Mindy Sterling

Biography

Mindy Lee Sterling (born July 11, 1953) is an American actress. She portrayed Frau Farbissina in the Austin Powers film series (1997–2002), and starred in the web series Con Man (2015–2017), the latter of which earned her a Primetime Emmy Award nomination. She also provided the voices of Ms. Endive in the Cartoon Network series Chowder (2007–10), and the voice of Lin Beifong in the Nickelodeon series The Legend of Korra (2012–2014), and had recurring roles as Miss Francine Briggs on the Nickelodeon series iCarly (2007–12), Principal Susan Skidmore on the Disney Channel series A.N.T. Farm (2011–13) and Linda Schwartz on the ABC series The Goldbergs (2017-present).

Known For

Family Guy

American Dad!

American Dad!

American Dad!

Friends

Desperate Housewives

Scrubs

Curb Your Enthusiasm

All Movies (90)

• Boris Is Dead2026
• Ethan Bloom2026 · as Elaine
• When We Get There2026 · as Florence
• Such Good Friends2025 · as Judy
• Our (Almost Completely True) Love Story2023 · as Maxine
• Bobcat Moretti2023 · as Jean
• Post Modern Minion2022 · as Dance Critic (voice)
• Minions: The Rise of Gru2022 · as Additional Voices (voice)
• Dot2022
• The Cloister2021 · as Agatha (voice)
• Lilly's Light: The Movie2020 · as Peaches
• Barbie & Kendra Storm Area 512020 · as Tippy / JoBeth (voice)
• Faith Based2020 · as Lizzy (uncredited)
• The Loud House: Schooled!2020 · as Dr. Shuttleworth / Female Mountie
• Barbie & Kendra Save the Tiger King2020 · as Lelani Shapiro (voice)
• Seven Stages to Achieve Eternal Bliss2020 · as Beatrice
• The Spooky Tale of Captain Underpants Hack-a-ween2019 · as Melvin's Mom (voice)
• Bob Freeman: Exterminator For Hire2019 · as Cindy
• International Falls2019 · as Hazel
• I'd Like to Be Alone Now2019 · as Suzie
• The Grinch2018 · as Additional Voices (voice)
• All About Nina2018 · as Amy
• Stuck2018 · as Glenda Sue
• For Muriel2018 · as Helen
• Fixed2018 · as Dr. Lisa Foster
• Wrapped Up In Christmas2017 · as Agnes
• Cook-Off!2017 · as Mrs. Burris
• The 60 Yard Line2017 · as Linda Zagowski
• Brand New Old Love2017 · as Grace Becker
• Batman and Harley Quinn2017 · as Project Supervisor (voice)
• Despicable Me 32017 · as Additional Voice (voice)
• Secs & Execs2017 · as Shirla
• The New Adventures of Max2017 · as Fingus (voice)
• Holiday Breakup2016 · as Nanna
• The Good Neighbor2016 · as Mae
• Minions2015 · as Additional Voices (voice)
• The Dog Who Saved Easter2014 · as Grandma / Napoleon (voice)
• The Little Rascals Save the Day2014 · as Talent coordinator
• Bingo Night2014 · as Vivian
• Jesus People2013 · as Claudia
• The Dog Who Saved Christmas Vacation2013 · as Grandma
• Monsters University2013 · as Additional Voices (voice)
• Noobz2013 · as Mrs. Robinson
• Scooby-Doo! Mask of the Blue Falcon2012 · as Caterer (voice)
• Any Day Now2012 · as Miss Mills
• The Newest Pledge2012 · as President Dumervile
• Scooby-Doo! Music of the Vampire2012 · as Lita Rutland (voice)
• Tooth Fairy 22012 · as Lidia (voice)
• Transformers: Dark of the Moon2011 · as Female Insurance Agent
• Mars Needs Moms2011 · as Supervisor (voice)
• Monster Mutt2011 · as Helen
• Alpha and Omega2010 · as Debbie (voice)
• Lilly's Light2010 · as Peaches
• The Dog Who Saved Christmas2009 · as Grandma Bannister
• Dick Tracy Special2009 · as Studio Personnel
• Spring Breakdown2009 · as Lavonne
• Extreme Movie2008 · as Jane
• Wieners2008 · as Mrs. Applebaum
• Beyond the Pale2008 · as Mrs. Plotzkin
• Goldfish2007 · as Mrs. Koblick
• Shredderman Rules2007 · as Dr. Sheila Voss
• Judy Toll: The Funniest Woman You've Never Heard Of2007 · as Self
• Reno 911!: Miami2007 · as Spoder's Mom
• Domestic Import2006 · as Bernice Kimmelman
• The Enigma with a Stigma2006 · as Patricia Riley
• The Amazing Screw-On Head2006 · as Aggie / Geraldine (voice)
• Ice Age: The Meltdown2006 · as Female Ox (voice)
• Getting Played2005 · as Lydia
• The 12 Dogs of Christmas2005 · as Mrs. Walsh
• 30 Days Until I'm Famous2004 · as Lupe Horowitz
• EuroTrip2004 · as Old Woman in Confessional (uncredited)
• Austin Powers in Goldmember2002 · as Frau Farbissina
• Totally Blonde2001 · as Ramona
• Barstow 20082001 · as Mona Finch
• The Sky is Falling2001 · as Doris
• How the Grinch Stole Christmas2000 · as Clarnella
• Drop Dead Gorgeous1999 · as Iris Clark
• Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me1999 · as Frau Farbissina
• Idle Hands1999 · as Lady Bowler
• Canned Ham: The Dr. Evil Story1999 · as Frau Farbissina
• Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery1997 · as Frau Farbissina
• Man of the Year1995 · as Cindee
• The Crazysitter1994 · as Nanny with Dog
• The Favor1994 · as Debbie Rollins
• Working Tra$h1990 · as Mary
• The Brave Little Toaster1987 · as Mother / Two-Face Sewing Machine (voice) (as Mindy Stern)
• House1985 · as Woman in Bookstore
• UFOria1984 · as Sister Oma and the Clarions
• Li'l Abner in the Dogpatch Today1978 · as Toothless
• Quarter— · as Liz

