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Kathy Griffin
Acting

Kathy Griffin

Born 1960-11-04
Chicago, Illinois, USA
Department: Acting

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

Prominent works featuring Kathy Griffin

Pulp Fiction
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Pulp Fiction

1994
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The Simpsons
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The Simpsons

1989
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Shrek Forever After
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Shrek Forever After

2010
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Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
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Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

1999
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Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
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Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen

2009
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American Dad!
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American Dad!

2005
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Futurama
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Futurama

1999
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You
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You

2018
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The X-Files
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The X-Files

1993
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Seinfeld
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Seinfeld

1989
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Filmography & Credits

Complete career catalog (191 titles)

PosterTitleCharacter / RoleTypeYear
Canada's Drag Race: All StarsCanada's Drag Race: All StarsSelf - Guest JudgeTV Series2026
Kathy Griffin: My Life on the PTSD-ListKathy Griffin: My Life on the PTSD-ListSelfMovie2025
Kathy Griffin: My Life on the PTSD-ListKathy Griffin: My Life on the PTSD-ListWriterMovie2025
Kathy Griffin: My Life on the PTSD-ListKathy Griffin: My Life on the PTSD-ListExecutive ProducerMovie2025
Kathy Griffin: My Life on the PTSD-ListKathy Griffin: My Life on the PTSD-ListDirectorMovie2025
Celebrity Weakest LinkCelebrity Weakest LinkSelf - ContestantTV Series2025
UnconventionalUnconventionalDr. Edie EllisTV Series2025
Gonzo for DemocracyGonzo for DemocracySelfMovie2024
The Little Pageant That CouldThe Little Pageant That CouldSelf (archive footage)Movie2024
Cursed FriendsCursed FriendsStacy FriendshipMovie2022
The Sherri Shepherd ShowThe Sherri Shepherd ShowSelf - GuestTV Series2022
UnconventionalUnconventionalSelf / AppearanceMovie2022
HystericalHystericalSelfMovie2021
Women Behind BarsWomen Behind BarsSelf - HostMovie2020
Together in Pride: You Are Not AloneTogether in Pride: You Are Not AloneSelfMovie2020
Kathy Griffin: A Hell of a StoryKathy Griffin: A Hell of a StorySelfMovie2019
Kathy Griffin: A Hell of a StoryKathy Griffin: A Hell of a StoryWriterMovie2019
Kathy Griffin: A Hell of a StoryKathy Griffin: A Hell of a StoryProducerMovie2019
YouYouSelfTV Series2018
Str8UpGayPorn AwardsSelf - HostTV Series2017
Everybody Has an Andy Dick StoryEverybody Has an Andy Dick StorySelfMovie2017
Search PartySearch PartyLiquoriceTV Series2016
Martha & Snoop's Potluck Dinner PartyMartha & Snoop's Potluck Dinner PartySelfTV Series2016
Being CanadianBeing CanadianSelfMovie2015
Last Week Tonight with John OliverLast Week Tonight with John OliverSelfTV Series2014
