Kathy Griffin

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

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

The Simpsons

Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen

American Dad!

Late Night with Seth Meyers

Seinfeld

The X-Files

The Graham Norton Show

All Movies (79)

• Kathy Griffin: My Life on the PTSD-List2025 · as Self
• Gonzo for Democracy2024 · as Self
• The Little Pageant That Could2024 · as Self (archive footage)
• Cursed Friends2022 · as Stacy Friendship
• Unconventional2022
• Hysterical2021 · as Self
• Women Behind Bars2020 · as Self - Host
• Together in Pride: You Are Not Alone2020 · as Self
• Kathy Griffin: A Hell of a Story2019 · as Self
• Everybody Has an Andy Dick Story2017 · as Self
• Being Canadian2015 · as Self
• SVDDXNLY2014 · as Self
• Kathy Griffin: Record Breaker2013 · as Self
• The Improv: 50 Years Behind the Brick Wall2013 · as Self
• Kathy Griffin: Calm Down Gurrl2013 · as Self
• Whoopi Goldberg Presents Moms Mabley2013 · as Self
• Why We Laugh: Funny Women2013 · as Self
• Kathy Griffin: Kennedie Center On-Hers2013 · as Self
• Kathy Griffin: Seaman 1st Class2012 · as Self
• Kathy Griffin: Tired Hooker2011 · as Self
• Kathy Griffin: Pants Off2011 · as Self
• Kathy Griffin: Gurrl Down2011 · as Self
• Kathy Griffin: 50 And Not Pregnant2011 · as Self
• Hall Pass2011 · as Kathy Griffin
• Katt Williams: 9 Lives2010 · as Self
• Kathy Griffin: Whores on Crutches2010 · as Self
• A Turtle's Tale: Sammy's Adventures2010 · as Vera (voice)
• Kathy Griffin: Does the Bible Belt2010 · as Self
• Shrek Forever After2010 · as Dancing Witch / Wagon Witch #1 (voice)
• Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work2010 · as Self
• I Am Comic2010 · as Self
• Kathy Griffin: Balls of Steel2009 · as Self
• VH1 Divas 20092009 · as Self
• Comedy Central Roast of Joan Rivers2009 · as Self - Roast Master
• Kathy Griffin: She'll Cut a Bitch2009 · as Self
• History of the Joke2008 · as Self
• Kathy Griffin: Straight to Hell2007 · as Self
• An Evening with Dr. Katz: Live from the Comedy Central Stage2007 · as Self
• Heckler2007 · as Self
• Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles Project2007 · as Self
• Kathy Griffin: Everybody Can Suck It2007 · as Self
• Judy Toll: The Funniest Woman You've Never Heard Of2007 · as Self
• Kathy Griffin: Strong Black Woman2006 · as Self
• Bachelor Party Vegas2006 · as She-Elvis
• Love Wrecked2005 · as Belinda
• Dirty Love2005 · as Madame Belly
• Kathy Griffin: Is Not Nicole Kidman2005 · as Self
• Her Minor Thing2005 · as Maggie
• Dinotopia: Quest for the Ruby Sunstone2005 · as Rhoga (voice)
• Last Laugh '042004 · as Self
• Kathy Griffin: Allegedly2004 · as Self
• Kathy Griffin: The D-List2004 · as Self
• Beethoven's 5th2003 · as Evie Kling
• Run Ronnie Run2002 · as Self
• On Edge2001 · as Karen Katz
• A Diva's Christmas Carol2000 · as Ghost of Christmas Past
• Enemies of Laughter2000 · as Cindy
• Lion of Oz2000 · as Caroline (voice)
• Intern2000 · as Cornelia Crisp
• Dill Scallion1999 · as Tina
• Muppets from Space1999 · as Female Armed Guard
• Jackie's Back!1999 · as Kathy Griffin
• Can't Stop Dancing1999 · as Modeling Agent
• Kathy Griffin: Hot Cup of Talk1998 · as Self
• The Big Fall1997 · as Sally
• Trojan War1997 · as Cashier
• Courting Courtney1997 · as Ona Miller
• Who's the Caboose?1997 · as Katty
• Kathy Griffin: HBO Comedy Hour1996 · as Self
• The Cable Guy1996 · as Cable Boy's Mother
• Four Rooms1995 · as Betty
• The Barefoot Executive1995 · as Mary
• Pulp Fiction1994 · as Kathy Griffin
• It's Pat1994 · as Kathy Griffin
• Medusa: Dare to Be Truthful1991 · as Taffy
• Shakes the Clown1991 · as Lucy
• The Unborn1991 · as Connie Chicago
• Streets of Fire1984 · as Concertgoer (uncredited)
• Battle Beyond the Stars1980 · as Alien Extra (uncredited)

