Miriam Flynn
Biography
Miriam Flynn is an American voice actress and character actress. She was born on June 18, 1952, in Cleveland, Ohio, USA. Flynn is known for her roles in various television shows and films. She has been featured as a voice artist in The Land Before Time series, Taz-Mania, The Spooktacular New Adventures of Casper, and Family Guy. Flynn also played roles in the TV sitcom Grounded for Life and the animated series Megas XLR. Additionally, she starred in her own sitcom Maggie on ABC. Flynn has appeared in over 130 acting credits throughout her career.
Career overview
Miriam Flynn is an American voice actress and character actress. She is known for her work in various film and television projects. One of her notable roles is as Cousin Catherine in the National Lampoon's Vacation franchise. In addition to her live-action work, Flynn has also had a successful career as a voice artist. She has been featured in several animated series, including The Land Before Time series, Taz-Mania, and The Spooktacular New Adventures of Casper.
Flynn's voice work also includes roles in Family Guy and Megas XLR. She played the character of Jean, the mother of the title character, in Taz-Mania. In the animated series The Spooktacular New Adventures of Casper, Flynn voiced the character of Poil. Her voice acting credits also include work on Family Guy and Megas XLR, where she played the role of Coop's mom.
Flynn's acting career also includes work in live-action television. She played the role of Sister Helen on the TV sitcom Grounded for Life. Additionally, she starred in her own sitcom, Maggie, which aired on ABC in 1981. With a career spanning multiple film and television projects, Miriam Flynn has established herself as a versatile and accomplished actress.
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Full Filmography
130 titles- Stranger Things: Tales from '85 (2026) as Flo (voice)
- Self Reliance (2024) as Becky Ann
- Shrinking (2023) as Pam
- The Lincoln Lawyer (2022) as Donna
- Extracurricular Activities (2019) as Mrs. Reed
- 9-1-1 (2018) as Suzanne Caldwell
- The Land Before Time XIV: Journey of the Brave (2016) as Grandma (voice)
- The Carmichael Show (2015) as Monica
- All-Stars (2014) as Miriam Carson
- Summer with Cimorelli (2014) as Mrs. Cimorelli
- Mom (2013) as Arlene
- Liv and Maddie (2013) as Mrs. Snodgrass
- Scandal (2012) as Mrs. Ambruso
- Suburgatory (2011) as Helen
- Bucky Larson: Born to Be a Star (2011) as Debbie Larson
- Good Luck Charlie (2010) as Jane
- NCIS: Los Angeles (2009) as Marilyn
- The Middle (2009) as Female Clerk
- Nowhere to Hide (2009) as Priscella
- Wieners (2008) as Ben's Mom
- A Cranberry Christmas (2008) as Granny Sister Whiskers
- The Land Before Time (2007) as Grandma Longneck (voice)
- The Land Before Time XIII: The Wisdom of Friends (2007) as Grandma (voice)
- Big Love (2006) as Aunt Dot
- 'Til Death (2006) as Bonnie Woodcock
- Pepper Dennis (2006) as Personal Passion Consultant
- The Land Before Time XII: The Great Day of the Flyers (2006) as Grandma (voice) (uncredited)
- Grey's Anatomy (2005) as Gretchen Bitzer
- Bones (2005) as Fancie Von Mertens
- Ben 10 (2005) as Aunt Vera (voice)
- The Land Before Time XI: Invasion of the Tinysauruses (2005) as Grandma (voice)
- Fielder's Choice (2005) as Rose
- Desperate Housewives (2004) as Dr. Berman
- Boston Legal (2004) as Gretchen Winters
- Century City (2004) as Judge
- Second Time Around (2004) as Belinda
- Las Vegas (2003) as Betty
- Happy Family (2003) as Barb
- The Land Before Time X: The Great Longneck Migration (2003) as Grandma (voice)
- Christmas Vacation 2: Cousin Eddie's Island Adventure (2003) as Catherine Johnson
- ChalkZone (2002) as Millie Tabootie (voice)
- George Lopez (2002) as Brenda
- Ozzy & Drix (2002) as Drixeen (voice)
- The Land Before Time IX: Journey to Big Water (2002) as Diplodocus Mom / Grandma (voice)
- Grounded for Life (2001) as Sister Helen
- The Land Before Time VIII: The Big Freeze (2001) as Grandma (voice)
- Man and Cat (2001) as Man's Grandma
- A Kitty Bobo Show (2001) as Mrs. Bobo/Official Voice
- Curb Your Enthusiasm (2000) as Margaret
- Malcolm in the Middle (2000) as Cooking Teacher
- The Emperor's New Groove (2000) as Additional Voices (voice)
- Static Shock (2000) as Ms. Pettibone (voice)
- Bull (2000)
- Alvin and the Chipmunks Meet the Wolfman (2000) as Principal Milliken (voice)
- The Land Before Time VII: The Stone of Cold Fire (2000) as Grandma (voice)
- Chump Change (2000) as Bussler Waitress
- Judging Amy (1999) as Winkie
