Swoosie Kurtz
Birth Place: Omaha, NE, USA
Latest News on Swoosie Kurtz:
Craig Ramsay and Catherine Wreford to Perform UNTOLD STORIES at Revolution Stage Company in November (Oct 6, 2024)
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld September 6, 2024 (Sep 6, 2024)
David Morse and His Wife Susan Wheeler Will Perform A.R. Gurney's LOVE LETTERS in Valentine's Day Benefit For Quintessence Theatre (Jan 17, 2024)
Craig Ramsay and Catherine Wreford to Perform UNTOLD STORIES at Revolution Stage Company in November (Oct 6, 2024)
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld September 6, 2024 (Sep 6, 2024)
David Morse and His Wife Susan Wheeler Will Perform A.R. Gurney's LOVE LETTERS in Valentine's Day Benefit For Quintessence Theatre (Jan 17, 2024)
BIO
Kurtz is a Tony Award-winner for her performances in House of Blue Leaves and Fifth of July. She has also received nominations for her work in Frozen and Tartuffe, while other Broadway credits include Imaginary Friends, Love Letters and A History of the American Film. She is a nine-time Emmy Award-nominee and was a regular on "Huff." Kurtz recently appeared on the television show "Pushing Daisies" and on Broadway in Roundabout's production of Heartbreak House.
Photos
Phillip Bosco, Laila Robins, Swoosie Kurtz, Lily Rabe & Robin Lefevre attending the press Meet and Greet with the cast of The Roundabout Theatre Company production of HEARTBREAK HOUSE in New York City.
August 23, 2006
Date:
12/09/2018
From: Photo Flashback: BroadwayWorld Remembers Tony Award-Winning Actor Philip Bosco
Phillip Bosco, Laila Robins, Swoosie Kurtz, Lily Rabe
attending the press Meet and Greet with the cast of The Roundabout Theatre Company production of HEARTBREAK HOUSE in New York City.
August 23, 2006
Date:
12/09/2018
From: Photo Flashback: BroadwayWorld Remembers Tony Award-Winning Actor Philip Bosco
Laila Robins, Phillip Bosco, Swoosie Kurtz, Gareth Saxe, Lily Rabe, Jenny Sterlin, Bill Camp & John Christopher Jones attending the press Meet and Greet with the cast of The Roundabout Theatre Company production of HEARTBREAK HOUSE in New York City.
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Date:
12/09/2018
From: Photo Flashback: BroadwayWorld Remembers Tony Award-Winning Actor Philip Bosco
STAGE CREDITS
Movies
First Love
[ 1977 ] Marsha
[ 1977 ] Marsha
Slap Shot
[ 1977 ] Shirley
[ 1977 ] Shirley
Oliver's Story
[ 1978 ] Gwen Simpson
[ 1978 ] Gwen Simpson
The World According to Garp
[ 1982 ] The Hooker
[ 1982 ] The Hooker
Against All Odds
[ 1984 ] Edie
[ 1984 ] Edie
True Stories
[ 1986 ] The Lazy Woman
[ 1986 ] The Lazy Woman
Wildcats
[ 1986 ] Verna
[ 1986 ] Verna
Dangerous Liaisons
[ 1988 ] Madame de Volanges
[ 1988 ] Madame de Volanges
Bright Lights, Big City
[ 1988 ] Megan
[ 1988 ] Megan
Vice Versa
[ 1988 ] Tina
[ 1988 ] Tina
A Shock to the System
[ 1990 ] Leslie Marshall
[ 1990 ] Leslie Marshall
Stanley & Iris
[ 1990 ] Sharon
[ 1990 ] Sharon
Reality Bites
[ 1994 ] Charlane McGregor
[ 1994 ] Charlane McGregor
Storybook
[ 1994 ] Queen Evilia
[ 1994 ] Queen Evilia
Citizen Ruth
[ 1996 ] Diane Siegler
[ 1996 ] Diane Siegler
Liar Liar
[ 1997 ] Dana Appleton
[ 1997 ] Dana Appleton
Outside Ozona
[ 1998 ] Rosalee
[ 1998 ] Rosalee
Cruel Intentions
[ 1999 ] Dr. Greenbaum
[ 1999 ] Dr. Greenbaum
The White River Kid
[ 1999 ] Mummy Weed
[ 1999 ] Mummy Weed
Sleep Easy, Hutch Rimes
[ 2000 ] Binny Redwine
[ 2000 ] Binny Redwine
Get Over It
[ 2001 ] Beverly Landers
[ 2001 ] Beverly Landers
Bubble Boy
[ 2001 ] Mrs. Livingston
[ 2001 ] Mrs. Livingston
The Rules of Attraction
[ 2002 ] Mrs. Jared
[ 2002 ] Mrs. Jared
Duplex
[ 2003 ] Jean
[ 2003 ] Jean
An Englishman in New York
[ 2009 ] Connie Clausen
[ 2009 ] Connie Clausen
Overboard
[ 2018 ] Grace
[ 2018 ] Grace
TV Shows
American Dad!