SVDDXNLYSVDDXNLYSelfMovie2014
Late Night with Seth MeyersLate Night with Seth MeyersSelf - GuestTV Series2014
Kathy Griffin: Record BreakerKathy Griffin: Record BreakerSelfMovie2013
Kathy Griffin: Record BreakerKathy Griffin: Record BreakerExecutive ProducerMovie2013
Kathy Griffin: Record BreakerKathy Griffin: Record BreakerWriterMovie2013
The Improv: 50 Years Behind the Brick WallThe Improv: 50 Years Behind the Brick WallSelfMovie2013
KirstieKirstieKathy GriffinTV Series2013
Kathy Griffin: Calm Down GurrlKathy Griffin: Calm Down GurrlSelfMovie2013
Kathy Griffin: Calm Down GurrlKathy Griffin: Calm Down GurrlWriterMovie2013
Kathy Griffin: Calm Down GurrlKathy Griffin: Calm Down GurrlExecutive ProducerMovie2013
Whoopi Goldberg Presents Moms MableyWhoopi Goldberg Presents Moms MableySelfMovie2013
Why We Laugh: Funny WomenWhy We Laugh: Funny WomenSelfMovie2013
Kathy Griffin: Kennedie Center On-HersKathy Griffin: Kennedie Center On-HersSelfMovie2013
Kathy Griffin: Kennedie Center On-HersKathy Griffin: Kennedie Center On-HersWriterMovie2013
Kathy Griffin: Seaman 1st ClassKathy Griffin: Seaman 1st ClassSelfMovie2012
Kathy Griffin: Seaman 1st ClassKathy Griffin: Seaman 1st ClassWriterMovie2012
KathyKathySelf / AppearanceTV Series2012
Inside ComedyInside ComedySelfTV Series2012
Kathy Griffin: Tired HookerKathy Griffin: Tired HookerSelfMovie2011
Kathy Griffin: Tired HookerKathy Griffin: Tired HookerWriterMovie2011
WhitneyWhitneyLindsayTV Series2011
Kathy Griffin: Pants OffKathy Griffin: Pants OffSelfMovie2011
Kathy Griffin: Pants OffKathy Griffin: Pants OffWriterMovie2011
Kathy Griffin: Pants OffKathy Griffin: Pants OffExecutive ProducerMovie2011
Kathy Griffin: Gurrl DownKathy Griffin: Gurrl DownSelfMovie2011
Kathy Griffin: Gurrl DownKathy Griffin: Gurrl DownWriterMovie2011
My Favorite PlaceSelfTV Series2011
Kathy Griffin: 50 And Not PregnantKathy Griffin: 50 And Not PregnantSelfMovie2011
Kathy Griffin: 50 And Not PregnantKathy Griffin: 50 And Not PregnantWriterMovie2011
Hall PassHall PassKathy GriffinMovie2011
ConanConanSelf - GuestTV Series2010
Katt Williams: 9 LivesKatt Williams: 9 LivesSelfMovie2010
Kathy Griffin: Whores on CrutchesKathy Griffin: Whores on CrutchesSelfMovie2010
Kathy Griffin: Whores on CrutchesKathy Griffin: Whores on CrutchesWriterMovie2010
The TalkThe TalkSelfTV Series2010
The DefendersThe DefendersSally ScottTV Series2010
A Turtle's Tale: Sammy's AdventuresA Turtle's Tale: Sammy's AdventuresVera (voice)Movie2010
The Green Room with Paul ProvenzaThe Green Room with Paul ProvenzaSelfTV Series2010
Kathy Griffin: Does the Bible BeltKathy Griffin: Does the Bible BeltSelfMovie2010
Kathy Griffin: Does the Bible BeltKathy Griffin: Does the Bible BeltWriterMovie2010
Shrek Forever AfterShrek Forever AfterDancing Witch / Wagon Witch #1 (voice)Movie2010
When I Was 17SelfTV Series2010
The Marriage RefSelf - PanelistTV Series2010
Joan Rivers: A Piece of WorkJoan Rivers: A Piece of WorkSelfMovie2010
I Am ComicI Am ComicSelfMovie2010
Kathy Griffin: Balls of SteelKathy Griffin: Balls of SteelSelfMovie2009
Kathy Griffin: Balls of SteelKathy Griffin: Balls of SteelWriterMovie2009
VH1 Divas 2009VH1 Divas 2009SelfMovie2009
The Jay Leno ShowThe Jay Leno ShowSelfTV Series2009
Comedy Central Roast of Joan RiversComedy Central Roast of Joan RiversSelf - Roast MasterMovie2009
Watch What Happens Live with Andy CohenWatch What Happens Live with Andy CohenSelf - GuestTV Series2009
Drop Dead DivaDrop Dead DivaJenna Kaswell-BaileyTV Series2009
GleeGleeTammy Jean AlbertsonTV Series2009
