{{short description|American actress and filmmaker|bot=PearBOT 5}} {{Infobox person | name = Jules Bruff | image = Jules_Bruff.jpg | caption = | birth_name = Julie Anne Bruff | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1973|1|10}} <!-- Update with accurate date if known --> | birth_place = Cheyenne, Wyoming, U.S. | occupation = Actress, screenwriter, producer | years_active = 2001–present | notable_works = ''Zodiac'' | website = }} '''Jules Bruff''' (born January 10, 1973) is an American actress and filmmaker. She is known for her portrayal of Catherine Allen in David Fincher's 2007 film ''Zodiac''.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Jules Bruff|url=http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1024046/|website=IMDb|access-date=2020-05-26}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|date=2020-05-21|title=Movie Reviews|language=en-US|work=The New York Times|url=https://www.nytimes.com/reviews/movies|access-date=2020-05-26|issn=0362-4331}}</ref>
== Biography == Bruff was born in Cheyenne, Wyoming, and raised in Oakland, California, she earned a BFA in Acting from the University of Colorado. Her career began with a lead role in the feature film ''Virginia''.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Goodwin |first=Jeremy D. |date=2011-05-29 |title=Berkshire film festival transforms a town, a season |url=https://archive.boston.com/ae/movies/articles/2011/05/29/great_barrington_film_festival_transforms_a_town_a_season/ |access-date=2020-05-26 |work=Boston.com}}</ref>
She has appeared in films such as ''Zodiac'' (2007) and ''Part Time Fabulous'' (2011),<ref>{{Cite web |date=2011-03-16 |title=nthWORD Magazine - SESSIONS: Part Time Fabulous a Film by Jules Bruff and Alethea Root |url=http://www.nthword.com/issue8/Part_Time_Fabulous_a_Film_by_Jules_Bruff_and_Alethea_Root.php |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110316144250/http://www.nthword.com/issue8/Part_Time_Fabulous_a_Film_by_Jules_Bruff_and_Alethea_Root.php |archive-date=2011-03-16 |access-date=2020-05-26}}</ref> for which she won Best Actress Awards at the Monaco Film Festival and the Feel Good Film Festival.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Giuliano |first=Charles |title=BIFF Two - Berkshire Fine Arts |url=https://www.berkshirefinearts.com/06-06-2011_biff-two.htm |access-date=2020-05-26 |website=www.berkshirefinearts.com}}</ref> She has also worked in television, theater, and over 70 national commercial campaigns.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Good Side of Bad |url=https://filmthreat.com/reviews/good-side-of-bad/ |access-date=2025-03-14 |website=Film Threat}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Komal |first=Surya |date=2024-12-21 |title=Good Side of Bad (2023) Review: Poignant and Heartfelt! - Just for Movie Freaks |url=https://justformoviefreaks.in/good-side-of-bad-review-2023/#google_vignette |access-date=2025-03-14 |website=Justformoviefreaks |language=en-US}}</ref>
Bruff co-wrote, produced, and stars in ''Good Side of Bad'', a drama based on Beverly Olevin’s book, portraying Sara, a sister supporting a family member with mental illness.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Turner |first=Matthew |date=2025-01-27 |title=Good Side of Bad – A Moving Story - |url=https://www.actionreloaded.com/good-side-of-bad-a-moving-story/ |access-date=2025-03-14 |website=Actionreloaded |language=en-GB}}</ref>
Bruff cast her father, Clyde J. Bruff, in his final film, ''Good Side of Bad''.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Saito |first1=Stephen |title=Jules Bruff & Alethea Root on "The Good Side of Bad" |url=https://moveablefest.com/jules-bruff-alethea-root-good-side-of-bad/ |website=The Moveable Fest |date=22 June 2023}}</ref>