Betty Smith, Marylin Thacker
Betty Smith, Marylin Thacker
Call Me Kat
Sheila
Sheila
Grace and Frankie
Janet
Janet
Hank
Evelyn Funk
Evelyn Funk
Huff
Madeleine Sullivan
Madeleine Sullivan
Love & Money
Effie Conklin
Effie Conklin
Love, Sidney
Laurie Morgan
Laurie Morgan
Man with a Plan
Beverly
Beverly
Mike & Molly
Joyce Flynn
Joyce Flynn
Nurse Jackie
Mrs. Scheinhorn
Mrs. Scheinhorn
Pushing Daisies
Lily Charles
Lily Charles
Sisters
Alex Reed
Alex Reed
Suddenly Susan
Liz Miller Keane
Liz Miller Keane
That's Life
Valerie Wilkinson
Valerie Wilkinson
The Doctors
Student Nurse, Gail
Student Nurse, Gail
Awards and Nominations
Tony Awards - 2007 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play
Swoosie Kurtz, Heartbreak House
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2004 - Outstanding Actress in a Play
Swoosie Kurtz , Frozen
The Lortels - 2004 - Outstanding Lead Actress
Swoosie Kurtz, Frozen
Tony Awards - 2004 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play
Swoosie Kurtz, Frozen
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1999 - Outstanding Actress - Play
Swoosie Kurtz, The Mineola Twins
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1999 - Outstanding Actress in a Play
Swoosie Kurtz , The Mineola Twins
winner
Tony Awards - 1986 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play
Swoosie Kurtz, The House of Blue Leaves
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1981 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play
Swoosie Kurtz, 5th of July
winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1981 - Best Actress
Swoosie Kurtz, Fifth of July
winner
Tony Awards - 1981 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play
Swoosie Kurtz, Fifth of July
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1978 - Outstanding Featured Actress - Musical
Swoosie Kurtz, A History of the American Film
Drama Desk Awards - 1978 - Outstanding Featured Actress - Play
Swoosie Kurtz, Uncommon Women and Others
Tony Awards - 1978 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play
Swoosie Kurtz, Tartuffe
Videos
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News
Craig Ramsay and Catherine Wreford to Perform UNTOLD STORIES at Revolution Stage Company in November
Discover the untold stories of Broadway alumni Craig Ramsay and Catherine Wreford in a special performance at Revolution Stage Company, Palm Springs, on November 11, 2024.
Discover the untold stories of Broadway alumni Craig Ramsay and Catherine Wreford in a special performance at Revolution Stage Company, Palm Springs, on November 11, 2024.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld September 6, 2024
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is September 6, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is September 6, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
David Morse and His Wife Susan Wheeler Will Perform A.R. Gurney's LOVE LETTERS in Valentine's Day Benefit For Quintessence Theatre
This Valentine’s Day, Quintessence Theatre is celebrating love in all of its messy glory with a performance starring award-winning television, film and stage actor David Morse* and his wife, Susan Wheeler.
