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.

Stanley & Iris
Liar Liar
Dangerous Liaisons
Against All Odds
Overboard
Wildcats
Reality Bites
The World According to Garp
The Rules of Attraction

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.
Heroes · S4, E4

Acceptance

Hiro focuses on saving the lives of others; Angela tries to help Nathan remember his past; Tracy tries to get her old job back.
Heroes · S3, E20

Cold Snap

H.R.G. convinces Emile Danko to release Tracy, in hopes that she will lead them to "Rebel"; Angela turns to an old friend (Swoosie Kurtz) for help; Ando and Hiro try to protect the newest hero.

Swoosie Kurtz

Movies

Guest Appearances