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Swoosie Kurtz

Bio: Swoosie Kurtz (born September 6, 1944) is an American actress. She began her career in theater during the 1970s and shortly thereafter began a career in television, garnering ten nominations and winning one Emmy Award
Born: Wed, Sep 06 1944
Birthplace: Omaha, Nebraska, USA
Swoosie Kurtz is 80 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Overboard
Overboard
Swoosie Kurtz was
73 in Overboard
as 'Grace'.
Fri, Apr 13 2018
Poster of An Englishman in New York
An Englishman in New York
Swoosie Kurtz was
64 in An Englishman in New York
as 'Connie Clausen'.
Sat, Feb 07 2009
Poster of Living Proof
Living Proof
Swoosie Kurtz was
64 in Living Proof
as 'Elizabeth'.
Sat, Oct 18 2008
Poster of Superman: Doomsday
Superman: Doomsday
Swoosie Kurtz was
63 in Superman: Doomsday
as 'Martha Kent (voice)'.
Tue, Sep 18 2007
Poster of Category 7: The End of the World
Category 7: The End of the World
Swoosie Kurtz was
61 in Category 7: The End of the World
as 'Penny Hall'.
Sun, Nov 06 2005
Poster of Nadine in Dateland
Nadine in Dateland
Swoosie Kurtz was
60 in Nadine in Dateland
as 'Mrs. M'.
Sun, Jun 26 2005
Poster of Duplex
Duplex
Swoosie Kurtz was
59 in Duplex
as 'Jean'.
Fri, Sep 26 2003
Poster of The Rules of Attraction
The Rules of Attraction
Swoosie Kurtz was
58 in The Rules of Attraction
as 'Mrs. Jared'.
Fri, Oct 11 2002
Poster of The Wilde Girls
The Wilde Girls
Swoosie Kurtz was
57 in The Wilde Girls
Sun, Nov 04 2001
Poster of Bubble Boy
Bubble Boy
Swoosie Kurtz was
56 in Bubble Boy
as 'Mrs. Livingston'.
Fri, Aug 24 2001
Poster of Get Over It
Get Over It
Swoosie Kurtz was
56 in Get Over It
as 'Beverly Landers'.
Thu, Mar 08 2001
Poster of Sleep Easy, Hutch Rimes
Sleep Easy, Hutch Rimes
Swoosie Kurtz was
56 in Sleep Easy, Hutch Rimes
as 'Binny Redwine'.
Sun, Nov 05 2000
Poster of Cruel Intentions
Cruel Intentions
Swoosie Kurtz was
54 in Cruel Intentions
as 'Dr. Greenbaum'.
Fri, Mar 05 1999
Poster of The White River Kid
The White River Kid
Swoosie Kurtz was
54 in The White River Kid
as 'Mummy Weed'.
Fri, Jan 01 1999
Poster of Outside Ozona
Outside Ozona
Swoosie Kurtz was
54 in Outside Ozona
as 'Rosalee'.
Fri, Dec 18 1998
Poster of My Own Country
My Own Country
Swoosie Kurtz was
53 in My Own Country
as 'Hope Flanders'.
Sun, Jul 12 1998
Poster of Liar Liar
Liar Liar
Swoosie Kurtz was
52 in Liar Liar
as 'Dana Appleton'.
Fri, Mar 21 1997
Poster of Little Girls in Pretty Boxes
Little Girls in Pretty Boxes
Swoosie Kurtz was
52 in Little Girls in Pretty Boxes
as 'Allison Bryant'.
Sat, Jan 18 1997
Poster of Citizen Ruth
Citizen Ruth
Swoosie Kurtz was
52 in Citizen Ruth
as 'Diane Siegler'.
Thu, Nov 21 1996
Poster of Harvey
Harvey
Swoosie Kurtz was
52 in Harvey
as 'Veta Simmons'.
Sat, Oct 19 1996
Poster of A Promise to Carolyn
A Promise to Carolyn
Swoosie Kurtz was
51 in A Promise to Carolyn
as 'Kay'.
