Mimi Kennedy
Biography
Mary Claire Mimi Kennedy, born September 25, 1948, in Rochester, New York, is an American actress, author, and activist known for her roles in television and film. She co-starred in multiple short-lived television sitcoms before playing Ruth Sloan on Homefront from 1991 to 1993. Kennedy achieved wider recognition for her work in Chuck Lorre television sitcoms, appearing as a cast member in Dharma & Greg from 1997 to 2002 and Mom from 2013 to 2021. For her performance in Mom, she received a nomination for the Critics Choice Television Award for Best Guest Performer in a Comedy Series. Her film credits include Pump Up the Volume in 1990, Erin Brockovich in 2000, In the Loop in 2009, Due Date in 2010, and Midnight in Paris in 2011.
Career overview
Mary Claire Mimi Kennedy is an American actress, author, and activist born on September 25, 1948, in Rochester, New York. Known primarily for her work in television sitcoms, Kennedy co-starred in numerous short-lived sitcoms before landing the role of Ruth Sloan on the television series Homefront, which ran from 1991 to 1993.
Kennedy achieved wider recognition through her roles in television sitcoms created by Chuck Lorre, specifically appearing as a regular in Dharma and Greg from 1997 to 2002 and in Mom from 2013 to 2021. Her performance in Mom earned her a nomination for the Critics Choice Television Award for Best Guest Performer in a Comedy Series.
In addition to her television work, Kennedy has appeared in a variety of feature films. Her film credits include Pump Up the Volume in 1990, Erin Brockovich in 2000, In the Loop in 2009, Due Date in 2010, and Midnight in Paris in 2011. Across her career in film and television, Kennedy has accumulated a total of 88 known acting credits.
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- Monster: The Ed Gein Story (2025) as Dr. Mildred Newman
- Going Places (2025) as Sue
- Scrambled (2024) as Zandra
- Death Pays Flora a Visit (2024) as Flora
- Saving Paradise (2021) as Barbara Peterson
- Eat Wheaties! (2020) as Edna Straw
- Consumed (2015) Executive Producer
- Squatters (2014) as Judge Janovich
- The Goldbergs (2013) as Charlotte
- Mom (2013) as Marjorie Armstrong-Perugian
- Gus (2013) as Dr. Grayson
- Scandal (2012) as Sharon Marquette
- Veep (2012) as Mary King
- Anger Management (2012) as Elaine
- The Five-Year Engagement (2012) as Carol Solomon
- Best Friends Forever (2012) as Marilyn
- American Judy (2012) as Judy One
- Switched at Birth (2011) as Andrea Askowitz
- Up All Night (2011) as Sally
- Midnight in Paris (2011) as Helen
- Love Bites (2011) as Gail Rouscher
- Life of Lemon (2011) as Louise Phillips
- Due Date (2010) as Sarah's Mom
- In the Loop (2009) as Karen Clarke
- The Three Gifts (2009) as Rita Green
- Childrens Hospital (2008) as Ma Richie
- In Plain Sight (2008) as Joanna Stuber
- A Single Woman (2008) as Storyteller
- Private Practice (2007) as Eleanor Bergin
- Cane (2007) as Mary
- Man in the Chair (2007) as Judy Kincaid
- Grey's Anatomy (2005) as Verna Bradley
- Criminal Minds (2005) as Miss Rogers
- Ghost Whisperer (2005) as Tracy Edmondson
- Medium (2005) as Helen Fitzpatrick
- House (2004) as Greta
- Cold Case (2003) as Elena Bistrong (1978 & 2005)
- Strong Medicine (2000) as Chancellor Eleanor Brubeck
- Erin Brockovich (2000) as Laura Ambrosino
- Hollywood Squares (1998) as Self - Panelist
- Dharma & Greg (1997) as Abby O'Neill
- Pacific Palisades (1997)
- Buddy (1997) as Mrs. Bowman
- Savannah (1996)
- Once You Meet a Stranger (1996) as Connie
- Reasons of the Heart (1996) as Celia Burton
- Cybill (1995) as Gretchen
- Baywatch Nights (1995) as Paparazzi Agent
- Partners (1995)
- Bless This House (1995)
- Fast Forward (1995) as Elaine Marshall
- ER (1994) as Sergeant O'Malley
- Flashfire (1994) as Kate Cantrell
- Homicide: Life on the Street (1993) as Dr. Kate Wystan
- Joe's Life (1993)
- Death Becomes Her (1992) as Second Woman
- Dinosaurs (1991) as Glenda Molehill (voice)
- Homefront (1991)
- Sins of the Mother (1991) as Karen Turner
- Dream On (1990) as Hilaury
- Pump Up the Volume (1990) as Marla Hunter
- A Promise to Keep (1990) as Annie
- Tales from the Crypt (1989) as Distraught Woman (segment "The Man Who Was Death")
- Major Dad (1989)
- Chances Are (1989) as Sally
- Immediate Family (1989) as Eli's Mom
- Family Man (1988)
- Baby Girl Scott (1987) as Jane
- Bride of Boogedy (1987) as Eloise Davis
- Mr. Boogedy (1986) as Eloise Davis
- The Mouse and the Motorcycle (1986) as Mrs. Gridley
- Davy Crockett (1986) as Ben's Mom
- The Twilight Zone (1985) as (segment "Aqua Vita")
- Tall Tales & Legends (1985) as Ben's Mom
- Night Court (1984) as Patty Douglas
- Spencer (1984)
- American Playhouse (1982) as Lynne
- St. Elsewhere (1982) as Lois Wegener
- The Two of Us (1981) as Nan Gallagher
- Thin Ice (1981) as Arlene
- The Big Show (1980) as Self
- Knots Landing (1979) as Doris
- Just Friends (1979) as Victoria Chasen
- Getting Married (1978) as Jenny
- 3 Girls 3 (1977)
- Battle of the Network Stars (1976)
- Last Hand as Rudy Fudent