Quick Facts
Born:
1944-09-06
Birthplace:
Omaha, Nebraska, USA
Credits:
99 Total Roles
Swoosie Kurtz
Acting
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Biography
Swoosie Kurtz (born September 6, 1944) is an American actress. She began her career in theater during the 1970s and shortly thereafter began a career in television, garnering ten nominations and winning one Emmy Award. Her most famous television project was her role on the 1990s NBC drama Sisters. She has also appeared somewhat sporadically in films from the late 1970s up until today, including prominent roles in such films as Dangerous Liaisons, Citizen Ruth, and Liar Liar among others. Throughout her career she has remained active in theater, earning five Tony Award nominations and winning two over the last three decades.
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Known For
Liar Liar
Dana Appleton
Lost
Emily Locke
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Hilda Marsden
Cruel Intentions
Dr. Greenbaum
Heroes
Millie Houston
American Dad!
Marylin Thacker (voice)
American Dad!
Betty Smith (voice)
Desperate Housewives
Jessie
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | It's Florida, Man. TV | Mrs. Myrtle |
| 2021 | Rugrats TV | Minka (voice) |
| 2021 | Rugrats TV | Minka / Frau Klump (voice) |
| 2021 | Call Me Kat TV | Sheila |
| 2019 | Bless the Harts TV | Mee-Maw (voice) |
| 2018 | Overboard MOVIE | Grace |
| 2018 | The Dangerous Book for Boys TV | Tiffany McKenna |
| 2016 | Man with a Plan TV | Beverly |
| 2016 | Lethal Weapon TV | Ruthie |
| 2016 | Lethal Weapon TV | Ruthie Krumholz |