Kathy Griffin

Kathy Griffin

​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.

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Filmography

2025

Unconventional
Unconventional
as Dr. Edie Ellis
TV - Released: 2/11/2025

2022

Unconventional
Unconventional
Movie - Released: 7/21/2022
Cursed Friends
Cursed Friends
as Stacy Friendship
Movie - Released: 10/8/2022
Sherri
Sherri
as Self - Guest
TV - Released: 9/12/2022

2021

Hysterical
Hysterical
as Self
Movie - Released: 3/20/2021

2020

Together in Pride: You Are Not Alone
Together in Pride: You Are Not Alone
as Self
Movie - Released: 4/26/2020
Women Behind Bars
Women Behind Bars
as Self - Host
Movie - Released: 11/20/2020

2019

Kathy Griffin: A Hell of a Story
Kathy Griffin: A Hell of a Story
as Self
Movie - Released: 7/31/2019

2018

You
You
as Self
TV - Released: 9/9/2018

2017

Everybody Has an Andy Dick Story
Everybody Has an Andy Dick Story
Movie - Released: 5/13/2017
TV
Str8UpGayPorn Awards
as Self - Host
TV - Released: 6/22/2017

2016

Martha & Snoop's Potluck Dinner Party
Martha & Snoop's Potluck Dinner Party
as Self
TV - Released: 11/7/2016
Search Party
Search Party
as Liquorice
TV - Released: 11/21/2016

2015

Eddie Murphy: The Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize
Eddie Murphy: The Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize
as Self
Movie - Released: 11/23/2015
Being Canadian
Being Canadian
as Self
Movie - Released: 9/18/2015

2014

SVDDXNLY
SVDDXNLY
as Self
Movie - Released: 3/11/2014
Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
as Self
TV - Released: 4/27/2014
Late Night with Seth Meyers
Late Night with Seth Meyers
as Self
TV - Released: 2/25/2014

2013

Kathy Griffin: Kennedie Center On-Hers
Kathy Griffin: Kennedie Center On-Hers
as Self
Movie - Released: 1/3/2013
Why We Laugh: Funny Women
Why We Laugh: Funny Women
as Self
Movie - Released: 3/21/2013
Moms Mabley
Moms Mabley
as Self
Movie - Released: 4/20/2013
Kathy Griffin: Calm Down Gurrl
Kathy Griffin: Calm Down Gurrl
as Self
Movie - Released: 6/4/2013
Kathy Griffin: Record Breaker
Kathy Griffin: Record Breaker
as Self
Movie - Released: 12/18/2013
The Improv: 50 Years Behind the Brick Wall
The Improv: 50 Years Behind the Brick Wall
as Self
Movie - Released: 12/6/2013
Kirstie
Kirstie
as Kathy Griffin
TV - Released: 12/4/2013

2012

Kathy Griffin: Seaman 1st Class
Kathy Griffin: Seaman 1st Class
as Self
Movie - Released: 7/26/2012
Inside Comedy
Inside Comedy
as Self
TV - Released: 1/26/2012
Kathy
Kathy
TV - Released: 4/19/2012

2011

Kathy Griffin: Gurrl Down
Kathy Griffin: Gurrl Down
as Self
Movie - Released: 6/22/2011
Kathy Griffin: Pants Off
Kathy Griffin: Pants Off
as Self
Movie - Released: 9/20/2011
Kathy Griffin: 50 And Not Pregnant
Kathy Griffin: 50 And Not Pregnant
as Self
Movie - Released: 3/17/2011
Kathy Griffin: Tired Hooker
Kathy Griffin: Tired Hooker
as Self
Movie - Released: 12/20/2011
Hall Pass
Hall Pass
as Kathy Griffin
Movie - Released: 2/25/2011
Whitney
Whitney
as Lindsay
TV - Released: 9/22/2011
TV
My Favorite Place
as Self
TV - Released: 5/28/2011

2010

Shrek Forever After
Shrek Forever After
as Dancing Witch / Wagon Witch #1 (voice)
Movie - Released: 5/20/2010
I Am Comic
I Am Comic
as Self
Movie - Released: 1/10/2010
Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work
Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work
as Self
Movie - Released: 1/25/2010
Kathy Griffin: Does the Bible Belt
Kathy Griffin: Does the Bible Belt
as Self
Movie - Released: 6/8/2010
Katt Williams: 9 Lives
Katt Williams: 9 Lives
as Self
Movie - Released: 11/2/2010
Kathy Griffin: Whores on Crutches
Kathy Griffin: Whores on Crutches
as Self
Movie - Released: 11/2/2010
A Turtle's Tale: Sammy's Adventures
A Turtle's Tale: Sammy's Adventures
as Vera (voice)
Movie - Released: 8/4/2010
TV
The Marriage Ref
as Self - Panelist
TV - Released: 2/28/2010
The Green Room with Paul Provenza
The Green Room with Paul Provenza
as Self
TV - Released: 6/10/2010
TV
When I Was 17
as Self
TV - Released: 5/1/2010
Conan
Conan
as Self
TV - Released: 11/8/2010
The Defenders
The Defenders
as Sally Scott
TV - Released: 9/22/2010

