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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
Other Works:
Love Letters (1989). Written by A.R. Gurney. Directed by John Tillinger. Edison Theatre: 31 Oct 1989- 21 Jan 1989 (96 performances). Cast: Colleen Dewhurst (as "Melissa Gardner [from 31 Oct 1989- 5 Nov 1989], Jason Robards (as "Andrew Makepiece") [from 31 Oct 1989- 5 Nov 1989]. Replacement actors: Polly Bergen (as "Melissa ... See more »Height:
5' 4" (1.63 m)
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Personal Quote:
[on her name] "Change it to what - Tiffany? It's been an advantage. It's unforgettable. I'm the only one." See more »Trivia:
Played Terry O'Quinn's mother in the Lost (2004) episode, Lost: Deus Ex Machina (2005), being just 8 years older than him. See more »Star Sign:
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