Tue, Jan 16 1996
Poster of Betrayed: A Story of Three Women
Betrayed: A Story of Three Women
Swoosie Kurtz was
50 in Betrayed: A Story of Three Women
as 'Joan Bixler'.
Sun, Mar 19 1995
Poster of One Christmas
One Christmas
Swoosie Kurtz was
50 in One Christmas
as 'Emily'.
Mon, Dec 19 1994
Poster of Reality Bites
Reality Bites
Swoosie Kurtz was
49 in Reality Bites
as 'Charlane McGregor'.
Fri, Feb 18 1994
Poster of Storybook
Storybook
Swoosie Kurtz was
49 in Storybook
as 'Queen Evilia'.
Sat, Jan 01 1994
Poster of And the Band Played On
And the Band Played On
Swoosie Kurtz was
49 in And the Band Played On
as 'Mrs. Johnstone'.
Sat, Sep 11 1993
Poster of The Positively True Adventures of the Alleged Texas Cheerleader-Murdering Mom
The Positively True Adventures of the Alleged Texas Cheerleader-Murdering Mom
Swoosie Kurtz was
48 in The Positively True Adventures of the Alleged Texas Cheerleader-Murdering Mom
as 'Marla Harper'.
Sat, Apr 10 1993
Poster of Terror on Track 9
Terror on Track 9
Swoosie Kurtz was
48 in Terror on Track 9
as 'Marcia Hobbs'.
Sun, Sep 20 1992
Poster of Night of 100 Stars III
Night of 100 Stars III
Swoosie Kurtz was
45 in Night of 100 Stars III
as 'Self'.
Mon, May 21 1990
Poster of A Shock to the System
A Shock to the System
Swoosie Kurtz was
45 in A Shock to the System
as 'Leslie Marshall'.
Fri, Mar 23 1990
Poster of Stanley & Iris
Stanley & Iris
Swoosie Kurtz was
45 in Stanley & Iris
as 'Sharon'.
Fri, Feb 09 1990
Poster of The Image
The Image
Swoosie Kurtz was
45 in The Image
as 'Joanne Winstow-Darvish'.
Sat, Jan 27 1990
Poster of Dangerous Liaisons
Dangerous Liaisons
Swoosie Kurtz was
44 in Dangerous Liaisons
as 'Madame de Volanges'.
Wed, Dec 21 1988
Poster of Bright Lights, Big City
Bright Lights, Big City
Swoosie Kurtz was
43 in Bright Lights, Big City
as 'Megan'.
Fri, Apr 01 1988
Poster of Vice Versa
Vice Versa
Swoosie Kurtz was
43 in Vice Versa
as 'Tina'.
Thu, Feb 25 1988
Poster of Baja Oklahoma
Baja Oklahoma
Swoosie Kurtz was
43 in Baja Oklahoma
as 'Doris Steadman'.
Sat, Feb 20 1988
Poster of The House of Blue Leaves
The House of Blue Leaves
Swoosie Kurtz was
42 in The House of Blue Leaves
as 'Bananas Shaughnessy'.
Mon, May 25 1987
Poster of True Stories
True Stories
Swoosie Kurtz was
42 in True Stories
as 'The Lazy Woman'.
Fri, Oct 10 1986
Poster of Wildcats
Wildcats
Swoosie Kurtz was
41 in Wildcats
as 'Verna McGrath'.
Fri, Feb 14 1986
Poster of A Time to Live
A Time to Live
Swoosie Kurtz was
41 in A Time to Live
as 'Patricia'.
Sun, Oct 27 1985
Poster of Guilty Conscience
Guilty Conscience
Swoosie Kurtz was
40 in Guilty Conscience
as 'Jackie Willis'.
Tue, Apr 02 1985
Poster of Against All Odds
Against All Odds
Swoosie Kurtz was
39 in Against All Odds
as 'Edie'.
Fri, Mar 02 1984
Poster of A Caribbean Mystery
A Caribbean Mystery
Swoosie Kurtz was
39 in A Caribbean Mystery
as 'Ruth Walter'.