This Valentine’s Day, Quintessence Theatre is celebrating love in all of its messy glory with a performance starring award-winning television, film and stage actor David Morse* and his wife, Susan Wheeler.
The Inspired Acting Company to Present TALLEY'S FOLLY in December
Join The Inspired Acting Company for their captivating production of TALLEY'S FOLLY, a Pulitzer Prize-winning play that explores themes of love, identity, and human connection. Don't miss this unforgettable performance in Walled Lake, MI.
Join The Inspired Acting Company for their captivating production of TALLEY'S FOLLY, a Pulitzer Prize-winning play that explores themes of love, identity, and human connection. Don't miss this unforgettable performance in Walled Lake, MI.
Scoop: Coming Up on a New Episode of CALL ME KAT on FOX - Thursday, March 16, 2023
Get all the scoop on CALL ME KAT, airing on FOX on Thursday, March 16, 2023! Max hosts singer Zoey Monroe (guest star Margie Mays) in hopes of advancing his career as a songwriter and although jealous at first, Kat develops a liking to her. Meanwhile, Carter punctures a pipe inside a kitchen cabinet causing a flood in the condo. Watch a video clip!
Get all the scoop on CALL ME KAT, airing on FOX on Thursday, March 16, 2023! Max hosts singer Zoey Monroe (guest star Margie Mays) in hopes of advancing his career as a songwriter and although jealous at first, Kat develops a liking to her. Meanwhile, Carter punctures a pipe inside a kitchen cabinet causing a flood in the condo. Watch a video clip!
Scoop: Coming Up on a New Episode of CALL ME KAT on FOX - Thursday, February 23, 2023
Get all the scoop on CALL ME KAT, airing on FOX on Thursday, February 23, 2023! Jack McBrayer and David James Elliott Guest Star. Max receives a surprise visit FROM his dad (guest star David James Elliott) for the first time in 30 years… Max isn’t exactly happy to see him, and Kat tries to plan a reunion dinner between the two. Watch a video now!
Get all the scoop on CALL ME KAT, airing on FOX on Thursday, February 23, 2023! Jack McBrayer and David James Elliott Guest Star. Max receives a surprise visit FROM his dad (guest star David James Elliott) for the first time in 30 years… Max isn’t exactly happy to see him, and Kat tries to plan a reunion dinner between the two. Watch a video now!
Scoop: Coming Up on a New Episode of CALL ME KAT on FOX - Thursday, February 2, 2023
Get all the scoop on CALL ME KAT, airing on FOX on Thursday, February 2, 2023! In celebration of Max's birthday, Kat, Randi and Carter jointly gift him an RV rental so they can roadtrip to the Smoky Mountains together. Watch a video clip from a new episode now!
Get all the scoop on CALL ME KAT, airing on FOX on Thursday, February 2, 2023! In celebration of Max's birthday, Kat, Randi and Carter jointly gift him an RV rental so they can roadtrip to the Smoky Mountains together. Watch a video clip from a new episode now!
Scoop: Coming Up on a New Episode of CALL ME KAT on FOX - Thursday, January 26, 2023
Get all the scoop on CALL ME KAT, airing on FOX on Thursday, January 26, 2023! Kat hires a new baker, Gideon (guest star Jack McBrayer) at the Kat Cafe and shows him around town, meanwhile Max and Carter wingman for Sheila. Watch a video clip from a recent episode now!
Get all the scoop on CALL ME KAT, airing on FOX on Thursday, January 26, 2023! Kat hires a new baker, Gideon (guest star Jack McBrayer) at the Kat Cafe and shows him around town, meanwhile Max and Carter wingman for Sheila. Watch a video clip from a recent episode now!
Scoop: Coming Up on a New Episode of CALL ME KAT on FOX - Thursday, January 12, 2023
Get all the scoop on CALL ME KAT, airing on FOX on Thursday, January 12, 2023! Sheila grows jealous after Kat hits it off with her new retirement home friends. Meanwhile, Randi tries to find a way to tell Carter that she doesn’t like her engagement ring in the all-new “Call Me Prescription Roulette” episode. Watch a video clip from an episode now!
