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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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Poster of Overboard
Overboard
Swoosie Kurtz was 73 in Overboard as 'Grace'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 07 2009
Poster of Living Proof
Living Proof
Swoosie Kurtz was 64 in Living Proof as 'Elizabeth'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 18 2008
Poster of Superman: Doomsday
Superman: Doomsday
Swoosie Kurtz was 63 in Superman: Doomsday as 'Martha Kent (voice)'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 06 2005
Poster of Nadine in Dateland
Nadine in Dateland
Swoosie Kurtz was 60 in Nadine in Dateland as 'Mrs. M'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 26 2005
Poster of Duplex
Duplex
Swoosie Kurtz was 59 in Duplex as 'Jean'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 11 2002
Poster of The Wilde Girls
The Wilde Girls
Swoosie Kurtz was 57 in The Wilde Girls
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 04 2001
Poster of Bubble Boy
Bubble Boy
Swoosie Kurtz was 56 in Bubble Boy as 'Mrs. Livingston'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 24 2001
Poster of Get Over It
Get Over It
Swoosie Kurtz was 56 in Get Over It as 'Beverly Landers'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 05 2000
Poster of Cruel Intentions
Cruel Intentions
Swoosie Kurtz was 54 in Cruel Intentions as 'Dr. Greenbaum'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1999
Poster of Outside Ozona
Outside Ozona
Swoosie Kurtz was 54 in Outside Ozona as 'Rosalee'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 18 1998
Poster of My Own Country
My Own Country
Swoosie Kurtz was 53 in My Own Country as 'Hope Flanders'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jul 12 1998
Poster of Liar Liar
Liar Liar
Swoosie Kurtz was 52 in Liar Liar as 'Dana Appleton'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 18 1997
Poster of Citizen Ruth
Citizen Ruth
Swoosie Kurtz was 52 in Citizen Ruth as 'Diane Siegler'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 21 1996
Poster of Harvey
Harvey
Swoosie Kurtz was 52 in Harvey as 'Veta Simmons'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 19 1995
Poster of One Christmas
One Christmas
Swoosie Kurtz was 50 in One Christmas as 'Emily'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 19 1994
Poster of Reality Bites
Reality Bites
Swoosie Kurtz was 49 in Reality Bites as 'Charlane McGregor'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 18 1994
Poster of Storybook
Storybook
Swoosie Kurtz was 49 in Storybook as 'Queen Evilia'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 23 1990
Poster of Stanley & Iris
Stanley & Iris
Swoosie Kurtz was 45 in Stanley & Iris as 'Sharon'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 09 1990
Poster of The Image
The Image
Swoosie Kurtz was 45 in The Image as 'Joanne Winstow-Darvish'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 27 1990
Poster of Dangerous Liaisons
Dangerous Liaisons
Swoosie Kurtz was 44 in Dangerous Liaisons as 'Madame de Volanges'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 01 1988
Poster of Vice Versa
Vice Versa
Swoosie Kurtz was 43 in Vice Versa as 'Tina'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 25 1988
Poster of Baja Oklahoma
Baja Oklahoma
Swoosie Kurtz was 43 in Baja Oklahoma as 'Doris Steadman'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 25 1987
Poster of True Stories
True Stories
Swoosie Kurtz was 42 in True Stories as 'The Lazy Woman'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 10 1986
Poster of Wildcats
Wildcats
Swoosie Kurtz was 41 in Wildcats as 'Verna McGrath'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 27 1985
Poster of Guilty Conscience
Guilty Conscience
Swoosie Kurtz was 40 in Guilty Conscience as 'Jackie Willis'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 02 1985
Poster of Against All Odds
Against All Odds
Swoosie Kurtz was 39 in Against All Odds as 'Edie'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 02 1984
Poster of A Caribbean Mystery
A Caribbean Mystery
Swoosie Kurtz was 39 in A Caribbean Mystery as 'Ruth Walter'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 22 1983
Poster of Fifth of July
Fifth of July
Swoosie Kurtz was 38 in Fifth of July as 'Gwen Landis'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 13 1982
Poster of The Mating Season
The Mating Season
Swoosie Kurtz was 36 in The Mating Season as 'Roberta'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 15 1979
Poster of Oliver's Story
Oliver's Story
Swoosie Kurtz was 34 in Oliver's Story as 'Gwen Simpson'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 15 1978
Poster of First Love
First Love
Swoosie Kurtz was 32 in First Love as 'Marsha'.