Sat, Oct 22 1983
Poster of Fifth of July
Fifth of July
Swoosie Kurtz was
38 in Fifth of July
as 'Gwen Landis'.
Mon, Oct 11 1982
Poster of The World According to Garp
The World According to Garp
Swoosie Kurtz was
37 in The World According to Garp
as 'The Hooker'.
Fri, Aug 13 1982
Poster of The Mating Season
The Mating Season
Swoosie Kurtz was
36 in The Mating Season
as 'Roberta'.
Tue, Dec 30 1980
Poster of Marriage Is Alive and Well
Marriage Is Alive and Well
Swoosie Kurtz was
35 in Marriage Is Alive and Well
as 'Jane Tremont'.
Fri, Jan 25 1980
Poster of Uncommon Women and Others
Uncommon Women and Others
Swoosie Kurtz was
34 in Uncommon Women and Others
as 'Rita Altabel'.
Wed, Jun 20 1979
Poster of Walking Through the Fire
Walking Through the Fire
Swoosie Kurtz was
34 in Walking Through the Fire
as 'Caria'.
Tue, May 15 1979
Poster of Oliver's Story
Oliver's Story
Swoosie Kurtz was
34 in Oliver's Story
as 'Gwen Simpson'.
Fri, Dec 15 1978
Poster of First Love
First Love
Swoosie Kurtz was
32 in First Love
as 'Marsha'.
Mon, Aug 08 1977
Poster of Slap Shot
Slap Shot
Swoosie Kurtz was
32 in Slap Shot
as 'Shirley Upton'.
Fri, Feb 25 1977
Poster of Ah, Wilderness!
Ah, Wilderness!
Swoosie Kurtz was
32 in Ah, Wilderness!
as 'Muriel McComber'.
Wed, Oct 13 1976

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Rugrats
Rugrats
Swoosie Kurtz was
76+ in Rugrats
as 'Minka (voice), Minka / Frau Klump (voice)'.
First Air Date
Thu, May 27 2021
Poster of Call Me Kat
Call Me Kat
Swoosie Kurtz was
76+ in Call Me Kat
as 'Sheila'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 03 2021
Poster of Bless the Harts
Bless the Harts
Swoosie Kurtz was
75+ in Bless the Harts
as 'Mee-Maw (voice)'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 29 2019
Poster of The Dangerous Book for Boys
The Dangerous Book for Boys
Swoosie Kurtz was
73+ in The Dangerous Book for Boys
as 'Tiffany McKenna'.
First Air Date
Thu, Mar 29 2018
Poster of Man with a Plan
Man with a Plan
Swoosie Kurtz was
72+ in Man with a Plan
as 'Beverly'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 24 2016
Poster of Lethal Weapon
Lethal Weapon
Swoosie Kurtz was
72+ in Lethal Weapon
as 'Ruthie, Ruthie Krumholz'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 21 2016
Poster of Grace and Frankie
Grace and Frankie
Swoosie Kurtz was
70+ in Grace and Frankie
as 'Janet'.
First Air Date
Fri, May 08 2015
Poster of Mike & Molly
Mike & Molly
Swoosie Kurtz was
66+ in Mike & Molly
as 'Joyce Flynn'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 20 2010
Poster of Hank
Hank
Swoosie Kurtz was
65+ in Hank
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 30 2009
Poster of The Bonnie Hunt Show
The Bonnie Hunt Show
Swoosie Kurtz was
64+ in The Bonnie Hunt Show
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 08 2008
Poster of Pushing Daisies
Pushing Daisies
Swoosie Kurtz was
63+ in Pushing Daisies
as 'Lily Charles'.
First Air Date
Wed, Oct 03 2007
Poster of Chuck
Chuck
Swoosie Kurtz was
63+ in Chuck
as 'Laura Turner'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 24 2007
Poster of Heroes
Heroes
Swoosie Kurtz was
62+ in Heroes
as 'Millie Houston'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 25 2006
Poster of Category 7: The End of the World
Category 7: The End of the World
Swoosie Kurtz was
61+ in Category 7: The End of the World
as 'Penny Hall'.
