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Debra Jo Rupp

Birth Place: Boston, MA, USA

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BIO

Debra Jo Rupp (born February 24, 1951) is an American actress. She is best known for her starring role as Kitty Forman in the Fox sitcom That '70s Show (1998–2006) and its Netflix sequel series That '90s Show (2023–2024). Rupp also had roles in the NBC sitcom Friends (1997–1998), the ABC animated series Teacher's Pet (2000–2002) and its 2004 sequel film, the ABC sitcom Better with You (2010–2011), and the Disney+ miniseries WandaVision (2021) and its spin-off Agatha All Along (2024).



Rupp appeared in the comedy films Big (1988), Death Becomes Her (1992), Sgt. Bilko (1996), Garfield: The Movie (2004), and She's Out of My League (2010). She also starred as sex therapist Dr. Ruth Westheimer in the plays Dr. Ruth, All the Way (2012) and Becoming Dr. Ruth (2013), the latter of which earned her a nomination for the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Solo Performance. She starred as Della in the play The Cake (2017–2019), for which she was nominated for the Drama League Award for Distinguished Performance.

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STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
Manhattan Theatre Club New York Premiere, 2019
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Production, 2013
Dr. Ruth Westheimer

[Off-Broadway]
2007
Valerie

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1990
Mae

[Off-Broadway]
1986
June Yeager


Awards and Nominations

Drama League Awards - 2019 - Distinguished Performance Award

Debra Jo Rupp, The Cake

Drama Desk Awards - 2014 - Outstanding Solo Performance

Debra Jo Rupp, Becoming Dr. Ruth

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2014 - Outstanding Solo Performance

Debra Jo Rupp, Becoming Dr. Ruth

News


Video: Patti LuPone Thanks AGATHA ALL ALONG Fans in New Video

Patti LuPone is feeling the love! Following the finale of Agatha All Along on Wednesday, the Broadway icon recorded a video thanking fans of the show for their support. In the series, LuPone plays a divination witch named Lilia Calderu, who is part of a coven led by Kathryn Hahn's Agatha Harkness.
Patti LuPone to Discuss AGATHA ALL ALONG on THE VIEW This Friday

Broadway icon Patti LuPone is set to appear on The View this Friday, November 1. LuPone will appear on the show to discuss her turn as divination witch Lilia Calderu in the Marvel series Agatha All Along. The episode will air on ABC from 11 a.m.-12 p.m. ET and can also be streamed on ABC News Live weekdays at 5 p.m. EDT and will be available on YouTube.
Patti LuPone Teases Witchy Turn as Glinda in the New AGATHA ALL ALONG Episode

Broadway legend Patti LuPone is taking on the iconic role of Glinda the good witch in tonight's episode of Agatha All Along. Ahead of the episode, the Tony winner discussed how her start in comedy makes her an ideal fit for the part.
Japanese Breakfast Performs 'The Ballad of the Witches' Road' (Pop Version)' From AGATHA ALL ALONG

Indie pop band Japanese Breakfast performs the hit song “The Ballad of the Witches’ Road” (Pop Version) written by Oscar®-winning songwriters Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez from Marvel Television’s “Agatha All Along.”
AGATHA ALL ALONG: VOL. 1 (Episodes 1-5) Original Soundtrack Available Now

Hollywood Records has released Marvel Television’s Agatha All Along: Vol. 1 (Episodes 1-5) Original Soundtrack that includes the fan favorite song 'The Ballad of the Witches' Road' written by Oscar®-winning songwriters Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez.
LISTEN: Escucha la 'Balada de la Senda de las Brujas' de AGATHA ¿QUIEN SI NO?