Get all the scoop on CALL ME KAT, airing on FOX on Thursday, January 12, 2023! Sheila grows jealous after Kat hits it off with her new retirement home friends. Meanwhile, Randi tries to find a way to tell Carter that she doesn’t like her engagement ring in the all-new “Call Me Prescription Roulette” episode. Watch a video clip from an episode now!
The Philly POPS Celebrates Oscar Hammerstein in HAMMERSTEIN: The Song is You Next Month
Music Director and Principal Conductor David Charles Abell brings the fun and elegance of Oscar Hammerstein 2nd's masterworks to the POPS in HAMMERSTEIN: The Song is You, April 1–3 at the Kimmel Cultural Campus.
Music Director and Principal Conductor David Charles Abell brings the fun and elegance of Oscar Hammerstein 2nd's masterworks to the POPS in HAMMERSTEIN: The Song is You, April 1–3 at the Kimmel Cultural Campus.
Bay Street Theater Six-Part Method Acting Workshop Begins March 29
Bay Street Theater & Sag Harbor Center for the Arts will present a six-week acting methodology workshop with screen and television star Noëlle Parker starting Tuesday, March 29, at Bay Street Theater in Sag Harbor.
Bay Street Theater & Sag Harbor Center for the Arts will present a six-week acting methodology workshop with screen and television star Noëlle Parker starting Tuesday, March 29, at Bay Street Theater in Sag Harbor.
Theater Stories: DEAR EVAN HANSEN, PIPPIN and More About The Music Box Theatre
This week's Theater Stories features the Music Box Theatre! Learn about the shows to have graced the theater's stage including August: Osage County, the lauded revival of Pippin, Dear Evan Hansen and much more!
This week's Theater Stories features the Music Box Theatre! Learn about the shows to have graced the theater's stage including August: Osage County, the lauded revival of Pippin, Dear Evan Hansen and much more!
Animated Series THE GREAT NORTH Gets a Special Preview Jan. 3
FOX is announcing changes to its Sunday, January 3 lineup following the NFL ON FOX Doubleheader - new animated comedy THE GREAT NORTH will now have a special preview at 8:30-9:00 PM ET/PT, following the series premiere of CALL ME KAT at 8:00-8:30 PM ET/PT.
FOX is announcing changes to its Sunday, January 3 lineup following the NFL ON FOX Doubleheader - new animated comedy THE GREAT NORTH will now have a special preview at 8:30-9:00 PM ET/PT, following the series premiere of CALL ME KAT at 8:00-8:30 PM ET/PT.
All-New Animated Comedy THE GREAT NORTH To Have Special Preview Sunday, January 3
FOX is announcing changes to its Sunday, January 3 lineup following the NFL ON FOX Doubleheader – new animated comedy THE GREAT NORTH will now have a special preview at 8:30-9:00 PM ET/PT, following the series premiere of CALL ME KAT at 8:00-8:30 PM ET/PT. The ninth and final season premiere of LAST MAN STANDING will now air at 9:30-10:00 PM ET/PT, following an all-new episode of THE SIMPSONS at a special time, 9:00-9:30 PM ET/PT.
FOX is announcing changes to its Sunday, January 3 lineup following the NFL ON FOX Doubleheader – new animated comedy THE GREAT NORTH will now have a special preview at 8:30-9:00 PM ET/PT, following the series premiere of CALL ME KAT at 8:00-8:30 PM ET/PT. The ninth and final season premiere of LAST MAN STANDING will now air at 9:30-10:00 PM ET/PT, following an all-new episode of THE SIMPSONS at a special time, 9:00-9:30 PM ET/PT.
VIDEO: Watch the Trailer for CALL ME KAT on FOX
Based on the BBC UK original series 'Miranda,' created by Miranda Hart, CALL ME KAT stars Emmy Award nominee Mayim Bialik.
Based on the BBC UK original series 'Miranda,' created by Miranda Hart, CALL ME KAT stars Emmy Award nominee Mayim Bialik.
