Swoosie Kurtz (b. September 6, 1944 in Omaha, Nebraska) is an American actress.

Kurtz is the only child of author Margo Kurtz and Air Force Colonel Frank Kurtz. She got her unique first name "Swoosie" from her father. It is derived from the XP-54 Swoose Goose airplane or simply "Swoose" - half swan, half goose - which her father piloted in World War II.

The family moved frequently due to her father's job. When it came time to enter college, Kurtz decided on the University of Southern California where she majored in drama. She then attended the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art. She was awarded Broadway's "triple crown" (the Tony, Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle awards) for her portrayal of Gwen in Lanford Wilson's The Fifth of July . Her second Tony was for her performance in The House of Blue Leaves She has also received an Emmy for her guest-starring performance on Carol Burnett's comedy series Carol & Company .

Filmography

• Duplex (2003) .... Jean
• The Rules of Attraction (2002) .... Mrs. Mimi Jared
• Bubble Boy (2001) .... Mrs. Livingston
• Get Over It (2001) .... Beverly Landers
• Sleep Easy, Hutch Rimes (2000) .... Binny Redwine
• The White River Kid (1999) .... Mummy Weed
• Love & Money (1999) TV Series .... Effie Conklin
• Cruel Intentions (1999) .... Dr. Regina Greenbaum
• Outside Ozona (1998) .... Rosalee
• Liar Liar (1997) .... Dana Appleton
• Party Girl (1996) TV Series .... Judy Burkhard (1996)
• Citizen Ruth (1996) .... Diane Siegler
• Storybook (1995) .... Queen Evilia
• Reality Bites (1994) .... Charlane McGregor
• The Positively True Adventures of the Alleged Texas Cheerleader-Murdering Mom (1993) (TV) .... Marla Harper
• Walking the Dog (1991)
• Sisters (1991) TV Series .... Alexandra 'Alex' Reed Halsey Barker/Barkerowitz
• A Shock to the System (1990) .... Leslie Marshall
• Stanley & Iris (1990) .... Sharon
• Dangerous Liaisons (1988) .... Madame de Volanges
• Bright Lights, Big City (1988) .... Megan
• Vice Versa (1988) .... Tina
• The House of Blue Leaves (1987) (TV) .... Bananas Shaughnessy
• True Stories (1986) .... Miss Rollings
• Wildcats (1986) .... Verna McGrath
• Against All Odds (1984) .... Edie
• The World According to Garp (1982) .... The Hooker
• Fifth of July (1982) (TV) .... Gwen Landis
• Love, Sidney (1981) TV Series .... Laurie Morgan
• Oliver's Story (1978) .... Gwen Simpson
• First Love (1977) .... Marsha
• Slap Shot (1977) .... Shirley
• As the World Turns (1956) TV Series .... Ellie Bradley (1971)

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