El pasado 19 de septiembre se estrenaron los dos primeros capítulos de AGATHA ¿QUIÉN SI NO? la nueva serie del UCM que contendrá música original de Kristen Anderson-Lopez y Robert Lopez.
Listen to Two Versions of 'The Ballad of the Witches Road' From AGATHA ALL ALONG

Hollywood Records released Songs from Marvel Television’s Agatha All Along (Episodes 1 & 2) from the highly anticipated new series and we've got a first listen. The digital release includes two new versions of the song 'The Ballad of the Witches' Road,” first revealed at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event. Listen to them now!
Video: Kathryn Hahn Talks Singing with Patti LuPone in AGATHA ALL ALONG

Witches unite! Kathryn Hahn stopped by The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon on Wednesday to discuss her role as Agatha Harkness in the upcoming Marvel series Agatha All Along. In the interview, she also talked about working with Broadway legend Patti LuPone, who plays a witch in her coven.
Joe Locke Says AGATHA ALL ALONG is 'Not a Musical'

Despite at least one new song being written for the series, actor Joe Locke has confirmed that Agatha All Along is not a musical.
Marvel Releases 'Agatha All Along (Dave Audé Remix)'

Hollywood Records releases an all-new remix of the fan-favorite song 'Agatha All Along' from Marvel Television’s “WandaVision.”
Photo: AGATHA ALL ALONG Poster Inspired by THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW

Marvel has released four new posters for Agatha All Along, each inspired by a different movie or series. One such poster honors The Rocky Horror Picture Show, with Kathryn Hahn's Agatha Harkness taking on the iconic pose of Frank-N-Furter.
Video: AGATHA ALL ALONG Promo Teases Joe Locke's Character

Marvel has released a new promo for Agatha All Along, giving eager viewers new information about Joe Locke's character, known as Teen. Watch it now!
All the Broadway Connections to Marvel's AGATHA ALL ALONG

Starring bonafide Broadway legend Patti LuPone along with new music from Frozen songwriters Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez, learn about all of the Broadway connections to Agatha All Along.
Video: Netflix Releases THAT '90S SHOW Part 3 Trailer

Netflix has released the main trailer for That '90s Show Part 3, launching globally on August 22, 2024. That ‘90s Show stars Kurtwood Smith, Debra Jo Rupp, Callie Haverda, Ashley Aufderheide, Mace Coronel, Maxwell Acee Donovan, Reyn Doi, and Sam Morelos.
Photos: Inside The Barrington Stage Co. 30th Anniversary Celebration

Go inside Barrington Stage Company's The Best of Times, A 30th Anniversary Celebration with new photos.
Review: BOEING BOEING at Barrington Stage Company

At a time when headlines are ominous, dew points are uncomfortable if not oppressive, and very little is what it appears to be on the surface, a lighthearted romp, fraught with silliness and laughter seems very appropriate. BOEING BOEING continues on the Boyd-Quinson Stage at Barrington Stage Company in Pittsfield through August 3
Video: Go Inside Rehearsals For Barrington Stage's BOEING BOEING

Go inside rehearsals for Boeing Boeing at Barrington Stage in this all-new video. Marc Camoletti's hilarious 1960 French farce, Boeing Boeing, translated by Beverley Cross & Francis Evans, won a new generation of fans with a critically acclaimed, award-winning Broadway production in 2008.
Casts Set for BOEING BOEING, NEXT TO NORMAL, A TENDER THING & FORGIVENESS at Barrington Stage

Barrington Stage Company has revealed the casts for BOEING BOEING, NEXT TO NORMAL, A TENDER THING, and FORGIVENESS. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Photos/Video: See New Trailer and Photos for THAT '90S SHOW Part 2

Netflix has dropped the main trailer for That '90s Show Part 2. The beloved series returns this year in two parts: Part 2 premieres on June 27th and Part 3 premieres on October 24th. It’s 1996 and Leia Forman is back in Point Place for another summer of fun with her friends and grandparents, Kitty and Red. Watch the trailer now!
Berkshire Comedy Festival Finds New Home at Barrington Stage Company

Barrington Stage Company will be the new home of the Berkshire Comedy Festival. Learn more about the festival.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Debra Jo Rupp been in?

Debra Jo Rupp has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

How many West End shows has Debra Jo Rupp been in?

Debra Jo Rupp has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Debra Jo Rupp been nominated for?

Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for The Cake, Outstanding Solo Performance (Drama Desk Awards) for Becoming Dr. Ruth and Outstanding Solo Performance (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Becoming Dr. Ruth.

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