Kathy Griffin: She'll Cut a BitchKathy Griffin: She'll Cut a BitchSelfMovie2009
Kathy Griffin: She'll Cut a BitchKathy Griffin: She'll Cut a BitchWriterMovie2009
RuPaul's Drag RaceRuPaul's Drag RaceSelf - Guest JudgeTV Series2009
RuPaul's Drag RaceRuPaul's Drag RaceSelf - Special GuestTV Series2009
The Wendy Williams ShowThe Wendy Williams ShowSelf / AppearanceTV Series2008
Bravo A-List AwardsSelf / AppearanceTV Series2008
History of the JokeHistory of the JokeSelfMovie2008
Free RadioFree RadioSelfTV Series2008
Kathy Griffin: Straight to HellKathy Griffin: Straight to HellSelfMovie2007
Kathy Griffin: Straight to HellKathy Griffin: Straight to HellWriterMovie2007
An Evening with Dr. Katz: Live from the Comedy Central StageAn Evening with Dr. Katz: Live from the Comedy Central StageSelfMovie2007
HecklerHecklerSelfMovie2007
Keeping Up with the KardashiansKeeping Up with the KardashiansSelfTV Series2007
Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles ProjectMr. Warmth: The Don Rickles ProjectSelfMovie2007
Say Yes to the DressSay Yes to the DressSelfTV Series2007
Kathy Griffin: Everybody Can Suck ItKathy Griffin: Everybody Can Suck ItSelfMovie2007
Kathy Griffin: Everybody Can Suck ItKathy Griffin: Everybody Can Suck ItWriterMovie2007
Judy Toll: The Funniest Woman You've Never Heard OfJudy Toll: The Funniest Woman You've Never Heard OfSelfMovie2007
The Graham Norton ShowThe Graham Norton ShowSelfTV Series2007
Ugly BettyUgly BettyFashion TV AnchorTV Series2006
The Greg Behrendt ShowSelf / AppearanceTV Series2006
Gameshow MarathonGameshow MarathonSelf / AppearanceTV Series2006
Kathy Griffin: Strong Black WomanKathy Griffin: Strong Black WomanSelfMovie2006
Kathy Griffin: Strong Black WomanKathy Griffin: Strong Black WomanWriterMovie2006
Bachelor Party VegasBachelor Party VegasShe-ElvisMovie2006
The Reichen ShowSelf - GuestTV Series2005
Love WreckedLove WreckedBelindaMovie2005
Dirty LoveDirty LoveMadame BellyMovie2005
Too Late with Adam CarollaSelf / AppearanceTV Series2005
Kathy Griffin: Is Not Nicole KidmanKathy Griffin: Is Not Nicole KidmanSelfMovie2005
Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-ListKathy Griffin: My Life on the D-ListSelfTV Series2005
Kathy Griffin: Is Not Nicole KidmanKathy Griffin: Is Not Nicole KidmanWriterMovie2005
Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-ListKathy Griffin: My Life on the D-ListExecutive ProducerTV Series2005
Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-ListKathy Griffin: My Life on the D-ListCreatorTV Series2005
Her Minor ThingHer Minor ThingMaggieMovie2005
Dinotopia: Quest for the Ruby SunstoneDinotopia: Quest for the Ruby SunstoneRhoga (voice)Movie2005
American Dad!American Dad!Kelly (voice)TV Series2005
The Late Late Show with Craig FergusonThe Late Late Show with Craig FergusonSelfTV Series2005
Last Laugh '04Last Laugh '04SelfMovie2004
Kathy Griffin: AllegedlyKathy Griffin: AllegedlySelfMovie2004
Kathy Griffin: AllegedlyKathy Griffin: AllegedlyWriterMovie2004
Dog WhispererDog WhispererSelf - Owner of Chance & Pom PomTV Series2004
Dog WhispererDog WhispererSelfTV Series2004
Kathy Griffin: The D-ListKathy Griffin: The D-ListSelfMovie2004
Kathy Griffin: The D-ListKathy Griffin: The D-ListWriterMovie2004
Beethoven's 5thBeethoven's 5thEvie KlingMovie2003
Ill-ustratedSelf / AppearanceTV Series2003
The Ellen DeGeneres ShowThe Ellen DeGeneres ShowSelfTV Series2003
Spider-Man: The New Animated SeriesSpider-Man: The New Animated SeriesRoxanne Gaines (voice)TV Series2003
StripperellaStripperellaSelf / AppearanceTV Series2003
America's Next Top ModelAmerica's Next Top ModelSelf - GuestTV Series2003
