

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    Monarch Butterfly
    Monarch Butterfly
    Trailer 1:01
    Monarch Butterfly

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    • Born
      • September 8
      • Gallipolis, Ohio, USA
    • Spouse
      • MP KleinMay 30, 2014 - present

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    • Gender / Gender identity
      • Female
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      • Straight
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      • White

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      A former flight attendant for Delta Air Lines.
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      • Debbie

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