Swoosie Kurtz, born in 1944, has navigated the American entertainment landscape with a career that spans stage, screen, and television. Initially making her mark in theater, she transitioned to television in the 1970s, amassing ten Emmy nominations and a win, most notably for her role in the NBC drama Sisters. Her filmography includes roles in "Dangerous Liaisons," "Citizen Ruth," and "Liar Liar," among others, alongside a consistent presence on Broadway where she has earned five Tony nominations and two wins. Kurtz's enduring versatility across mediums underscores her enduring artistic influence.
The roles that explain the career.
47 credits across 1 departments.
| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Call Me Kat | Sheila | TV |
| 2010 | Mike & Molly | Joyce Flynn | TV |
| 2009 | An Englishman in New York | Connie Clausen | Film |
| 2008 | Living Proof | Elizabeth | Film |
| 2008 | Hope and Miracles: The Making of 'Living Proof' | Self | Film |
| 2007 | Superman: Doomsday | Martha Kent (voice) | Film |
| 2007 | Pushing Daisies | Lily Charles | TV |
| 2005 | Nadine in Dateland | Mrs. M | Film |
| 2003 | Duplex | Jean | Film |
| 2002 | The Rules of Attraction | Mrs. Jared | Film |
| 2001 | Bubble Boy | Mrs. Livingston | Film |
| 2001 | Get Over It | Beverly Landers | Film |
| 2000 | Sleep Easy, Hutch Rimes | Binny Redwine | Film |
| 1999 | The White River Kid | Mummy Weed | Film |
| 1999 | Cruel Intentions | Dr. Greenbaum | Film |
| 1998 | My Own Country | Hope Flanders | Film |
| 1998 | Outside Ozona | Rosalee | Film |
| 1997 | Liar Liar | Dana Appleton | Film |
| 1997 | Little Girls in Pretty Boxes | Allison Bryant | Film |
| 1996 | Citizen Ruth | Diane Siegler | Film |
| 1996 | A Promise to Carolyn | Kay | Film |
| 1996 | Harvey | Veta Simmons | Film |
| 1996 | Party Girl | Judy | TV |
| 1994 | One Christmas | Emily | Film |
| 1994 | Reality Bites | Charlane McGregor | Film |
| 1993 | The Positively True Adventures of the Alleged Texas Cheerleader-Murdering Mom | Marla Harper | Film |
| 1993 | And the Band Played On | Mrs. Johnstone | Film |
| 1991 | Sisters | Alexandra 'Alex' Reed Halsey | TV |
| 1990 | Stanley & Iris | Sharon | Film |
| 1990 | The Image | Joanne Winstow-Darvish | Film |
| 1990 | A Shock to the System | Leslie Marshall | Film |
| 1988 | Dangerous Liaisons | Madame de Volanges | Film |
| 1988 | Vice Versa | Tina | Film |
| 1988 | Bright Lights, Big City | Megan | Film |
| 1987 | The House of Blue Leaves | Bananas Shaughnessy | Film |
| 1986 | True Stories | The Lazy Woman | Film |
| 1986 | Wildcats | Verna McGrath | Film |
| 1985 | Guilty Conscience | Jackie Willis | Film |
| 1984 | Against All Odds | Edie | Film |
| 1983 | A Caribbean Mystery | Ruth Walter | Film |
| 1982 | The World According to Garp | The Hooker | Film |
| 1981 | Love, Sidney | Laurie Morgan | TV |
| 1979 | Uncommon Women and Others | Rita Altabel | Film |
| 1978 | Oliver's Story | Gwen Simpson | Film |
| 1977 | Mary | Self (Various Characters) | Film |
| 1977 | Slap Shot | Shirley Upton | Film |
| 1977 | First Love | Marsha | Film |
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