Real Time with Bill MaherReal Time with Bill MaherSelfTV Series2003
Jimmy Kimmel Live!Jimmy Kimmel Live!Self - GuestTV Series2003
Half & HalfHalf & HalfDr. MorganTV Series2002
What's New, Scooby-Doo?What's New, Scooby-Doo?Autumn Summerfield (voice)TV Series2002
Run Ronnie RunRun Ronnie RunSelfMovie2002
On EdgeOn EdgeKaren KatzMovie2001
A Diva's Christmas CarolA Diva's Christmas CarolGhost of Christmas PastMovie2000
Enemies of LaughterEnemies of LaughterCindyMovie2000
Curb Your EnthusiasmCurb Your EnthusiasmKathy GriffinTV Series2000
Lion of OzLion of OzCaroline (voice)Movie2000
Strong MedicineStrong MedicineMatchmakerTV Series2000
Big BrotherBig BrotherSelf - Celebrity GuestTV Series2000
InternInternCornelia CrispMovie2000
Dill ScallionDill ScallionTinaMovie1999
Law & Order: Special Victims UnitLaw & Order: Special Victims UnitBabs DuffyTV Series1999
Muppets from SpaceMuppets from SpaceFemale Armed GuardMovie1999
Jackie's Back!Jackie's Back!Kathy GriffinMovie1999
FuturamaFuturamaCaptain Cranky (voice)TV Series1999
DilbertDilbertAlice (voice)TV Series1999
Can't Stop DancingCan't Stop DancingModeling AgentMovie1999
GayVN AwardsGayVN AwardsSelf - HostTV Series1998
Hollywood SquaresHollywood SquaresSelf - PanelistTV Series1998
Kathy Griffin: Hot Cup of TalkKathy Griffin: Hot Cup of TalkSelfMovie1998
Kathy Griffin: Hot Cup of TalkKathy Griffin: Hot Cup of TalkWriterMovie1998
Whose Line Is It Anyway?Whose Line Is It Anyway?SelfTV Series1998
Premium BlendPremium BlendSelf / AppearanceTV Series1997
The Big FallThe Big FallSallyMovie1997
Trojan WarTrojan WarCashierMovie1997
The ViewThe ViewSelfTV Series1997
The ViewThe ViewSelf - GuestTV Series1997
Courting CourtneyCourting CourtneyOna MillerMovie1997
Who's the Caboose?Who's the Caboose?KattyMovie1997
Kathy Griffin: HBO Comedy HourKathy Griffin: HBO Comedy HourSelfMovie1996
Kathy Griffin: HBO Comedy HourKathy Griffin: HBO Comedy HourWriterMovie1996
Suddenly SusanSuddenly SusanVicki GroenerTV Series1996
The Cable GuyThe Cable GuyCable Boy's MotherMovie1996
Saturday Night SpecialSelf / AppearanceTV Series1996
Four RoomsFour RoomsBettyMovie1995
The Barefoot ExecutiveThe Barefoot ExecutiveMaryMovie1995
Caroline in the CityCaroline in the CityDMV ClerkTV Series1995
The Drew Carey ShowThe Drew Carey ShowKathyTV Series1995
Ned & StaceyNed & StaceyJeannieTV Series1995
Dr. Katz, Professional TherapistDr. Katz, Professional TherapistKathy (voice)TV Series1995
Dr. Katz, Professional TherapistDr. Katz, Professional TherapistAdditional WritingTV Series1995
ERERDolores MinkyTV Series1994
Pulp FictionPulp FictionKathy GriffinMovie1994
It's Pat: The MovieIt's Pat: The MovieKathy GriffinMovie1994
EllenEllenPeggyTV Series1994
Late Night with Conan O'BrienLate Night with Conan O'BrienSelf - GuestTV Series1993
The X-FilesThe X-FilesBetty Templeton / Lulu PfeifferTV Series1993
Late Show with David LettermanLate Show with David LettermanSelf - GuestTV Series1993
Mad About YouMad About YouBrendaTV Series1992
The Tonight Show with Jay LenoThe Tonight Show with Jay LenoSelf / AppearanceTV Series1992
Medusa: Dare to Be TruthfulMedusa: Dare to Be TruthfulTaffyMovie1991
Shakes the ClownShakes the ClownLucyMovie1991
The UnbornThe UnbornConnie ChicagoMovie1991
The Fresh Prince of Bel-AirThe Fresh Prince of Bel-AirSusan KleinTV Series1990
Dream OnDream OnDawnTV Series1990
The SimpsonsThe SimpsonsFrancine (voice)TV Series1989
SeinfeldSeinfeldSally WeaverTV Series1989
Streets of FireStreets of FireConcertgoer (uncredited)Movie1984
Battle Beyond the StarsBattle Beyond the StarsAlien Extra (uncredited)Movie1980