All TV Shows (85)

• St. Denis Medical2024 · as Laurie
• Ren & Stimpy2024 · as Dr. Kutenpaste (voice)
• The Legend of Vox Machina2022 · as Luisa (voice)
• With Love2021 · as Patient
• The Shrink Next Door2021 · as Mrs. Zicherman
• The Great North2021 · as Junkyard Kyle (voice)
• The Great North2021 · as Leslie (voice)
• Madagascar: A Little Wild2020 · as Thelma (voice)
• The Umbrella Academy2019 · as Edna Frankel
• The Epic Tales of Captain Underpants2018 · as Melvin's Mom (voice)
• The Epic Tales of Captain Underpants2018 · as Harold's Mom / Melvin's Mom (voice)
• Liza on Demand2018 · as Tropicana Anna
• Raven's Home2017 · as Grandma Zo
• A Series of Unfortunate Events2017 · as Elder Anabelle
• One Day at a Time2017 · as Delia
• Dream Corp LLC2016 · as Birdy Bottoms
• Bad Internet2016
• Fuller House2016 · as Mrs. Feinstein
• Be Cool, Scooby-Doo!2015 · as Pipi Wuthering (voice)
• Con Man2015 · as Bobbie
• Life in Pieces2015 · as Desiree
• Pig Goat Banana Cricket2015 · as Brainy Jane (voice)
• Grace and Frankie2015 · as Sally
• A to Z2014 · as Aunt Jo
• black-ish2014 · as Pamela
• Young & Hungry2014 · as Matilda
• TripTank2014 · as Caller (voice)
• Breadwinners2014 · as Buhdeuce's Mom (voice)
• Breadwinners2014 · as Ma Deuce (voice)
• The Goldbergs2013 · as Linda Schwartz
• Legit2013 · as Janice Nugent
• Incredible Crew2012
• My Gimpy Life2012 · as Maggie
• The Soul Man2012 · as Ms. Stroman
• The Legend of Korra2012 · as Lin Beifong (voice)
• 2 Broke Girls2011 · as Mrs. Stein
• Franklin & Bash2011 · as Irina Tanya
• A.N.T. Farm2011 · as Susan Skidmore
• Glory Daze2010 · as Ticket Lady
• Raising Hope2010 · as Prosecutor
• Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated2010 · as Dean Fenk (voice)
• Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated2010 · as Frau Abigail Gluck (voice)
• Warren the Ape2010
• The League2009 · as Nadia
• 10 Things I Hate About You2009 · as Cosmetics Shopper
• Chowder2007 · as Ms. Endive (voice)
• iCarly2007 · as Francine Briggs
• Relative insanity2007 · as Grandma (voice)
• Amazing Screw-On Head2006
• Campus Ladies2006
• My Name Is Earl2005 · as Mrs. Zaks
• Hell's Kitchen2005 · as Self - Restaurant Patron
• The Suite Life of Zack & Cody2005 · as Sister Rose
• Cuts2005
• American Dad!2005 · as Anastasia Kirilenko (voice)
• American Dad!2005 · as Zookeeper (voice)
• American Dad!2005 · as Aunt Karen (voice)
• Desperate Housewives2004 · as Mrs. Kinsky
• Joey2004 · as Casting Director
• Justice League Unlimited2004 · as Enid (voice)
• Reno 911!2003 · as Doris
• Reno 911!2003 · as Mrs. Leonard
• On the Spot2003
• That's So Raven2003 · as Judge Foodie
• She Spies2002 · as Ylva Gallo
• Scrubs2001 · as Mrs. Cropper
• As Told by Ginger2000 · as Ms. Powell (voice)
• Curb Your Enthusiasm2000 · as Nurse
• Even Stevens2000 · as Ms. Lynch
• Family Guy1999 · as Rachel (voice)
• The King of Queens1998 · as Sherry
• Hollywood Squares1998 · as Self - Panelist
• The Wild Thornberrys1998 · as Lemur #2 / Newscaster (voice)
• Just Shoot Me!1997 · as Mrs. Lubitz
• Friends1994 · as Wedding Planner
• Sister, Sister1994 · as Denise's Mom
• Ellen1994 · as June Haddassi
• The Second Half1993 · as Lady
• Saved by the Bell: The College Years1993 · as Clara Meade
• Good Advice1993 · as Jill
• The Larry Sanders Show1992 · as Writer
• Dream On1990 · as Mrs. Fox
• Family Matters1989 · as Coach
• Perfect Strangers1986 · as Hostess
• B. J. and the Bear1979