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Swoosie Kurtz
Swoosie is the only child of author Margo and Frank Kurtz. As her father was a colonel in the U.S. Air Force, she moved often during her school years, living in eight different states. At the University of Southern California she majored in drama; later she attended the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art, collected Broadway's "triple crown" ...
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Actress (94 credits)
Actress (94 credits)
2017-2018
Man with a Plan
(TV Series)
Beverly
Beverly
- Family Business
(2018)
... Beverly
- Out with the In-Laws
(2018)
... Beverly
- March Madness
(2018)
... Beverly
- The Party Planner
(2018)
... Beverly
- Guess Who's Coming to Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
(2018)
... Beverly
2018
The Dangerous Book for Boys
(TV Series)
Tiffany
Tiffany
- How to Build a Treehouse
(2018)
... Tiffany
- How to Talk to Girls
(2018)
... Tiffany
- The Trojan War
(2018)
... Tiffany
- How to Be an Explorer
(2018)
... Tiffany
- How to Play Poker
(2018)
... Tiffany
2018
Lethal Weapon
(TV Series)
Ruthie Krumholz
Ruthie Krumholz
- Ruthless
(2018)
... Ruthie Krumholz
- An Inconvenient Ruth
(2018)
... Ruthie Krumholz
2016-2018
Grace and Frankie
(TV Series)
Janet
Janet
- The Landline
(2018)
... Janet
- The Test
(2016)
... Janet
2010-2016
Mike & Molly
(TV Series)
Joyce Flynn
Joyce Flynn
- Curse of the Bambino
(2016)
... Joyce Flynn
- I See Love
(2016)
... Joyce Flynn
- The Adoption Option
(2016)
... Joyce Flynn
- Baby Bump
(2016)
... Joyce Flynn
- Baby, Please Don't Go
(2016)
... Joyce Flynn
2006-2014
American Dad!
(TV Series)
Betty Smith / Marylin Thacker
Betty Smith / Marylin Thacker
- Blagsnarst, a Love Story
(2014)
... Marylin Thacker (voice)
- Blood Crieth Unto Heaven
(2013)
... Betty Smith (voice)
- American Stepdad
(2012)
... Betty Smith (voice)
- Stan's Food Restaurant
(2010)
... Betty Smith (voice)
- Oedipal Panties
(2008)
... Betty Smith (voice)
2009-2011
Nurse Jackie
(TV Series)
Mrs. Scheinhorn
Mrs. Scheinhorn
- Rat Falls
(2011)
... Mrs. Scheinhorn
- Tiny Bubbles
(2009)
... Mrs. Scheinhorn
2009
Rita Rocks
(TV Series)
Marilyn
Marilyn
- The Jealous Kind
(2009)
... Marilyn
- Sympathy for the Devil
(2009)
... Marilyn
- Jingle All the Way
(2009)
... Marilyn
- Shower the People
(2009)
... Marilyn
- Is She Really Going Out with Him?
(2009)
... Marilyn
2009
Hank
(TV Series)
Evelyn Funk
Evelyn Funk
- Got It
(2009)
... Evelyn Funk
- Hanksgiving
(2009)
... Evelyn Funk
2009
Heroes
(TV Series)
Millie Houston
Millie Houston
- Chapter Three 'Acceptance'
(2009)
... Millie Houston
- Chapter Seven 'Cold Snap'
(2009)
... Millie Houston
2009
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
(TV Series)
Judge Hilda Marsden
Judge Hilda Marsden
- Crush
(2009)
... Judge Hilda Marsden
2007-2009
Pushing Daisies
(TV Series)
Lily Charles
Lily Charles
- Kerplunk
(2009)
... Lily Charles
- Water & Power
(2009)
... Lily Charles (credit only)
- Window Dressed to Kill
(2009)
... Lily Charles
- The Norwegians
(2008)
... Lily Charles
- The Legend of Merle McQuoddy
(2008)
... Lily Charles
2004-2006
Huff
(TV Series)
Madeleine Sullivan
Madeleine Sullivan
- Which Lip Is the Cervical Lip?
(2006)
... Madeleine Sullivan
- Whipped Doggie
(2006)
... Madeleine Sullivan
- Maps Don't Talk 2
(2006)
... Madeleine Sullivan
- Maps Don't Talk
(2006)
... Madeleine Sullivan
- Crazy Nuts & All Fucked Up
(2005)
... Madeleine Sullivan
2005
Category 7: The End of the World
(TV Mini-Series)
Penny Hall
Penny Hall
- Part 2
(2005)
... Penny Hall
- Part 1
(2005)
... Penny Hall
2005
Still Standing
(TV Series)
Helen Michaels
Helen Michaels
- Still Aging
(2005)
... Helen Michaels
- Still Mother's Day
(2005)
... Helen Michaels
2003
The Wild Thornberrys
(TV Series)
Michelle Naidell
Michelle Naidell
- The Wild Snob-berry
(2003)
... Michelle Naidell (voice)
2001-2002
That's Life
(TV Series)
Valerie Wilkinson
Valerie Wilkinson
- Gutterball
(2002)
... Valerie Wilkinson
- Idiots
(2001)
... Valerie Wilkinson
- Plus One
(2001)
... Valerie Wilkinson
- Boo!
