Cast & creator
Kathy Griffin
Best known for Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, The Simpsons
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.
Also known as: Kathy Griffith, Kathleen Mary Griffin
107
film credits
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television credits
159
1980–2026 · acting roles
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Across film & television
Filmography (190)
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Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
Self - Guest
2009
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Babs Duffy
1999
The Simpsons
Francine (voice)
1989
Late Night with Seth Meyers
Self - Guest
2014
Late Show with David Letterman
Self - Guest
1993
American Dad!
Kelly (voice)
2005
Conan
Self - Guest
2010
The Graham Norton Show
Self
2007
The View
Self
1997The View
Self - Guest
1997
The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson
Self
2005
Hollywood Squares
Self - Panelist
1998
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Self - Guest
2003
RuPaul's Drag Race
Self - Guest Judge
2009RuPaul's Drag Race
Self - Special Guest
2009
Seinfeld
Sally Weaver
1989
The X-Files
Betty Templeton / Lulu Pfeiffer
1993
Real Time with Bill Maher
Self
2003
Sherri
Self - Guest
2022
Big Brother
Self - Celebrity Guest
2000
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
Self - Guest
1993
Futurama
Captain Cranky (voice)
1999
Curb Your Enthusiasm
Kathy Griffin
2000
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
1992
ER
Dolores Minky
1994
The Ellen DeGeneres Show
Self
2003
Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
Self
2014
Glee
Tammy Jean Albertson
2009
The Talk
Self
2010
Strong Medicine
Matchmaker
2000
The Drew Carey Show
Kathy
1995
Mad About You
Brenda
1992
Keeping Up with the Kardashians
Self
2007
You
Self
2018
America's Next Top Model
Self - Guest
2003
Pulp Fiction
Kathy Griffin
1994
Ugly Betty
Fashion TV Anchor
2006
Ellen
Peggy
1994
Caroline in the City
DMV Clerk
1995
Drop Dead Diva
Jenna Kaswell-Bailey
2009
The Wendy Williams Show
2008The Reichen Show
Self - Guest
2005
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
Susan Klein
1990
Whose Line Is It Anyway?
Self
1998
Shrek Forever After
Dancing Witch / Wagon Witch #1 (voice)
2010
The Jay Leno Show
Self
2009
Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist
Kathy (voice)
1995Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist
Additional Writing
1995
What's New, Scooby-Doo?
Autumn Summerfield (voice)
2002
Dream On
Dawn
1990
Half & Half
Dr. Morgan
2002
Ned & Stacey
Jeannie
1995
Premium Blend
1997
Suddenly Susan
Vicki Groener
1996
The Defenders
Sally Scott
2010
Say Yes to the Dress
Self
2007
Dilbert
Alice (voice)
1999
Spider-Man: The New Animated Series
Roxanne Gaines (voice)
2003
Whitney
Lindsay
2011
Dog Whisperer
Self - Owner of Chance & Pom Pom
2004Dog Whisperer
Self
2004
Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List
Self
2005Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List
Executive Producer
2005Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List
Creator
2005
Stripperella
2003
Search Party
Liquorice
2016
Martha & Snoop's Potluck Dinner Party
Self
2016
Inside Comedy
Self
2012The Marriage Ref
Self - Panelist
2010
The Cable Guy
Cable Boy's Mother
1996The Greg Behrendt Show
2006Too Late with Adam Carolla
2005
Celebrity Weakest Link
Self - Contestant
2025
Free Radio
Self
2008
GayVN Awards
Self - Host
1998
A Turtle's Tale: Sammy's Adventures
Vera (voice)
2010
Hall Pass
Kathy Griffin
2011
Four Rooms
Betty
1995
Kirstie
Kathy Griffin
2013
Streets of Fire
Concertgoer (uncredited)
1984
Love Wrecked
Belinda
2005
The Green Room with Paul Provenza
Self
2010
Muppets from Space
Female Armed Guard
1999When I Was 17
Self
2010
Battle Beyond the Stars
Alien Extra (uncredited)
1980
Unconventional
Dr. Edie Ellis
2025
Trojan War
Cashier
1997
Canada's Drag Race: All Stars
Self - Guest Judge
2026
Dirty Love
Madame Belly
2005
Gameshow Marathon
2006My Favorite Place
Self
2011Saturday Night Special
1996
Beethoven's 5th
Evie Kling
2003
It's Pat: The Movie
Kathy Griffin
1994
Being Canadian
Self
2015
Cursed Friends
Stacy Friendship
2022
Run Ronnie Run
Self
2002
The Little Pageant That Could
Self (archive footage)
2024
A Diva's Christmas Carol
Ghost of Christmas Past
2000
Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles Project
Self
2007Bravo A-List Awards
2008
Dinotopia: Quest for the Ruby Sunstone
Rhoga (voice)
2005
Bachelor Party Vegas
She-Elvis
2006
Everybody Has an Andy Dick Story
Self
2017
Why We Laugh: Funny Women
Self
2013
The Unborn
Connie Chicago
1991
I Am Comic
Self
2010
Judy Toll: The Funniest Woman You've Never Heard Of
Self
2007
Heckler
Self
2007
The Improv: 50 Years Behind the Brick Wall
Self
2013
Jackie's Back!