2009

Kathy Griffin: She'll Cut a Bitch
Kathy Griffin: She'll Cut a Bitch
as Self
Movie - Released: 4/15/2009
Kathy Griffin: Balls of Steel
Kathy Griffin: Balls of Steel
as Self
Movie - Released: 11/3/2009
Comedy Central Roast of Joan Rivers
Comedy Central Roast of Joan Rivers
as Self - Roast Master
Movie - Released: 8/9/2009
VH1 Divas 2009
VH1 Divas 2009
as Self
Movie - Released: 9/17/2009
The Jay Leno Show
The Jay Leno Show
as Self
TV - Released: 9/14/2009
Drop Dead Diva
Drop Dead Diva
as Jenna Kaswell-Bailey
TV - Released: 7/12/2009
Glee
Glee
as Tammy Jean Albertson
TV - Released: 5/19/2009
RuPaul's Drag Race
RuPaul's Drag Race
as Self - Guest Judge
TV - Released: 2/2/2009
RuPaul's Drag Race
RuPaul's Drag Race
as Self - Special Guest
TV - Released: 2/2/2009
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
as Self - Guest
TV - Released: 7/16/2009

2008

History of the Joke
History of the Joke
as Self
Movie - Released: 2/28/2008
TV
Bravo A-List Awards
TV - Released: 6/12/2008
The Wendy Williams Show
The Wendy Williams Show
TV - Released: 7/14/2008

2007

Kathy Griffin: Straight to Hell
Kathy Griffin: Straight to Hell
as Self
Movie - Released: 11/29/2007
Kathy Griffin: Everybody Can Suck It
Kathy Griffin: Everybody Can Suck It
as Self
Movie - Released: 6/5/2007
Heckler
Heckler
as Self
Movie - Released: 11/4/2007
Judy Toll: The Funniest Woman You've Never Heard Of
Judy Toll: The Funniest Woman You've Never Heard Of
as Self
Movie - Released: 3/1/2007
Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles Project
Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles Project
as Self
Movie - Released: 10/13/2007
The Graham Norton Show
The Graham Norton Show
as Self
TV - Released: 2/22/2007
Keeping Up with the Kardashians
Keeping Up with the Kardashians
as Self
TV - Released: 10/14/2007

2006

Kathy Griffin: Strong Black Woman
Kathy Griffin: Strong Black Woman
as Self
Movie - Released: 5/9/2006
Bachelor Party Vegas
Bachelor Party Vegas
as She-Elvis
Movie - Released: 4/25/2006
TV
The Greg Behrendt Show
TV - Released: 9/12/2006
Gameshow Marathon
Gameshow Marathon
TV - Released: 5/31/2006

2005

Love Wrecked
Love Wrecked
as Belinda
Movie - Released: 11/1/2005
Dinotopia: Quest for the Ruby Sunstone
Dinotopia: Quest for the Ruby Sunstone
as Rhoga (voice)
Movie - Released: 5/17/2005
Dirty Love
Dirty Love
as Madame Belly
Movie - Released: 9/23/2005
Her Minor Thing
Her Minor Thing
as Maggie
Movie - Released: 6/10/2005
Kathy Griffin: Is Not Nicole Kidman
Kathy Griffin: Is Not Nicole Kidman
as Self
Movie - Released: 8/3/2005
Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List
Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List
as Self
TV - Released: 8/3/2005
TV
Too Late with Adam Carolla
TV - Released: 8/8/2005
The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson
The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson
as Self
TV - Released: 1/3/2005
The Reichen Show
The Reichen Show
as Self - Guest
TV - Released: 11/11/2005
American Dad!
American Dad!
as Kelly (voice)
TV - Released: 2/6/2005

2004

Kathy Griffin: Allegedly
Kathy Griffin: Allegedly
as Self
Movie - Released: 11/30/2004
Kathy Griffin: The D-List
Kathy Griffin: The D-List
as Self
Movie - Released: 3/24/2004
Last Laugh '04
Last Laugh '04
as Self
Movie - Released: 12/12/2004

2003

Beethoven's 5th
Beethoven's 5th
as Evie Kling
Movie - Released: 12/2/2003
The Ellen DeGeneres Show
The Ellen DeGeneres Show
as Self
TV - Released: 9/8/2003
TV
Ill-ustrated
TV - Released: 10/17/2003
Stripperella
Stripperella
TV - Released: 6/26/2003
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
as Self - Guest
TV - Released: 1/26/2003
America's Next Top Model
America's Next Top Model
as Self - Guest
TV - Released: 5/20/2003
Spider-Man: The New Animated Series
Spider-Man: The New Animated Series
as Roxanne Gaines (voice)
TV - Released: 7/11/2003
Real Time with Bill Maher
Real Time with Bill Maher
as Self
TV - Released: 2/21/2003
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
as Self
TV - Released: 1/26/2003

2002

Run Ronnie Run
Run Ronnie Run
as Self
Movie - Released: 1/20/2002
What's New, Scooby-Doo?
What's New, Scooby-Doo?
as Autumn Summerfield (voice)
TV - Released: 9/14/2002
Half & Half
Half & Half
as Dr. Morgan
TV - Released: 9/23/2002

