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Swoosie Kurtz (/ˌswuːsi ˈkɜːrts/, SWOO-si; born September 6, 1944) is an American actress. She is an Emmy Award winner and two-time Tony Award winner.
Kurtz made her Broadway debut in the 1975 revival of Ah, Wilderness. She has received five Tony Award nominations, winning two, for Fifth of July in 1981 and The House of Blue Leaves in 1986. Her other nominations were for Tartuffe in 1988, Frozen in 2004 and Heartbreak House in 2007.
For her television work, she has received eight Emmy Award nominations, with one win for Carol and Company in 1990. Other television credits include the NBC drama Sisters (1991-1996), Huff (2004-2006), Pushing Daisies (2007-2009) and since 2010, the hit CBS sitcom Mike & Molly. Her films include, Wildcats (1986), Dangerous Liaisons (1988), Stanley and Iris (1990), Citizen Ruth (1996) and Liar Liar (1997).
Kurtz was born in Omaha, Nebraska, the only child of author Margaret "Margo" (née Rogers) and Air Force Colonel Frank Allen Kurtz, Jr., a much-decorated WWII American bomber pilot. She got her first name "Swoosie" (which rhymes with Lucy, rather than woozy) from her father. It is derived from the sole surviving example of the early Boeing B-17D Flying Fortress bomber, named "The Swoose" or simply "Swoose"—half swan, half goose—which her father piloted, breaking all Pacific records during World War II. As a military brat, Kurtz moved frequently. Kurtz attended the University of Southern California where she majored in drama. She then attended the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art.
Swoosie Kurtz stars as Joyce in "Mike & Molly" with the hilarious Melissa McCarthy who Swoosie knew would become a star. SUBSCRIBE: http://bit.ly/QLsubscribe About Queen Latifah: Queen Latifah is a musician, award-winning actress, record label president, author, entrepreneur and Cover Girl. Join Queen Latifah every weekday for an hour of fun on The Queen Latifah Show, where she will bring you celebrity interviews, inspiring stories, musical performances and her fun take on pop culture. Connect with Queen Latifah Online: Visit Queen Latifah's WEBSITE: http://bit.ly/QLwebsite Like Queen Latifah on FACEBOOK: http://bit.ly/QLfacebook Follow Queen Latifah on TWITTER: http://bit.ly/QLtwtter
Swoosie Kurtz wins the 1981 Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Play for her performance as Gwen Landis in Fifth of July.
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Swoosie Kurtz reveals how she got her unique name from her father, Frank, who was a highly decorated World War II airman who flew a record number of missions in a cobbled-together B-17D called the Swoose. SUBSCRIBE: http://bit.ly/QLsubscribe About Queen Latifah: Queen Latifah is a musician, award-winning actress, record label president, author, entrepreneur and Cover Girl. Join Queen Latifah every weekday for an hour of fun on The Queen Latifah Show, where she will bring you celebrity interviews, inspiring stories, musical performances and her fun take on pop culture. Connect with Queen Latifah Online: Visit Queen Latifah's WEBSITE: http://bit.ly/QLwebsite Like Queen Latifah on FACEBOOK: http://bit.ly/QLfacebook Follow Queen Latifah on TWITTER: http://bit.ly/QLtwtter Swoosie Kurtz Rev...
When two sisters (Delta Burke and Swoosie Kurtz) can no longer go on living with the painful memory of their baby sister being murdered 37 years ago by their .
Veteran actress Swoosie Kurtz has made a name for herself on both stage and screen. The "Mike & Molly" star stops by The Couch to talk about her new memoir, "Part Swan, Part Goose." Watch more "Live From The Couch" videos here: http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLeAhy4TE2-hWIK-IrcXtPGoI8l05qWyjs Official Site: http://newyork.cbslocal.com/ YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/CBSNewYork Twitter: @cbsnewyork Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBSNewYork
Katy Mixon & Swoosie Kurtz talk about their roles on Mike & Molly, the new comedy premiering Monday, Sept. 20th at 9:30/8:30c. Only on CBS!