==Awards and nominations== {| class="wikitable sortable" ! Year !! Award !! Category !! Work !! Result |- | 2011 || Monaco Charity Film Festival || Best Actress in a Feature Film || ''Part Time Fabulous'' || Won |- | 2011 || Feel Good Film Festival, Hollywood || Best Actress || ''Part Time Fabulous'' || Won |- | 2011 || Berkshire International Film Festival || Audience Award – Narrative Feature || ''Part Time Fabulous'' || Won |- | 2012 || Awareness Film Festival, CA || Audience Award – Best Narrative Feature || ''Part Time Fabulous'' || Won<ref>{{cite web |title=JULES BRUFF - Actors Access |url=https://resumes.actorsaccess.com/julesbruff?utm_source=chatgpt.com |website=resumes.actorsaccess.com}}</ref> |- | 2012 || Durango Film Festival || Special Jury Commendation (Feature) || ''Part Time Fabulous'' || Won |- | 2018 || Best Shorts Competition || Award of Merit Special Mention (Ensemble Cast) || ''I'm Here'' || Won |- | 2018 || Chicago Comedy Film Festival || Best Ensemble Short Film || ''For Muriel'' || Won<ref>{{cite web |title=Jules Bruff - Alumni Association |url=https://www.colorado.edu/coloradan/jules-bruff |website=University of Colorado Boulder |language=en}}</ref> |- | 2018 || Independent Shorts Awards || Bronze Award – Best Acting Ensemble || ''I'm Here'' || Won |- | 2019 || Vegas Movie Awards || Award of Excellence – Best Ensemble || ''I'm Here'' || Won |- | 2023 || Awareness Film Festival, CA || Grand Jury Award – Feature Narrative || ''Good Side of Bad'' || Won |- | 2023 || Festival of Cinema NYC || Audience Choice Award for Best Feature || ''Good Side of Bad'' || Won |- | 2023 || Festival of Cinema NYC || Best Feature Narrative || ''Good Side of Bad'' || Nominated |- | 2023 || Festival of Cinema NYC || Best Ensemble || ''Good Side of Bad'' || Nominated |- | 2023 || Albuquerque Film & Music Experience || Best Narrative Feature Film || ''Good Side of Bad'' || Nominated |- | 2024 || Block Island Film Festival || Lighthouse Award – Best Feature Film || ''Good Side of Bad'' || Won |- | 2024 || Block Island Film Festival || Lighthouse Award – Best Screenplay || ''Good Side of Bad'' || Won |}
==Filmography== === Film === {| class="wikitable sortable" |+ !Year !Title !Role |- |1998 |''What Ever Happened to Kathy'' |Sara |- |1998 |''Virginia'' |Virginia Culver |- |2000 |''Chuck & Buck'' |Auditioning Actress |- |2004 |''Illusion'' |Renee |- |2005 |''Complete Guide to Guys'' |Lady Who Lunches |- |2007 |''Zodiac'' |Catherine Allen |- |2007 |''The Poughkeepsie Tapes'' |Blinker |- |2009 |''Stellina Blue'' |Kamand's Nurse |- |2009 |''Bob Funk'' |Ms. Agnew |- |2009 |''Endless Bummer'' |Carol |- |2011 |''Part Time Fabulous'' |Mel - Actor / Writer / Producer |- |2011 |''How to Cheat'' |Annie Sexton |- |2014 |''Looking for Lions'' |Julie |- |2015 |''Excess Flesh'' |Police Officer Marie |- |2017 |''The Portal'' | rowspan="2" |Commissioner Banks |- |2017 |''The Tank'' |- |2017 |''Market Value'' |Audrey Stewart |- |2017 |''High & Outside: A Baseball Noir'' |Amy Harding |- | 2018 || ''Something's More Than One Thing'' || Knowing Woman |- | 2018 || ''I'm Here'' || Mom |- | 2020 || ''Starf*cker'' || Deanna |- | 2020 || ''False Mirror'' || Susan |- | 2025 || ''Good Side of Bad'' || Sara - Actor / Writer / PGA Producer |}
=== Television === {| class="wikitable sortable" !Year !Title !Role !Notes |- |2008 |''Eli Stone'' |Anna |Episode: 'Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go" |- |2008 |''Eleventh Hour'' |Flight Attendant |Episode: "Titans" |- |2010 |''Svetlana'' |Saleswoman |Episode: "Yellowcake" |- |2018 |''Waco'' |Reporter |Miniseries |- |2018 |''Turnt'' |Cherry Charlie's Mom |Episode: 'It's Complicated" |- |2019 |''S.W.A.T.'' |Mrs. Steinburg |Episode: "Invisible" |- |2019 |''Lucifer'' |Nurse |Episode: "Who's da New King of Hell?" |}
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