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's 2007 film ''

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Biography

Bruff was born in

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, and raised in

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, she earned a BFA in Acting from the

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. Her career began with a lead role in the feature film ''Virginia''. She has appeared in films such as ''Zodiac'' (2007) and ''Part Time Fabulous'' (2011), for which she won Best Actress Awards at the Monaco Film Festival and the

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. She has also worked in television, theater, and over 70 national commercial campaigns. 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. Bruff cast her father, Clyde J. Bruff, in his final film, ''Good Side of Bad''.

Awards and nominations

Filmography

Film

Television

References

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