(2001)
... Valerie Wilkinson
2002
Street Time
(TV Series)
Victoria Van Kleek
Victoria Van Kleek
- The Truth Hurts... Bad
(2002)
... Victoria Van Kleek
2001
The Fighting Fitzgeralds
(TV Series)
Katherine Bartoli
Katherine Bartoli
- When Irish Eyes Are Smilin'
(2001)
... Katherine Bartoli
1999-2000
Love & Money
(TV Series)
Effie Conklin
Effie Conklin
- The Step Mummy
(2000)
... Effie Conklin
- The Five Week Itch
(2000)
... Effie Conklin
- Puff the Magic Sister
(2000)
... Effie Conklin
- Everybody Doesn't Love Eamon
(2000)
... Effie Conklin
- Diagnosis: Effie
(2000)
... Effie Conklin
2000
The Outer Limits
(TV Series)
Justice Kendall Woods
Justice Kendall Woods
- Final Appeal
(2000)
... Justice Kendall Woods
1998
More Tales of the City
(TV Mini-Series)
Betty Ramsey
Betty Ramsey
- Episode #1.6
(1998)
... Betty Ramsey
- Episode #1.5
(1998)
... Betty Ramsey
- Episode #1.1
(1998)
... Betty Ramsey
1998
ER
(TV Series)
Tina Marie Chambliss
Tina Marie Chambliss
- Suffer the Little Children
(1998)
... Tina Marie Chambliss
1996-1997
Suddenly Susan
(TV Series)
Liz Miller Keane
Liz Miller Keane
- Next Stop, Heaven
(1997)
... Liz Miller Keane
- Family Affairs
(1997)
... Liz Miller Keane
- Lie! Lie! My Darling
(1996)
... Liz Miller Keane
1996
Party Girl
(TV Series)
Judy Burkhard
Judy Burkhard
- Just Say No
(1996)
... Judy Burkhard
- Virgin Mary
(1996)
... Judy Burkhard
- Pilot
(1996)
... Judy Burkhard
1991-1996
Sisters
(TV Series)
Alex Reed / Alex Reed Barker / Alex Reed Halsey
Alex Reed / Alex Reed Barker / Alex Reed Halsey
- War and Peace: Part 2
(1996)
... Alex Reed Barker
- War and Peace: Part 1
(1996)
... Alex Reed Barker
- Taking a Gamble
(1996)
... Alex Reed Barker
- Housecleaning
(1996)
... Alex Reed Barker
- Nothing Personal
(1996)
... Alex Reed Barker
1995
The Magic School Bus
(TV Series)
Dorothy Ann's Mom / NASA Woman
Dorothy Ann's Mom / NASA Woman
- Out of This World
(1995)
... Dorothy Ann's Mom / NASA Woman (voice)
1995
Hope & Gloria
(TV Series)
Swoosie Kurtz
Swoosie Kurtz
- How to Get an Ed in Business
(1995)
... Swoosie Kurtz
1993
The Positively True Adventures of the Alleged Texas Cheerleader-Murdering Mom
(TV Movie)
Marla Harper
Marla Harper
1982-1987
American Playhouse
(TV Series)
Bananas Shaughnessy / Gwen Landis
Bananas Shaughnessy / Gwen Landis
- The House of Blue Leaves
(1987)
... Bananas Shaughnessy
- Fifth of July
(1982)
... Gwen Landis
1981-1983
Love, Sidney
(TV Series)
Laurie Morgan
Laurie Morgan
- Surprise Party
(1983)
... Laurie Morgan
- The Shrink
(1983)
... Laurie Morgan
- Alison: Part 2
(1983)
... Laurie Morgan
- Alison: Part 1
(1983)
... Laurie Morgan
- The Revolutionary
(1983)
... Laurie Morgan
1976-1979
Great Performances
(TV Series)
Rita Altabel / Muriel McComber
Rita Altabel / Muriel McComber
- Uncommon Women... and Others
(1979)
... Rita Altabel
- Ah, Wilderness!
(1976)
... Muriel McComber
1969
The Doctors
(TV Series)
Student Nurse
Student Nurse
- Episode #1.1829
(1969)
... Student Nurse (uncredited)
- Episode #1.1824
(1969)
... Student Nurse (uncredited)
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Soundtrack (2 credits)
Soundtrack (2 credits)
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Thanks (1 credit)
Thanks (1 credit)
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Self (51 credits)
Self (51 credits)
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Archive footage (2 credits)
Archive footage (2 credits)
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Personal Details
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She received a 1999 Obie Award for her performance in the Off-Broadway play "The Mineola Twins". See more »Height:
5' 4" (1.63 m)
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Personal Quote:
I try to tell myself I'm not schizophrenic. But when I'm not acting, I'm not alive. Everyday is just not heightened enough for me. I'm more focused, more interesting when I'm working. See more »Trivia:
In 1962, Swoosie and her father both appeared on the game show To Tell the Truth (1956). Col. Kurtz was the contestant, and 18-year-old Swoosie came out at the end of the game to identify her father by handing him his uniform jacket. See more »Star Sign:
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