Swoosie Kurtz

Swoosie Kurtz is an American actress. She is an Emmy Award winner and two-time Tony Award winner. Kurtz made her Broadway debut in the 1975 revival of Ah, Wilderness. She has received five Tony Award nominations, winning two for Fifth of July and The House of Blue Leaves; her other nominations were for Tartuffe, Frozen, and Heartbreak House. For her television work, she has received eight Emmy Award nominations, with one win for Carol and Company in 1990.

Desperate Housewives · S5, E17

The Story of Lucy and Jessie

Susan tries to impress a teacher at work; Gaby talks Carlos into hiring Lynette; Edie continues to look into Dave's past.
Lost · S1, E19

Deus Ex Machina

Locke begins to suffer physical difficulties as he and Boone try to find a way into the hatch; Jack is reluctant to offer assistance when Sawyer begins to experience excruciating headaches.
Suddenly Susan · S1, E6

Lie! Lie! My Darling

When Susan follows her co-workers' advice and lies to her folks to avoid having dinner with them, trouble ensues.
Suddenly Susan · S2, E4

Next Stop, Heaven

Nana and Susan's mother are at odds over plans for her grandfather's funeral, leaving Susan in the middle.
Suddenly Susan · S1, E21

Family Affairs

Planning a party for her parents, Susan gets the shocking news that they have been dating other people.

Swoosie Kurtz

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