The cast of "Mike and Molly" interviewed at the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences on March 8, 2012 http://emmytvlegends.org
Oscar winner Meryl Streep, Swoosie Kurtz, and Jill Eikenberry star as former classmates at a reunion seven years after their graduation from Mount Holyoke College, who assess whether they have achieved their youthful goals. In a flashback, the friends - all part of a group dubbed "uncommon" because they were expected to be "amazing" before they reached thirty - relive their senior year and examine the influences that shaped them. Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning playwright Wendy Wasserstein's first play illustrates facing adulthood at the height of the women's movement. "A remarkable play." - The New York Post STARRING: Meryl Streep Swoosie Kurtz Jill Eikenberry Please visit http://www.kultur.com/Uncommon-Women-And-Others-p/d2625.htm for more information on this progra...
When two sisters (Delta Burke and Swoosie Kurtz) can no longer go on living with the painful memory of their baby sister being murdered 37 years ago by their stepmother, they uncover the truth and find healing and justice when their stepmother is found guilty of murder. Disclaimer: I do not own this video. This video was uploaded purely for entertainment purposes, and no copyright infringement was intended.
While an unfaithful criminal lawyer considers killing his wife, his spouse develops some schemes of her own. Criminal defense attorney Arthur Jamison wants to get a divorce from his wife Louise Jamison. He knows that the downside would be the hefty alimony payments his wife would receive from him. Instead of facing this monetary dilemma, he comes up with an imaginary alter ego to help him plan the perfect murder of his wife. Director: David Greene Writers: Richard Levinson, William Link Stars: Anthony Hopkins, Blythe Danner, Swoosie Kurtz
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My review of my favorite Jim Carrey movie, Liar Liar(1997) starring Jim Carrey, Maura Tierney, Justin Cooper, Cary Elwes, Anne Haney, Jennifer Tilly, Amanda Donohue, Jason Bernard, Swoosie Kurtz, and Mitch Ryan. Directed by Tom Shadyac.
In celebration of my 1-year anniversary on YouTube, this is a special review of Liar Liar, starring Jim Carrey, Maura Tierney, Justin Cooper, Jennifer Tilly, Amanda Donohoe, Swoosie Kurtz, Cary Elwes, Anne Haney and Jason Bernard, released in 1997, and directed by Tom Shadyac *MIGHT CONTAIN SPOILERS*
Christine Taylor stars as Mary, a girl whose mother has died leaving her to find herself in the clubs and parties of New York City. She is finally given a chance to prove herself thanks to Godmother Judy (Swoosie Kurtz), who hires her to work in a library.
"Her dream was to coach high school football. Her nightmare was Central High." Trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pmwlYHOK5-A My review of the criminally underrated sports comedy, Wildcats(1986) starring Goldie Hawn, Swoosie Kurtz, Robyn Lively, Brandy Gold, James Keach, Jan Hooks, Bruce McGill, Nipsey Russell, Mykelti Williamson, Tab Thacker, Wesley Snipes, Jsu Garcia, Willie J. Walton, Rodney Hill, and Woody Harrelson. Directed by Michael Ritchie.
This week Gary and Iain review and discuss, Bubble Boy (2001) by Director, Blair Hayes. Starring, Jake Gyllenhaal, Swoosie Kurtz, Marley Shelton and Danny Trejo. For more Off The Shelf Reviews: Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/@OTSReviews Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/user/Hunterscrow Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OffTheShelfReviews Support us: http://www.patreon.com/offtheshelfreviews
Christine Taylor stars as Mary, a girl whose mother has died leaving her to find herself in the clubs and parties of New York City. She is finally given a chance to prove herself thanks to Godmother Judy (Swoosie Kurtz), who hires her to work in a library.
