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Kathy Griffin

Known For

Acting

Gender

Female

Birthday

Nov 4, 1960 (65 years old)

Place of Birth

Chicago, Illinois, USA

Biography

​From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.   Kathleen Mary "Kathy" Griffin (born November 4, 1960) is an American actress, model, stand-up comedian, television personality, New York Times best-selling author and an LGBT rights advocate. Griffin first gained recognition for appearances on two episodes of Seinfeld, and then for her supporting role on the NBC sitcom Suddenly Susan. She was the star of the Bravo reality show Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List, for which she won two Emmy Awards as executive producer. She has also worked as a voice artist and red carpet commentator, in addition to several other career pursuits. From 2008-2013 she was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Comedy Album, winning in 2013. In her bid to win a Tony Award, she made her Broadway debut in Kathy Griffin Wants a Tony in March 2011. Description above from the Wikipedia article Kathy Griffin, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Known For

Acting
2025Kathy Griffin: My Life on the PTSD-ListSelf
2025UnconventionalDr. Edie Ellis
2025Celebrity Weakest LinkSelf - Contestant
2024The Little Pageant That CouldSelf (archive footage)
2024Gonzo for DemocracySelf
2022Unconventional
2022Cursed FriendsStacy Friendship
2022SherriSelf - Guest
2021HystericalSelf
2020Together in Pride: You Are Not AloneSelf
2020Women Behind BarsSelf - Host
2019Kathy Griffin: A Hell of a StorySelf
2018YouSelf
2017Everybody Has an Andy Dick StorySelf
2017Str8UpGayPorn AwardsSelf - Host
2016Martha & Snoop's Potluck Dinner PartySelf
2016Search PartyLiquorice
2015Being CanadianSelf
2014SVDDXNLYSelf
2014Last Week Tonight with John OliverSelf
2014Late Night with Seth MeyersSelf - Guest
2013Kathy Griffin: Kennedie Center On-HersSelf
2013Why We Laugh: Funny WomenSelf
2013Whoopi Goldberg Presents Moms MableySelf
2013Kathy Griffin: Calm Down GurrlSelf
2013Kathy Griffin: Record BreakerSelf
2013The Improv: 50 Years Behind the Brick WallSelf
2013KirstieKathy Griffin
2012Kathy Griffin: Seaman 1st ClassSelf
2012Inside ComedySelf
2012Kathy
2011Kathy Griffin: Gurrl DownSelf
2011Kathy Griffin: Pants OffSelf
2011Kathy Griffin: 50 And Not PregnantSelf
2011Kathy Griffin: Tired HookerSelf
2011Hall PassKathy Griffin
2011WhitneyLindsay
2011My Favorite PlaceSelf
2010Shrek Forever AfterDancing Witch / Wagon Witch #1 (voice)
2010I Am ComicSelf
2010Joan Rivers: A Piece of WorkSelf
2010Kathy Griffin: Does the Bible BeltSelf
2010Katt Williams: 9 LivesSelf
2010Kathy Griffin: Whores on CrutchesSelf
2010A Turtle's Tale: Sammy's AdventuresVera (voice)
2010The Marriage RefSelf - Panelist
2010The Green Room with Paul ProvenzaSelf
2010When I Was 17Self
2010ConanSelf
2010The DefendersSally Scott
2009Kathy Griffin: She'll Cut a BitchSelf
2009Kathy Griffin: Balls of SteelSelf
2009Comedy Central Roast of Joan RiversSelf - Roast Master
2009VH1 Divas 2009Self
2009The Jay Leno ShowSelf
2009Drop Dead DivaJenna Kaswell-Bailey
2009GleeTammy Jean Albertson
2009RuPaul's Drag RaceSelf - Guest Judge
2009RuPaul's Drag RaceSelf - Special Guest
2009Watch What Happens Live with Andy CohenSelf - Guest
2008History of the JokeSelf
2008Bravo A-List Awards
2008The Wendy Williams Show
2008Free RadioSelf
2007Kathy Griffin: Straight to HellSelf
2007Kathy Griffin: Everybody Can Suck ItSelf
2007HecklerSelf
2007Judy Toll: The Funniest Woman You've Never Heard OfSelf
2007Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles ProjectSelf
2007An Evening with Dr. Katz: Live from the Comedy Central StageSelf
2007The Graham Norton ShowSelf
2007Keeping Up with the KardashiansSelf
2007Say Yes to the DressSelf
2006Kathy Griffin: Strong Black WomanSelf
2006Bachelor Party VegasShe-Elvis
2006The Greg Behrendt Show
2006Gameshow Marathon
2006Ugly BettyFashion TV Anchor
2005Love WreckedBelinda
2005Dinotopia: Quest for the Ruby SunstoneRhoga (voice)
