Left Florida and moved to NYC in hopes of becoming a dancer

Early Broadway appearance, in the chorus of "Mack and Mabel"

Appeared as one of a trio of singer-dancers in the Broadway production of "They're Playing Our Song"

Played Lily in the Broadway musical "Annie"

Became stand-up comedian

Had much national exposure through appearances on "The Morning Program" (CBS)

Co-hosted the NBC series "George Schlatter's Funny People"

Feature acting debut in the ensemble cast of "The Wrong Guys"

Appeared in first solo HBO comedy special, "One Night Stand: Rita Rudner"

Starred in eponymous TV variety show for BBC

Had second solo HBO comedy special, "Born to Be Mild"

Published first book, "Naked Beneath My Clothing: Tales of a Revealing Nature"

Screenwriting debut, "Peter's Friends"; also co-starred

Starred in third solo HBO comedy special "Married Without Children"

Co-wrote and co-starred in "A Weekend in the Country" (USA Network); originally made for theatrical release but later sold to TV

Hosted the syndicated talk show with B-list celebrity guests called "Ask Rita"

Performed stand-up at the New York-New York Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas