Swoosie Kurtz
Known for
Swoosie Kurtz has been in the trade long enough to be called a veteran actress who has outlasted trends, studios and formats. Neither the cinema nor the television half of the career can be called the side project. Dana Appleton in 'Liar Liar' is the role that outgrew the rest. 'Cruel Intentions' rounds out the better-known part of the filmography.
Swoosie Kurtz
29 Movies
33 Series
Swoosie Kurtz has been in the trade long enough to be called a veteran actress who has outlasted trends, studios and formats. Neither the cinema nor the television half of the career can be called the side project. Dana Appleton in 'Liar Liar' is the role that outgrew the rest. 'Cruel Intentions' rounds out the better-known part of the filmography.
Movies
Plays Dana Appleton
Liar Liar
1997
Plays Dr. Greenbaum
Cruel Intentions
1999
Plays Grace
Overboard
2018
Plays Madame de Volanges
Dangerous Liaisons
1988
Plays Jean
Duplex
2003
Plays Tina
Vice Versa
1988
Plays Charlane McGregor
Reality Bites
1994
Plays Martha Kent (voice)
Superman: Doomsday
2007
Plays Shirley Upton
Slap Shot
1977
Plays Mrs. Livingston
Bubble Boy
2001
Plays Edie
Against All Odds
1984
Plays Mrs. Jared
The Rules of Attraction
2002
Plays Beverly Landers
Get Over It
2001
Plays Verna McGrath
Wildcats
1986
Plays The Hooker
The World According to Garp
1982
Plays Sharon
Stanley & Iris
1990
Plays Megan
Bright Lights, Big City
1988
Plays Leslie Marshall
A Shock to the System
1990
Plays Mummy Weed
The White River Kid
1999
Plays Diane Siegler
Citizen Ruth
1996
Plays The Lazy Woman
True Stories
1986
Plays Queen Evilia
Storybook
1994
Plays Gwen Simpson
Oliver's Story
1978
Plays Binny Redwine
Sleep Easy, Hutch Rimes
2000
Plays Connie Clausen
An Englishman in New York
2009
Plays Marsha
First Love
1977
Plays Rosalee
Outside Ozona
1998
TV Shows
Plays Alexandra 'Alex' Reed Halsey
Sisters
1991
Plays Joyce Flynn
Mike & Molly
2010
Plays Sheila
Call Me Kat
2021
Plays Laurie Morgan
Love, Sidney
1981
Plays Beverly
Man with a Plan
2016
Plays Lily Charles
Pushing Daisies
2007
Plays Effie Conklin
Love & Money
1999
Plays Betty Smith (voice)
American Dad!
2005
Plays Tiffany McKenna
The Dangerous Book for Boys
2018
Plays Liz Miller Keane
Suddenly Susan
1996
Plays Betty Ramsey
More Tales of the City
1998
Plays Millie Houston
Heroes
2006
Plays Mee-Maw (voice)
Bless the Harts
2019
Plays Justice Kendall Woods
The Outer Limits
1995
Plays Minka (voice)
Rugrats
2021
Plays Helen Michaels
Still Standing
2002
Plays Penny Hall
Category 7: The End of the World
2005
Plays Janet
Grace and Frankie
2015
Plays Dorothy Ann's Mom (voice)
The Magic School Bus
1994
Plays Mrs. Scheinhorn
Nurse Jackie
2009
Plays Jessie
Desperate Housewives
2004
Plays Michelle Naidell (voice)
The Wild Thornberrys
1998
Plays Julie Di Nata
Kojak
1973
Plays Emily Locke
Lost
2004
Plays Victoria Van Kleek
Street Time
2002
Plays Tina Marie Chambliss
ER
1994
Plays Laura Turner
Chuck
2007
Plays Ruthie
Lethal Weapon
2016
Plays Swoosie Kurtz
Hope and Gloria
1995
Plays Libby Glaser
Touched by an Angel
1994
Latest Trailers
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Overboard
Full Filmography
It's Florida, Man.
Mrs. Myrtle · 1 episode
2024–
TV
Bless the Harts
Mee-Maw (voice) · 2 episodes
2020–2021
TV
Rugrats
Minka (voice) · 2 episodes
2021
TV
Call Me Kat
Sheila · 53 episodes
2021–
TV
Overboard
Grace
2018
Film
The Dangerous Book for Boys
Tiffany McKenna · 6 episodes
2018–
TV
Man with a Plan
Beverly · 25 episodes
2016–
TV
Lethal Weapon
Ruthie · 1 episode
2016–
TV
Grace and Frankie
Janet · 2 episodes
2015–
TV
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Swoosie Kurtz and where are they from?
Swoosie Kurtz is 81 years old, born on September 6, 1944 in Omaha, Nebraska, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Swoosie Kurtz?
Swoosie Kurtz is best known for roles in Liar Liar, Cruel Intentions, Duplex.
How many movies has Swoosie Kurtz been in?
Over a 50-year career (since 1976), Swoosie Kurtz has appeared in 29 movies and 32 TV shows.
What was Swoosie Kurtz's first movie?
The career of Swoosie Kurtz began with Ah, Wilderness! (1976).
What is Swoosie Kurtz's most recent movie or series?
Swoosie Kurtz's most recent release is It's Florida, Man., which premiered on October 18, 2024.
What TV shows has Swoosie Kurtz appeared in?
On television, Swoosie Kurtz has appeared in Lost, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Heroes, American Dad!.
Swoosie Kurtz
1944-09-06 · Omaha, Nebraska, USA
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. Her most famous television project was her role on the 1990s NBC drama Sisters. She has also appeared somewhat sporadically in films from the late 1970s up until today, including prominent roles in such films as Dangerous Liaisons, Citizen Ruth, and Liar Liar among others. Throughout her career she has remained active in theater, earning five Tony Award nominations and winning two over the last three decades.Swoosie Kurtz, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.