2005Dirty LoveMadame Belly
2005Her Minor ThingMaggie
2005Kathy Griffin: Is Not Nicole KidmanSelf
2005Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-ListSelf
2005Too Late with Adam Carolla
2005The Late Late Show with Craig FergusonSelf
2005The Reichen ShowSelf - Guest
2005American Dad!Kelly (voice)
2004Kathy Griffin: AllegedlySelf
2004Kathy Griffin: The D-ListSelf
2004Last Laugh '04Self
2004Dog WhispererSelf - Owner of Chance & Pom Pom
2004Dog WhispererSelf
2003Beethoven's 5thEvie Kling
2003The Ellen DeGeneres ShowSelf
2003Ill-ustrated
2003Stripperella
2003Jimmy Kimmel Live!Self - Guest
2003America's Next Top ModelSelf - Guest
2003Spider-Man: The New Animated SeriesRoxanne Gaines (voice)
2003Real Time with Bill MaherSelf
2002Run Ronnie RunSelf
2002What's New, Scooby-Doo?Autumn Summerfield (voice)
2002Half & HalfDr. Morgan
2001On EdgeKaren Katz
2000A Diva's Christmas CarolGhost of Christmas Past
2000InternCornelia Crisp
2000Enemies of LaughterCindy
2000Lion of OzCaroline (voice)
2000Curb Your EnthusiasmKathy Griffin
2000Big BrotherSelf - Celebrity Guest
2000Strong MedicineMatchmaker
1999Muppets from SpaceFemale Armed Guard
1999Can't Stop DancingModeling Agent
1999Jackie's Back!Kathy Griffin
1999Dill ScallionTina
1999FuturamaCaptain Cranky (voice)
1999Law & Order: Special Victims UnitBabs Duffy
1999DilbertAlice (voice)
1998Kathy Griffin: Hot Cup of TalkSelf
1998Whose Line Is It Anyway?Self
1998GayVN AwardsSelf - Host
1998Hollywood SquaresSelf - Panelist
1997Courting CourtneyOna Miller
1997Trojan WarCashier
1997Who's the Caboose?Katty
1997The Big FallSally
1997The ViewSelf
1997Premium Blend
1997The ViewSelf - Guest
1996Kathy Griffin: HBO Comedy HourSelf
1996The Cable GuyCable Boy's Mother
1996Suddenly SusanVicki Groener
1996Saturday Night Special
1995The Barefoot ExecutiveMary
1995Four RoomsBetty
1995Dr. Katz, Professional TherapistKathy (voice)
1995The Drew Carey ShowKathy
1995Caroline in the CityDMV Clerk
1995Ned & StaceyJeannie
1994Pulp FictionKathy Griffin
1994It's PatKathy Griffin
1994EllenPeggy
1994ERDolores Minky
1993The X-FilesBetty Templeton / Lulu Pfeiffer
1993Late Show with David LettermanSelf - Guest
1993Late Night with Conan O'BrienSelf - Guest
1992Mad About YouBrenda
1992The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
1991Shakes the ClownLucy
1991Medusa: Dare to Be TruthfulTaffy
1991The UnbornConnie Chicago
1990The Fresh Prince of Bel-AirSusan Klein
1990Dream OnDawn
1989The SimpsonsFrancine (voice)
1989SeinfeldSally Weaver
1984Streets of FireConcertgoer (uncredited)
1980Battle Beyond the StarsAlien Extra (uncredited)
Production
2025Kathy Griffin: My Life on the PTSD-ListExecutive Producer
2019Kathy Griffin: A Hell of a StoryProducer
2013Kathy Griffin: Calm Down GurrlExecutive Producer
2013Kathy Griffin: Record BreakerExecutive Producer
2011Kathy Griffin: Pants OffExecutive Producer
2005Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-ListExecutive Producer
Directing
2025Kathy Griffin: My Life on the PTSD-ListDirector
Writing
2025Kathy Griffin: My Life on the PTSD-ListWriter
2019Kathy Griffin: A Hell of a StoryWriter
2013Kathy Griffin: Kennedie Center On-HersWriter
2013Kathy Griffin: Calm Down GurrlWriter
2013Kathy Griffin: Record BreakerWriter
2012Kathy Griffin: Seaman 1st ClassWriter
2011Kathy Griffin: Pants OffWriter
2011Kathy Griffin: Gurrl DownWriter
2011Kathy Griffin: 50 And Not PregnantWriter
2011Kathy Griffin: Tired HookerWriter
2010Kathy Griffin: Does the Bible BeltWriter
2010Kathy Griffin: Whores on CrutchesWriter
2009Kathy Griffin: She'll Cut a BitchWriter
2009Kathy Griffin: Balls of SteelWriter
2007Kathy Griffin: Everybody Can Suck ItWriter
2007Kathy Griffin: Straight to HellWriter
2006Kathy Griffin: Strong Black WomanWriter
2005Kathy Griffin: Is Not Nicole KidmanWriter
2004Kathy Griffin: AllegedlyWriter
2004Kathy Griffin: The D-ListWriter
1998Kathy Griffin: Hot Cup of TalkWriter
1996Kathy Griffin: HBO Comedy HourWriter
Crew
1995Dr. Katz, Professional TherapistAdditional Writing