2000

A Diva's Christmas Carol
A Diva's Christmas Carol
as Ghost of Christmas Past
Movie - Released: 12/13/2000
Intern
Intern
as Cornelia Crisp
Movie - Released: 1/21/2000
Enemies of Laughter
Enemies of Laughter
as Cindy
Movie - Released: 11/10/2000
Lion of Oz
Lion of Oz
as Caroline (voice)
Movie - Released: 9/26/2000
Curb Your Enthusiasm
Curb Your Enthusiasm
as Kathy Griffin
TV - Released: 10/15/2000
Big Brother
Big Brother
as Self - Celebrity Guest
TV - Released: 7/5/2000
Strong Medicine
Strong Medicine
as Matchmaker
TV - Released: 7/23/2000

1999

Muppets from Space
Muppets from Space
as Female Armed Guard
Movie - Released: 7/14/1999
Can't Stop Dancing
Can't Stop Dancing
as Modeling Agent
Movie - Released: 1/16/1999
Jackie's Back!
Jackie's Back!
as Kathy Griffin
Movie - Released: 6/14/1999
Dill Scallion
Dill Scallion
as Tina
Movie - Released: 12/31/1999
Futurama
Futurama
as Captain Cranky (voice)
TV - Released: 3/28/1999
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
as Babs Duffy
TV - Released: 9/20/1999
Dilbert
Dilbert
as Alice (voice)
TV - Released: 1/25/1999

1998

Kathy Griffin: Hot Cup of Talk
Kathy Griffin: Hot Cup of Talk
as Self
Movie - Released: 8/14/1998
Whose Line Is It Anyway?
Whose Line Is It Anyway?
as Self
TV - Released: 8/5/1998
GayVN Awards
GayVN Awards
as Self - Host
TV - Released: 12/4/1998

1997

Courting Courtney
Courting Courtney
as Ona Miller
Movie - Released: 6/9/1997
Trojan War
Trojan War
as Cashier
Movie - Released: 9/26/1997
Who's the Caboose?
Who's the Caboose?
as Katty
Movie - Released: 4/10/1997
The Big Fall
The Big Fall
as Sally
Movie - Released: 10/14/1997
The View
The View
as Self
TV - Released: 8/11/1997
Premium Blend
Premium Blend
TV - Released: 11/29/1997
The View
The View
as Self - Guest
TV - Released: 8/11/1997

1996

Kathy Griffin: HBO Comedy Hour
Kathy Griffin: HBO Comedy Hour
as Self
Movie - Released: 10/18/1996
The Cable Guy
The Cable Guy
as Cable Boy's Mother
Movie - Released: 6/10/1996
Suddenly Susan
Suddenly Susan
as Vicki Groener
TV - Released: 9/19/1996
TV
Saturday Night Special
TV - Released: 4/13/1996

1995

The Barefoot Executive
The Barefoot Executive
as Mary
Movie - Released: 11/11/1995
Four Rooms
Four Rooms
as Betty
Movie - Released: 12/9/1995
Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist
Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist
as Kathy (voice)
TV - Released: 5/28/1995
The Drew Carey Show
The Drew Carey Show
as Kathy
TV - Released: 9/13/1995
Caroline in the City
Caroline in the City
as DMV Clerk
TV - Released: 9/21/1995
Ned and Stacey
Ned and Stacey
as Jeannie
TV - Released: 9/11/1995
Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist
Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist
as Kathy
TV - Released: 5/28/1995

1994

Pulp Fiction
Pulp Fiction
as Kathy Griffin
Movie - Released: 9/10/1994
It's Pat
It's Pat
as Kathy Griffin
Movie - Released: 8/26/1994
Ellen
Ellen
as Peggy
TV - Released: 3/29/1994
ER
ER
as Dolores Minky
TV - Released: 9/19/1994

1993

The X-Files
The X-Files
as Betty Templeton / Lulu Pfeiffer
TV - Released: 9/10/1993

1992

Mad About You
Mad About You
as Brenda
TV - Released: 9/23/1992
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
TV - Released: 5/25/1992

1991

Shakes the Clown
Shakes the Clown
as Lucy
Movie - Released: 8/28/1991
Medusa: Dare to Be Truthful
Medusa: Dare to Be Truthful
as Taffy
Movie - Released: 12/1/1991
The Unborn
The Unborn
as Connie Chicago
Movie - Released: 3/29/1991

1990

The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
as Susan Klein
TV - Released: 9/10/1990
Dream On
Dream On
as Dawn
TV - Released: 7/8/1990

1989

The Simpsons
The Simpsons
as Francine (voice)
TV - Released: 12/17/1989
Seinfeld
Seinfeld
as Sally Weaver
TV - Released: 7/5/1989

1984

Streets of Fire
Streets of Fire
as Concertgoer (uncredited)
Movie - Released: 6/1/1984

1980

Battle Beyond the Stars
Battle Beyond the Stars
as Alien Extra (uncredited)
Movie - Released: 9/8/1980