First Air Date
Sun, Nov 06 2005
Poster of American Dad!
American Dad!
Swoosie Kurtz was
60+ in American Dad!
as 'Marylin Thacker (voice), Betty Smith (voice)'.
First Air Date
Sun, Feb 06 2005
Poster of Huff
Huff
Swoosie Kurtz was
60+ in Huff
First Air Date
Sun, Nov 07 2004
Poster of Desperate Housewives
Desperate Housewives
Swoosie Kurtz was
60+ in Desperate Housewives
as 'Jessie'.
First Air Date
Sun, Oct 03 2004
Poster of Lost
Lost
Swoosie Kurtz was
60+ in Lost
as 'Emily Locke'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 22 2004
Poster of Still Standing
Still Standing
Swoosie Kurtz was
58+ in Still Standing
as 'Helen Michaels'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 30 2002
Poster of Street Time
Street Time
Swoosie Kurtz was
57+ in Street Time
First Air Date
Sun, Jun 23 2002
Poster of Love & Money
Love & Money
Swoosie Kurtz was
55+ in Love & Money
as 'Effie Conklin'.
First Air Date
Fri, Oct 08 1999
Poster of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Swoosie Kurtz was
55+ in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
as 'Hilda Marsden'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 20 1999
Poster of Harvey
Harvey
Swoosie Kurtz was
54+ in Harvey
as 'Veta Simmons'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jul 18 1999
Poster of The Wild Thornberrys
The Wild Thornberrys
Swoosie Kurtz was
53+ in The Wild Thornberrys
as 'Michelle Naidell (voice)'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 01 1998
Poster of More Tales of the City
More Tales of the City
Swoosie Kurtz was
53+ in More Tales of the City
as 'Betty Ramsey'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jun 07 1998
Poster of Suddenly Susan
Suddenly Susan
Swoosie Kurtz was
52+ in Suddenly Susan
as 'Liz Miller Keane'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 19 1996
Poster of Party Girl
Party Girl
Swoosie Kurtz was
52+ in Party Girl
as 'Judy'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 09 1996
Poster of The Outer Limits
The Outer Limits
Swoosie Kurtz was
50+ in The Outer Limits
as 'Justice Kendall Woods'.
First Air Date
Sun, Mar 26 1995
Poster of Hope and Gloria
Hope and Gloria
Swoosie Kurtz was
50+ in Hope and Gloria
as 'Swoosie Kurtz'.
First Air Date
Thu, Mar 09 1995
Poster of Touched by an Angel
Touched by an Angel
Swoosie Kurtz was
50+ in Touched by an Angel
as 'Libby Glaser'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 21 1994
Poster of ER
ER
Swoosie Kurtz was
50+ in ER
as 'Tina Marie Chambliss'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 19 1994
Poster of The Magic School Bus
The Magic School Bus
Swoosie Kurtz was
50+ in The Magic School Bus
as '(voice)'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 10 1994
Poster of Intimate Portrait
Intimate Portrait
Swoosie Kurtz was
49+ in Intimate Portrait
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sun, Nov 14 1993
Poster of Sisters
Sisters
Swoosie Kurtz was
46+ in Sisters
as 'Alex Reed'.
First Air Date
Sat, May 11 1991
Poster of Trying Times
Trying Times
Swoosie Kurtz was
43+ in Trying Times
as 'Wanda'.
First Air Date
Sun, Oct 18 1987
Poster of Love, Sidney
Love, Sidney
Swoosie Kurtz was
37+ in Love, Sidney
as 'Laurie Morgan'.
First Air Date
Wed, Oct 28 1981
Poster of Kojak
Kojak
Swoosie Kurtz was
29+ in Kojak
as 'Julie Di Nata'.
First Air Date
Wed, Oct 24 1973
Poster of Great Performances
Great Performances
Swoosie Kurtz was
26+ in Great Performances
as 'Muriel McComber, Rita Altabel'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jan 28 1971
Poster of The Donna Reed Show
The Donna Reed Show
Swoosie Kurtz was
14+ in The Donna Reed Show
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 24 1958