Swoosie Kurtz
Biography
Swoosie Kurtz is an American actress born on September 6, 1944, in Omaha, Nebraska. She began her career in theater during the 1970s and subsequently started a career in television. Throughout her television career, she has received ten nominations and won one Emmy Award, with her most famous television project being her role on the 1990s NBC drama Sisters. Kurtz has also appeared sporadically in films from the late 1970s to the present day, including prominent roles in Dangerous Liaisons, Citizen Ruth, and Liar Liar. In addition to her screen work, she has remained active in theater throughout her career, earning five Tony Award nominations and winning two over the last three decades.
Career overview
Swoosie Kurtz is an American actress born on September 6, 1944, in Omaha, Nebraska. She began her career in theater during the 1970s and soon expanded into television work. Throughout her television career, she has garnered ten nominations and won one Emmy Award. Her most famous television project was her role on the 1990s NBC drama Sisters.
In addition to her television work, Kurtz has appeared sporadically in films from the late 1970s up until today, taking on prominent roles in films such as Dangerous Liaisons, Citizen Ruth, and Liar Liar, among others. Throughout her career, she has also remained active in theater, earning five Tony Award nominations and winning two over the span of three decades.
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104 titles- It's Florida, Man. (2024) as Mrs. Myrtle
- Rugrats (2021) as Minka (voice)
- Rugrats (2021) as Minka / Frau Klump (voice)
- Call Me Kat (2021) as Sheila
- Bless the Harts (2019) as Mee-Maw (voice)
- Overboard (2018) as Grace
- The Dangerous Book for Boys (2018) as Tiffany McKenna
- Lethal Weapon (2016) as Ruthie
- Lethal Weapon (2016) as Ruthie Krumholz
- Man with a Plan (2016) as Beverly
- Grace and Frankie (2015) as Janet
- The Talk (2010) as Self
- Mike & Molly (2010) as Joyce Flynn
- Nurse Jackie (2009) as Mrs. Scheinhorn
- Hank (2009)
- An Englishman in New York (2009) as Connie Clausen
- The Bonnie Hunt Show (2008) as Self
- Living Proof (2008) as Elizabeth
- Hope and Miracles: The Making of 'Living Proof' (2008) as Self
- Chuck (2007) as Laura Turner
- Pushing Daisies (2007) as Lily Charles
- Superman: Doomsday (2007) as Martha Kent (voice)
- Heroes (2006) as Millie Houston
- American Dad! (2005) as Marylin Thacker (voice)
- American Dad! (2005) as Betty Smith (voice)
- Category 7: The End of the World (2005) as Penny Hall
- Nadine in Dateland (2005) as Mrs. M
- Lost (2004) as Emily Locke
- Desperate Housewives (2004) as Jessie
- Huff (2004)
- Duplex (2003) as Jean
- Street Time (2002) as Victoria Van Kleek
- Still Standing (2002) as Helen Michaels
- The Rules of Attraction (2002) as Mrs. Jared
- Bubble Boy (2001) as Mrs. Livingston
- Get Over It (2001) as Beverly Landers
- The Wilde Girls (2001) as Sierra Lambert
- Sleep Easy, Hutch Rimes (2000) as Binny Redwine
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999) as Hilda Marsden
- Cruel Intentions (1999) as Dr. Greenbaum
- Love & Money (1999) as Effie Conklin
- The White River Kid (1999) as Mummy Weed
- Harvey (1999) as Veta Simmons
- The Wild Thornberrys (1998) as Michelle Naidell (voice)
- More Tales of the City (1998) as Betty Ramsey
- My Own Country (1998) as Hope Flanders
- Outside Ozona (1998) as Rosalee
- Liar Liar (1997) as Dana Appleton
- Little Girls in Pretty Boxes (1997) as Allison Bryant
- Suddenly Susan (1996) as Liz Miller Keane
- Citizen Ruth (1996) as Diane Siegler
- A Promise to Carolyn (1996) as Kay
- Harvey (1996) as Veta Simmons
- Party Girl (1996) as Judy
- The Outer Limits (1995) as Justice Kendall Woods
- Hope and Gloria (1995) as Swoosie Kurtz
- Betrayed: A Story of Three Women (1995) as Joan Bixler
- ER (1994) as Tina Marie Chambliss
- Touched by an Angel (1994) as Libby Glaser
- The Magic School Bus (1994) as Dorothy Ann's Mom (voice)
- Reality Bites (1994) as Charlane McGregor
- Storybook (1994) as Queen Evilia
- One Christmas (1994) as Emily
- Intimate Portrait (1993) as Self
- And the Band Played On (1993) as Mrs. Johnstone
- The Positively True Adventures of the Alleged Texas Cheerleader-Murdering Mom (1993) as Marla Harper
- Walking the Dog (1992)
- Terror on Track 9 (1992) as Marcia Hobbs
- Sisters (1991) as Alexandra 'Alex' Reed Halsey
- A Shock to the System (1990) as Leslie Marshall
- Night of 100 Stars III (1990) as Self
- Stanley & Iris (1990) as Sharon
- The Image (1990) as Joanne Winstow-Darvish
- Dangerous Liaisons (1988) as Madame de Volanges
- Vice Versa (1988) as Tina
- Bright Lights, Big City (1988) as Megan
- Baja Oklahoma (1988) as Doris Steadman
- Trying Times (1987) as Wanda
- The House of Blue Leaves (1987) as Bananas Shaughnessy
- Wildcats (1986) as Verna McGrath
- True Stories (1986) as The Lazy Woman
- Guilty Conscience (1985) as Jackie Willis
- A Time to Live (1985) as Patricia
- Jeopardy! (1984) as Self
- Against All Odds (1984) as Edie
- A Caribbean Mystery (1983) as Ruth Walter
- American Playhouse (1982) as Gwen Landis
- American Playhouse (1982) as Bananas Shaughnessy
- The World According to Garp (1982) as The Hooker
- Fifth of July (1982) as Gwen Landis
- Love, Sidney (1981) as Laurie Morgan
- Marriage Is Alive and Well (1980) as Jane Tremont
- The Mating Season (1980) as Roberta
- Uncommon Women and Others (1979) as Rita Altabel
- Walking Through the Fire (1979) as Caria
- Oliver's Story (1978) as Gwen Simpson
- Slap Shot (1977) as Shirley Upton
- Mary (1977) as Self (Various Characters)
- First Love (1977) as Marsha
- Ah, Wilderness! (1976) as Muriel McComber
- Kojak (1973) as Julie Di Nata
- Great Performances (1971) as Muriel McComber
- Great Performances (1971) as Rita Altabel
- The Donna Reed Show (1958)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Swoosie Kurtz best known for?
Swoosie Kurtz is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Rugrats (2021), Rugrats (2021), Overboard (2018), Lethal Weapon (2016).
When and where was Swoosie Kurtz born?
Swoosie Kurtz was born on September 6, 1944 in Omaha, Nebraska, USA.
How many credits does Swoosie Kurtz have?
Swoosie Kurtz has accumulated over 104 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1958 to 2024.
What is Swoosie Kurtz's background in cinema and television?
Swoosie Kurtz is an American actress born on September 6, 1944, in Omaha, Nebraska. She began her career in theater during the 1970s and subsequently started a career in television. Throughout her television career, she has received ten nominations and won one Emmy Award, with her most famous television project being h...