- Providence (1999) as Mrs. Hartford
- Batman Beyond (1999) as T.V. Newscaster (voice)
- Once and Again (1999)
- Batman Beyond: Tech Wars and Disappearing Inque (1999) as T.V. Newscaster
- The Land Before Time VI: The Secret of Saurus Rock (1998) as Grandma (voice)
- Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1997) as Mrs. Frank
- The Practice (1997) as Mary Stokes
- Dharma & Greg (1997) as Jasmine
- Ally McBeal (1997) as Karen Koolie
- The New Batman Adventures (1997) as Zaltig Lady (voice)
- Brooklyn South (1997) as Dee / Alison Williams
- Jenny (1997) as Mother Superior
- Vegas Vacation (1997) as Cousin Catherine
- The Legend of Calamity Jane (1997) as Lonely Sue (voice)
- The Legend of Calamity Jane (1997) as Additional Voices (voice)
- The Land Before Time V: The Mysterious Island (1997) as Grandma (voice)
- Waiting for Guffman (1997) as Costume Dresser
- Bad Baby (1997) as (voice)
- 3rd Rock from the Sun (1996) as Suzie Martin
- The Spooktacular New Adventures of Casper (1996) as Poil (voice)
- Malcolm & Eddie (1996) as Kelly
- Carpool (1996) as Franklin's Mom (voice)
- Murder One (1995) as Robin Zeitlan
- The Sylvester & Tweety Mysteries (1995) as Greta (voice)
- Hope and Gloria (1995) as Dr. Rose
- Babe (1995) as Maa (voice)
- Partners (1995)
- Monster Mania (1995) as Olive McKenzie / Coin #1
- From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler (1995) as Evelyn Kincaid
- The Tick (1994) as Charles' Mother (voice)
- Life with Louie (1994)
- Madman of the People (1994) as Lorraine
- The Nanny (1993) as Country Club Manager
- The Second Half (1993) as Rachel
- Stand By Your Man (1992) as Adrienne Stone
- Taz-Mania (1991) as Jean (voice)
- Herman's Head (1991) as Dr. Nina Bergstrom
- Lonely Hearts (1991) as Helen
- Bobby's World (1990)
- The Flockens (1990) as Patricia Flocken
- The Simpsons (1989) as Miss Barr (voice)
- Doogie Howser, M.D. (1989) as Real Estate Agent
- National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation (1989) as Cousin Catherine
- Hound Town (1989) as Sasha (voice)
- The Butter Battle Book (1989) as Yookie-Ann Sue /Teacher /Various Yooks (voice)
- Super Ducktales (1989) as Gandra Dee (voice)
- Monsters (1988) as Luann
- Dear John (1988) as Penny
- 18 Again! (1988) as Betty Watson
- Stealing Home (1988) as Mrs. Parks
- Raising Miranda (1988)
- For Keeps (1988) as Donna Elliot
- DuckTales (1987) as Gandra Dee (voice)
- CBS Summer Playhouse (1987) as Betty
- L.A. Law (1986) as Madeleine
- L.A. Law (1986) as Edie Moffit
- Christmas Every Day (1986) as Helen / Franny / Will (voice)
- Help Wanted: Kids (1986) as Helen
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Vi
- Night Court (1984) as Phyllis Simon
- Night Court (1984) as Helen Liptz
- Her Life as a Man (1984) as Sheila
- National Lampoon's Vacation (1983) as Cousin Catherine
- Mr. Mom (1983) as Annette
- Cheers (1982) as Phyllis Henshaw
- Family Ties (1982) as Mrs. Carpenter
- American Playhouse (1982) as Mom (segment 'Homesick')
- Silver Spoons (1982) as Myrna Lippincottleman
- Class Reunion (1982) as Bunny Packard
- Maggie (1981) as Maggie Weston
- The Tim Conway Show (1980) as Self
- First Family (1980) as Feebleman's Secretary
- Who's Watching the Kids? (1978)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Miriam Flynn best known for?
Miriam Flynn is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Stranger Things: Tales from '85 (2026), Self Reliance (2024), Shrinking (2023), The Lincoln Lawyer (2022).
When and where was Miriam Flynn born?
Miriam Flynn was born on June 18, 1952 in Cleveland, Ohio, USA.
How many credits does Miriam Flynn have?
Miriam Flynn has accumulated over 130 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1978 to 2026.
What is Miriam Flynn's background in cinema and television?
Miriam Flynn is an American voice actress and character actress. She was born on June 18, 1952, in Cleveland, Ohio, USA. Flynn is known for her roles in various television shows and films. She has been featured as a voice artist in The Land Before Time series, Taz-Mania, The Spooktacular New Adventures of Casper, and F...
Miriam Flynn by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Brooklyn South (1997) as Dee / Alison Williams — aged about 45
- Partners (1995) — aged about 43
- Malcolm in the Middle (2000) as Cooking Teacher — aged about 48
- 9-1-1 (2018) as Suzanne Caldwell — aged about 66
- Grey's Anatomy (2005) as Gretchen Bitzer — aged about 53
- Bones (2005) as Fancie Von Mertens — aged about 53
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