All TV Shows (81)

• Canada's Drag Race: All Stars2026 · as Self - Guest Judge
• Celebrity Weakest Link2025 · as Self - Contestant
• Unconventional2025 · as Dr. Edie Ellis
• Sherri2022 · as Self - Guest
• You2018 · as Self
• Str8UpGayPorn Awards2017 · as Self - Host
• Search Party2016 · as Liquorice
• Martha & Snoop's Potluck Dinner Party2016 · as Self
• Last Week Tonight with John Oliver2014 · as Self
• Late Night with Seth Meyers2014 · as Self - Guest
• Kirstie2013 · as Kathy Griffin
• Kathy2012
• Inside Comedy2012 · as Self
• Whitney2011 · as Lindsay
• My Favorite Place2011 · as Self
• Conan2010 · as Self - Guest
• The Talk2010 · as Self
• The Defenders2010 · as Sally Scott
• The Green Room with Paul Provenza2010 · as Self
• When I Was 172010 · as Self
• The Marriage Ref2010 · as Self - Panelist
• The Jay Leno Show2009 · as Self
• Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen2009 · as Self - Guest
• Drop Dead Diva2009 · as Jenna Kaswell-Bailey
• Glee2009 · as Tammy Jean Albertson
• RuPaul's Drag Race2009 · as Self - Guest Judge
• RuPaul's Drag Race2009 · as Self - Special Guest
• The Wendy Williams Show2008
• Bravo A-List Awards2008
• Free Radio2008 · as Self
• Keeping Up with the Kardashians2007 · as Self
• Say Yes to the Dress2007 · as Self
• The Graham Norton Show2007 · as Self
• Ugly Betty2006 · as Fashion TV Anchor
• The Greg Behrendt Show2006
• Gameshow Marathon2006
• The Reichen Show2005 · as Self - Guest
• Too Late with Adam Carolla2005
• Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List2005 · as Self
• American Dad!2005 · as Kelly (voice)
• The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson2005 · as Self
• Dog Whisperer2004 · as Self - Owner of Chance & Pom Pom
• Dog Whisperer2004 · as Self
• Ill-ustrated2003
• The Ellen DeGeneres Show2003 · as Self
• Spider-Man: The New Animated Series2003 · as Roxanne Gaines (voice)
• Stripperella2003
• America's Next Top Model2003 · as Self - Guest
• Real Time with Bill Maher2003 · as Self
• Jimmy Kimmel Live!2003 · as Self - Guest
• Half & Half2002 · as Dr. Morgan
• What's New, Scooby-Doo?2002 · as Autumn Summerfield (voice)
• Curb Your Enthusiasm2000 · as Kathy Griffin
• Strong Medicine2000 · as Matchmaker
• Big Brother2000 · as Self - Celebrity Guest
• Law & Order: Special Victims Unit1999 · as Babs Duffy
• Futurama1999 · as Captain Cranky (voice)
• Dilbert1999 · as Alice (voice)
• GayVN Awards1998 · as Self - Host
• Hollywood Squares1998 · as Self - Panelist
• Whose Line Is It Anyway?1998 · as Self
• Premium Blend1997
• The View1997 · as Self
• The View1997 · as Self - Guest
• Suddenly Susan1996 · as Vicki Groener
• Saturday Night Special1996
• Caroline in the City1995 · as DMV Clerk
• The Drew Carey Show1995 · as Kathy
• Ned & Stacey1995 · as Jeannie
• Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist1995 · as Kathy (voice)
• ER1994 · as Dolores Minky
• Ellen1994 · as Peggy
• Late Night with Conan O'Brien1993 · as Self - Guest
• The X-Files1993 · as Betty Templeton / Lulu Pfeiffer
• Late Show with David Letterman1993 · as Self - Guest
• Mad About You1992 · as Brenda
• The Tonight Show with Jay Leno1992
• The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air1990 · as Susan Klein
• Dream On1990 · as Dawn
• The Simpsons1989 · as Francine (voice)
• Seinfeld1989 · as Sally Weaver