Movie Released: Mon, Aug 08 1977
Poster of Slap Shot
Slap Shot
Swoosie Kurtz was 32 in Slap Shot as 'Shirley Upton'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 25 1977
Poster of Ah, Wilderness!
Ah, Wilderness!
Swoosie Kurtz was 32 in Ah, Wilderness! as 'Muriel McComber'.
Movie Released: 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)'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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)'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 24 2016
Poster of Lethal Weapon
Lethal Weapon
Swoosie Kurtz was 72+ in Lethal Weapon as 'Ruthie, Ruthie Krumholz'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, May 08 2015
Poster of Mike & Molly
Mike & Molly
Swoosie Kurtz was 66+ in Mike & Molly as 'Joyce Flynn'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 20 2010
Poster of Hank
Hank
Swoosie Kurtz was 65+ in Hank
TV Show Released: 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
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 08 2008
Poster of Pushing Daisies
Pushing Daisies
Swoosie Kurtz was 63+ in Pushing Daisies as 'Lily Charles'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 03 2007
Poster of Chuck
Chuck
Swoosie Kurtz was 63+ in Chuck as 'Laura Turner'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 24 2007
Poster of Heroes
Heroes
Swoosie Kurtz was 62+ in Heroes as 'Millie Houston'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 06 2005
Poster of Huff
Huff
Swoosie Kurtz was 60+ in Huff
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 07 2004
Poster of Desperate Housewives
Desperate Housewives
Swoosie Kurtz was 60+ in Desperate Housewives as 'Jessie'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 03 2004
Poster of Lost
Lost
Swoosie Kurtz was 60+ in Lost as 'Emily Locke'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 22 2004
Poster of Still Standing
Still Standing
Swoosie Kurtz was 58+ in Still Standing as 'Helen Michaels'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 30 2002
Poster of Street Time
Street Time
Swoosie Kurtz was 57+ in Street Time as 'Victoria Van Kleek'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jun 23 2002
Poster of Love & Money
Love & Money
Swoosie Kurtz was 55+ in Love & Money as 'Effie Conklin'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 20 1999
Poster of Harvey
Harvey
Swoosie Kurtz was 54+ in Harvey as 'Veta Simmons'.
TV Show Released: 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)'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jun 07 1998
Poster of Suddenly Susan
Suddenly Susan
Swoosie Kurtz was 52+ in Suddenly Susan as 'Liz Miller Keane'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 19 1996
Poster of Party Girl
Party Girl
Swoosie Kurtz was 52+ in Party Girl as 'Judy'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 21 1994
Poster of ER
ER
Swoosie Kurtz was 50+ in ER as 'Tina Marie Chambliss'.
TV Show Released: 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)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 10 1994
Poster of Intimate Portrait
Intimate Portrait
Swoosie Kurtz was 49+ in Intimate Portrait as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 14 1993
Poster of Sisters
Sisters
Swoosie Kurtz was 46+ in Sisters as 'Alex Reed'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, May 11 1991
Poster of Trying Times
Trying Times
Swoosie Kurtz was 43+ in Trying Times as 'Wanda'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 18 1987
Poster of Love, Sidney
Love, Sidney
Swoosie Kurtz was 37+ in Love, Sidney as 'Laurie Morgan'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 28 1981
Poster of Kojak
Kojak
Swoosie Kurtz was 29+ in Kojak as 'Julie Di Nata'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 24 1958