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Daniel 'Rudy' Ruettiger, Ramy Romany, Parker Yates, Carlo Alberto Orecchia, Nick Ruff, Nick Nanton, J.W. Dicks, Pete D'Arruda, Gary Marriage, John Bretthauer, Sophia Stavron, Branden Colon, and Andrew Eilers at an event for Rudy Ruettiger: The Walk On (2018)

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Daniel 'Rudy' Ruettiger

Overview

  • Born
    August 23, 1948 · Joliet, Illinois, USA
  • Birth name
    Daniel E. Ruettiger
  • Nickname
    • Rudy
  • Height
    5′ 7″ (1.70 m)

Mini bio

  • Daniel 'Rudy' Ruettiger was born on August 23, 1948 in Joliet, Illinois, USA. He is an actor and producer, known for Rudy (1993), Born in June and Outwitting the Devil.

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      ?(? - present) (2 children)

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  • Graduated from the University of Notre Dame with a degree in Sociology in 1976
  • Honorary Doctorate Degree from Our Lady of Holy Cross College.
  • Honorary assistant to the Attorney General of Louisiana
  • Distinguished American Award
  • Recognition at the White House

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