Donna Rusch
Biography
Donna Rusch Beisel is an American actress. A fun fact, before he became a star, she starred with Matthew McConaughey in a training film for Exxon Aviation. She graduated from the University of Houston with her Bachelor of Arts degree in Radio/TV/Film. She landed a job as a part-time Desk Assistant at the country's #1 All-News Radio Station, KTRH-740 AM, Houston. She quickly rose to become a Reporter, earning numerous local and statewide awards including "Best News Series in Texas" from UPI. After 3 years, she went to the smaller city of Beaumont, Texas to prime her TV reporting skills. Soon, she became the city's first female solo 10 o'clock weeknight News Anchor. But after nearly 4 years, her love of acting won out. She moved back to Houston and signed with top Texas Talent Agent, Jenny Bosby of the Pastorini-Bosby Talent Agency. On her first national commercial audition, she booked the job for Texaco Express Lube. For 17 years, she worked primarily in commercials, voiceover and as a spokeswoman for Industrial Films and Web Content for clients such as ExxonMobil, Shell, Compaq Computers, Continental Airlines and Chevron. In 1995, she became host of Texas Today, a live daily morning show featuring Hollywood stars visiting the city, top chefs, book authors, and a live band. In 2000, her first TV movie role was as a Reporter in Mortelle Invasion (2000), directed by Tim Matheson, made famous by his Otter role in American College (1978). She also became known as "Renee Rusch", a traffic reporter on several radio stations and served time as a TV Traffic Anchor on both the NBC and CBS television affiliates. In 2011, she made the move to L.A. and quickly hooked into the Independent Film world with a lead role in the award-winning film Home from War (2012), accepted to Cannes 2013. She also stars in the thriller The Channel (2015). She has appeared on episodes of Criminal Minds(2013) and Revenge(2013).
Known For & Full Filmography13 Titles
Drama Series - 2014, 16 episodes • as Annoyed Detective
A sexy, suspense-driven legal thriller about a group of ambitious law students and their brilliant, mysterious criminal defense professor. They become entangled in a murder plot and will shake the entire university and change the course of their lives.
Movie - 2014, 2h 15m • as Lauren Nevens
With his wife's disappearance having become the focus of an intense media circus, a man sees the spotlight turned on him when it's suspected that he may not be innocent.
Drama Series - 2011, 16 episodes • as Newscaster
When Emily Thorne moves to the Hamptons, everyone wonders about the new girl, but she knows everything about them, including what they did to her family. Years ago, they took everything from her. Now, one by one, she's going to make them pay.
Drama Series - 2010, 16 episodes • as Linda Barrelli
See Dr. Steve learn about restaurants, spend time with his family, conquer his fears, and more. Featuring guest appearances by Jan Skylar, Wayne Skylar, and David Liebe Hart.
Drama Series - 2017, 16 episodes • as Woman in Podiatrist's Office
A loving (but immature) father is committed to co-parenting his two kids with his very-together ex-wife. While his misguided fatherly advice, unstoppable larger-than-life personality and unpredictable Internet superstardom might get in the way sometimes, for Marlon, family really always does come first - even if he's the biggest kid of all.
Movie - 2018, 2h 15m • as Margaret
Evan Birch is a family man and esteemed professor at a distinguished university. When a female student goes missing, police Detective Malloy has reason to be suspicious when crucial evidence makes Evan the prime suspect in her disappearance.
Drama Series - 2015, 16 episodes • as Vivian Brooks
Follows two delusional brothers, who are self-proclaimed filmmakers, as they are kicked out of their parent's house and end up on an epic cinematic journey.
Movie - 2022, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
A small-town janitor / motivational speaker, stumbles along through life, until he has a personal revelation and begins 'un-motivating' the town, turning everything upside down in the process.
Movie - 2016, 2h 15m • as Maggie
After surviving a near-death experience, a teenager discovers that she's become a channel for an evil spirit's entry into her life.
Movie - 2016, 2h 15m • as Lila Croft
When three hilarious, strong-willed women join forces to seek the ultimate revenge on their cheating ex at his upcoming holiday retreat, love struck event planner Livvy meets Carter, the property manager organizing it all, leaving Livvy to question if she can leave off their revenge scheme long enough to finally forgive her ex and let a real holiday romance blossom.
Movie - 2018, 2h 15m • as Diane
A troubled girl finds faith, hope, and healing through a relationship with a wounded horse.
Movie - 2009, 2h 15m • as Monica's Mom
When a street smart "goth girl", Nikki, is forced to attend cheerleader camp as part of her rehabilitation from a juvenile correction facility, she clashes with the "popular girls," and finds herself embroiled in a bitter rivalry with the bitchy ringleader Rachel . But when members of the spirit squad start turning up dead, the girls must put aside their differences and struggle to survive the murderous rage of a crazed psycho-killer lurking among them!
Movie - 2014, 2h 15m • as Dr. Jarvis
When a 17-year old aspiring dancer is uprooted in her high school senior year, she finds herself divided between two boys, and she will have one last shot at making her dream a reality.