Swoosie Kurtz stars as Joyce in "Mike & Molly" with the hilarious Melissa McCarthy who Swoosie knew would become a star. SUBSCRIBE: http://bit.ly/QLsubscribe About Queen Latifah: Queen Latifah is a musician, award-winning actress, record label president, author, entrepreneur and Cover Girl. Join Queen Latifah every weekday for an hour of fun on The Queen Latifah Show, where she will bring you celebrity interviews, inspiring stories, musical performances and her fun take on pop culture. Connect with Queen Latifah Online: Visit Queen Latifah's WEBSITE: http://bit.ly/QLwebsite Like Queen Latifah on FACEBOOK: http://bit.ly/QLfacebook Follow Queen Latifah on TWITTER: http://bit.ly/QLtwtter
Veteran actress Swoosie Kurtz has made a name for herself on both stage and screen. The "Mike & Molly" star stops by The Couch to talk about her new memoir, "Part Swan, Part Goose." Watch more "Live From The Couch" videos here: http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLeAhy4TE2-hWIK-IrcXtPGoI8l05qWyjs Official Site: http://newyork.cbslocal.com/ YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/CBSNewYork Twitter: @cbsnewyork Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBSNewYork
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INTERVIEW: Swoosie Kurtz on the event at 26th Anniversary Carousel of Hope Ball on 10/20/2012 in Beverly Hills, CA. Thanks for watching this video! Video Credit: Getty Images
The fabulous Cleo King interview with co-stars Swoosie Kurtz and Rondi Reed from the hit CBS sitcom, "Mike & Molly."
Swoosie Kurtz reveals how she got her unique name from her father, Frank, who was a highly decorated World War II airman who flew a record number of missions in a cobbled-together B-17D called the Swoose. SUBSCRIBE: http://bit.ly/QLsubscribe About Queen Latifah: Queen Latifah is a musician, award-winning actress, record label president, author, entrepreneur and Cover Girl. Join Queen Latifah every weekday for an hour of fun on The Queen Latifah Show, where she will bring you celebrity interviews, inspiring stories, musical performances and her fun take on pop culture. Connect with Queen Latifah Online: Visit Queen Latifah's WEBSITE: http://bit.ly/QLwebsite Like Queen Latifah on FACEBOOK: http://bit.ly/QLfacebook Follow Queen Latifah on TWITTER: http://bit.ly/QLtwtter Swoosie Kurtz Rev...
Tovah Feldshuh ("Golda's Balcony"), Marc Kudisch ("Thoroughly Modern Millie"), Swoosie Kurtz ("Frozen"), Rebecca Luker ("Nine"), Denis O'Hare ("Take Me Out") and Lewis J. Stadlen ("The Producers") come together in this interview to talk about their careers - both on Broadway and around the country - covering a variety of topics, including the challenge of playing real people and "capturing their essence," the effect of typecasting, the value of acting teachers, and how in performance they relate to their audiences. Taped - September, 2003 An acclaimed fixture on New York television and in the theatre community for 30 years, the American Theatre Wing's "Working in the Theatre" offers an unprecedented forum for the meeting of theatrical minds. For more visit: http://www.americantheatrewi...
Swoosie Kurtz wins the 1981 Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Play for her performance as Gwen Landis in Fifth of July.
Rabbi Sol Solomon interviews actress Swoosie Kurtz Topics include: Joshua White, Sisters, Mike & Molly, Michael Caine, Lillian Hellman. Segment scheduled to air May 10, 2014 as part of the "Dave's Gone By" radio program hosted by Dave Lefkowitz. Please Note: Segments extracted from "Dave's Gone By" may have music and other elements removed for timing and media re-posting considerations. For the full interview with all elements, please visit the audio of the complete original broadcast. All content (c)2014 TotalTheater Productions. More information on Dave's Gone By: http://www.davesgoneby.com More information about Rabbi Sol Solomon: http://www.shalomdammit.com