FOX Announces Winter Premiere Dates
FOX is announcing premiere dates for THE MASKED DANCER (Dec. 27), CALL ME KAT (Jan. 3), LAST MAN STANDING (Jan. 3), HELL’S KITCHEN (Jan. 7), THE RESIDENT (Jan. 12), PRODIGAL SON (Jan. 12), 9-1-1 (Jan. 18), and 9-1-1: LONE STAR (Jan. 18).
FOX is announcing premiere dates for THE MASKED DANCER (Dec. 27), CALL ME KAT (Jan. 3), LAST MAN STANDING (Jan. 3), HELL’S KITCHEN (Jan. 7), THE RESIDENT (Jan. 12), PRODIGAL SON (Jan. 12), 9-1-1 (Jan. 18), and 9-1-1: LONE STAR (Jan. 18).
L.A. Theatre Works Streams Recordings Featuring Alan Alda, Nathan Lane and More
With venues everywhere dark during this extraordinary time, world-class theater from L.A. Theatre Works is just a click away.
With venues everywhere dark during this extraordinary time, world-class theater from L.A. Theatre Works is just a click away.
Leslie Jordan Joins Cast of CALL ME KAT on Fox
Leslie Jordan has joined the cast of Call Me Kat as a series regular, according to Deadline. The Fox multi-camera straight-to-series comedy, stars Mayim Bialik, and hails from Bialik, Jim Parsons and Warner Bros. TV. The show also stars Swoosie Kurtz, Kyla Pratt and Cheyenne Jackson.
Leslie Jordan has joined the cast of Call Me Kat as a series regular, according to Deadline. The Fox multi-camera straight-to-series comedy, stars Mayim Bialik, and hails from Bialik, Jim Parsons and Warner Bros. TV. The show also stars Swoosie Kurtz, Kyla Pratt and Cheyenne Jackson.
Chayenne Jackson Joins Mayim Bialik & Swoosie Kurtz on CALL ME KAT on Fox
Broadway's Cheyenne Jackson will join Mayim Bialik, Swoosie Kurtz, and Kyla Pratt on the new series, Call Me Kat, on Fox. .
Broadway's Cheyenne Jackson will join Mayim Bialik, Swoosie Kurtz, and Kyla Pratt on the new series, Call Me Kat, on Fox. .
The Philly POPS Will Celebrate The Legacy of Broadway Luminary Oscar Hammerstein
Newly appointed Music Director and Principal Conductor David Charles Abell brings the fun and elegance of Oscar Hammerstein 2nd's masterworks to Philly in HAMMERSTEIN: The Song is You.
Newly appointed Music Director and Principal Conductor David Charles Abell brings the fun and elegance of Oscar Hammerstein 2nd's masterworks to Philly in HAMMERSTEIN: The Song is You.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Swoosie Kurtz been in?
Swoosie Kurtz has appeared on Broadway in 8 shows.
How many West End shows has Swoosie Kurtz been in?
Swoosie Kurtz has not appeared in the West End.
What awards has Swoosie Kurtz been nominated for?
Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Heartbreak House, Outstanding Actress in a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Frozen , Outstanding Lead Actress (The Lortels) for Frozen, Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Frozen, Outstanding Actress - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for The Mineola Twins, Outstanding Actress in a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Mineola Twins , Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for The House of Blue Leaves, Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for 5th of July, Best Actress (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Fifth of July, Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Fifth of July, Outstanding Featured Actress - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for A History of the American Film, Outstanding Featured Actress - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Uncommon Women and Others and Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Tartuffe.
What awards has Swoosie Kurtz won?
Swoosie Kurtz has won several prestigious awards, including Outstanding Actress - Play at the Drama Desk Awards for The Mineola Twins. She received the Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play for The House of Blue Leaves. Kurtz was also recognized with the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play for 5th of July, and she won the Outer Critics Circle Award for Best Actress for Fifth of July. Additionally, she earned a Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play for Fifth of July. Kurtz's accomplishments also include winning the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Featured Actress - Musical for A History of the American Film.
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