Kathy Griffin
1999
Shakes the Clown
Lucy
1991
Her Minor Thing
Maggie
2005
Can't Stop Dancing
Modeling Agent
1999
Comedy Central Roast of Joan Rivers
Self - Roast Master
2009
Together in Pride: You Are Not Alone
Self
2020
Lion of Oz
Caroline (voice)
2000
Courting Courtney
Ona Miller
1997
Kathy
2012
Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work
Self
2010
Whoopi Goldberg Presents Moms Mabley
Self
2013
Last Laugh '04
Self
2004
Unconventional
2022
History of the Joke
Self
2008
Intern
Cornelia Crisp
2000
Medusa: Dare to Be Truthful
Taffy
1991Ill-ustrated
2003
Katt Williams: 9 Lives
Self
2010
An Evening with Dr. Katz: Live from the Comedy Central Stage
Self
2007
Who's the Caboose?
Katty
1997
Dill Scallion
Tina
1999
The Barefoot Executive
Mary
1995
Hysterical
Self
2021
The Big Fall
Sally
1997
VH1 Divas 2009
Self
2009
Kathy Griffin: Tired Hooker
Self
2011Kathy Griffin: Tired Hooker
Writer
2011
Kathy Griffin: Straight to Hell
Self
2007Kathy Griffin: Straight to Hell
Writer
2007
Kathy Griffin: 50 And Not Pregnant
Self
2011Kathy Griffin: 50 And Not Pregnant
Writer
2011
Kathy Griffin: A Hell of a Story
Self
2019Kathy Griffin: A Hell of a Story
Writer
2019Kathy Griffin: A Hell of a Story
Producer
2019
Kathy Griffin: Is Not Nicole Kidman
Self
2005Kathy Griffin: Is Not Nicole Kidman
Writer
2005
Kathy Griffin: Pants Off
Self
2011Kathy Griffin: Pants Off
Writer
2011Kathy Griffin: Pants Off
Executive Producer
2011
On Edge
Karen Katz
2001
Kathy Griffin: Calm Down Gurrl
Self
2013Kathy Griffin: Calm Down Gurrl
Writer
2013Kathy Griffin: Calm Down Gurrl
Executive Producer
2013
Kathy Griffin: She'll Cut a Bitch
Self
2009Kathy Griffin: She'll Cut a Bitch
Writer
2009
Gonzo for Democracy
Self
2024
Kathy Griffin: My Life on the PTSD-List
Self
2025Kathy Griffin: My Life on the PTSD-List
Writer
2025Kathy Griffin: My Life on the PTSD-List
Executive Producer
2025Kathy Griffin: My Life on the PTSD-List
Director
2025
Kathy Griffin: Gurrl Down
Self
2011Kathy Griffin: Gurrl Down
Writer
2011
Enemies of Laughter
Cindy
2000
Kathy Griffin: Seaman 1st Class
Self
2012Kathy Griffin: Seaman 1st Class
Writer
2012
Kathy Griffin: Everybody Can Suck It
Self
2007Kathy Griffin: Everybody Can Suck It
Writer
2007
Kathy Griffin: The D-List
Self
2004Kathy Griffin: The D-List
Writer
2004
Kathy Griffin: Record Breaker
Self
2013Kathy Griffin: Record Breaker
Executive Producer
2013Kathy Griffin: Record Breaker
Writer
2013
Kathy Griffin: Hot Cup of Talk
Self
1998Kathy Griffin: Hot Cup of Talk
Writer
1998
Kathy Griffin: Does the Bible Belt
Self
2010Kathy Griffin: Does the Bible Belt
Writer
2010
Kathy Griffin: Allegedly
Self
2004Kathy Griffin: Allegedly
Writer
2004
Kathy Griffin: Balls of Steel
Self
2009Kathy Griffin: Balls of Steel
Writer
2009
Kathy Griffin: HBO Comedy Hour
Self
1996Kathy Griffin: HBO Comedy Hour
Writer
1996
Kathy Griffin: Kennedie Center On-Hers
Self
2013Kathy Griffin: Kennedie Center On-Hers
Writer
2013
Women Behind Bars
Self - Host
2020
Kathy Griffin: Whores on Crutches
Self
2010Kathy Griffin: Whores on Crutches
Writer
2010
Kathy Griffin: Strong Black Woman
Self
2006Kathy Griffin: Strong Black Woman
Writer
2006
SVDDXNLY
Self
2014