
Swoosie Kurtz
Born
1944-09-06
Place of birth
Omaha, Nebraska, USA
Biography
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 t...
Known for

Liar Liar
Dana Appleton

Lost
Emily Locke

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Hilda Marsden

Cruel Intentions
Dr. Greenbaum

Heroes
Millie Houston

American Dad!
Marylin Thacker (voice)

American Dad!
Betty Smith (voice)

Desperate Housewives
Jessie

Duplex
Jean

Overboard
Grace

Dangerous Liaisons
Madame de Volanges

Chuck
Laura Turner

ER
Tina Marie Chambliss

Reality Bites
Charlane McGregor

Lethal Weapon
Ruthie