Miriam Flynn

Miriam Flynn (born June 18, 1952) is an American voice actress and character actress. She is best known as Cousin Catherine in the National Lampoon's Vacation franchise. As a voice artist, she has been featured in The Land Before Time series, Taz-Mania as the title character's mother, Jean, Poil in The Spooktacular New Adventures of Casper, and Family Guy. She also played Sister Helen on the TV sitcom Grounded for Life and Coop's mom in Megas XLR. She also starred in her own Sitcom Maggie on ABC in 1981.

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Known For

Grey's Anatomy

2005 • as Gretchen Bitzer

The Simpsons

1989 • as Miss Barr (voice)

Bones

2005 • as Fancie Von Mertens

NCIS: Los Angeles

2009 • as Marilyn

Malcolm in the Middle

2000 • as Cooking Teacher

9-1-1

2018 • as Suzanne Caldwell

Filmography

2024

Self Reliance

as Becky Ann

Movie - Released: 1/3/2024

2023

Shrinking

as Pam

TV - Released: 1/26/2023

2022

The Lincoln Lawyer

as Donna

TV - Released: 5/13/2022

2019

Extracurricular Activities

as Mrs. Reed

Movie - Released: 1/28/2019

2018

9-1-1

as Suzanne Caldwell

TV - Released: 1/3/2018

2016

The Land Before Time XIV: Journey of the Brave

as Grandma (voice)

Movie - Released: 2/2/2016

2015

The Carmichael Show

as Monica

TV - Released: 8/26/2015

2014

All-Stars

as Miriam Carson

Movie - Released: 10/15/2014

2013

Mom

as Arlene

TV - Released: 9/23/2013

Liv and Maddie

as Mrs. Snodgrass

TV - Released: 7/19/2013

2012

Scandal

as Mrs. Ambruso

TV - Released: 4/5/2012

2011

Bucky Larson: Born to Be a Star

as Debbie Larson

Movie - Released: 9/9/2011

Suburgatory

as Helen

TV - Released: 9/28/2011

2010

Good Luck Charlie

as Jane

TV - Released: 4/4/2010

2009

Nowhere to Hide

as Priscella

Movie - Released: 4/3/2009

The Middle

as Female Clerk

TV - Released: 9/30/2009

NCIS: Los Angeles

as Marilyn

TV - Released: 9/22/2009

2008

A Cranberry Christmas

as Granny Sister Whiskers

Movie - Released: 12/8/2008

Wieners

as Ben's Mom

Movie - Released: 6/3/2008

2007

The Land Before Time XIII: The Wisdom of Friends

as Grandma (voice)

Movie - Released: 11/27/2007

2006

The Land Before Time XII: The Great Day of the Flyers

as Grandma (voice) (uncredited)

Movie - Released: 2/27/2006

'Til Death

as Bonnie Woodcock

TV - Released: 9/7/2006

Pepper Dennis

as Personal Passion Consultant

TV - Released: 4/4/2006

2005

The Land Before Time XI: Invasion of the Tinysauruses

as Grandma (voice)

Movie - Released: 1/11/2005

Fielder's Choice

as Rose

Movie - Released: 6/18/2005

Ben 10

as Aunt Vera (voice)

TV - Released: 12/27/2005

Grey's Anatomy

as Gretchen Bitzer

TV - Released: 3/27/2005

Bones

as Fancie Von Mertens

TV - Released: 9/13/2005

2004

Desperate Housewives

as Dr. Berman

TV - Released: 10/3/2004

Boston Legal

as Gretchen Winters

TV - Released: 10/3/2004

Second Time Around

as Belinda

TV - Released: 9/20/2004

2003

National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation 2: Cousin Eddie’s Island Adventure

as Catherine Johnson

Movie - Released: 12/20/2003

The Land Before Time X: The Great Longneck Migration

as Grandma (voice)

Movie - Released: 12/2/2003

Happy Family

as Barb

TV - Released: 9/9/2003

2002

The Land Before Time IX: Journey to Big Water

as Diplodocus Mom / Grandma (voice)

Movie - Released: 12/17/2002

Ozzy & Drix

as Drixeen (voice)

TV - Released: 9/14/2002

ChalkZone

TV - Released: 3/22/2002

George Lopez

as Brenda

TV - Released: 3/27/2002

2001

The Land Before Time VIII: The Big Freeze

as Grandma (voice)

Movie - Released: 12/4/2001

Movie

Man and Cat

as Man's Grandma

Movie - Released: 11/8/2001

A Kitty Bobo Show

as Mrs. Bobo/Official Voice

Movie - Released: 8/17/2001

Grounded for Life

as Sister Helen

TV - Released: 1/10/2001

2000

The Land Before Time VII: The Stone of Cold Fire

as Grandma (voice)

Movie - Released: 12/5/2000

Alvin and the Chipmunks Meet the Wolfman

as Principal Milliken (voice)

Movie - Released: 8/29/2000

The Emperor's New Groove

as Additional Voices (voice)

Movie - Released: 12/15/2000

Chump Change

as Bussler Waitress

Movie - Released: 1/1/2000

Static Shock

as Ms. Pettibone (voice)

TV - Released: 9/23/2000

Malcolm in the Middle

as Cooking Teacher

TV - Released: 1/9/2000

Bull

TV - Released: 8/15/2000

Curb Your Enthusiasm

as Margaret

TV - Released: 10/15/2000

1999

Batman Beyond: Tech Wars / Disappearing Inque

as T.V. Newscaster

Movie - Released: 5/8/1999

Batman Beyond

as T.V. Newscaster (voice)

TV - Released: 1/10/1999

Once and Again

TV - Released: 9/21/1999

Judging Amy

as Winkie

TV - Released: 9/19/1999

Providence

as Mrs. Hartford

TV - Released: 1/8/1999

1998

The Land Before Time VI: The Secret of Saurus Rock

as Grandma (voice)

Movie - Released: 12/1/1998

1997

Bad Baby

as (voice)

Movie - Released: 4/6/1997

The Land Before Time V: The Mysterious Island

as Grandma (voice)

Movie - Released: 9/12/1997

Vegas Vacation

as Cousin Catherine

Movie - Released: 2/13/1997

Ally McBeal

as Karen Koolie

TV - Released: 9/8/1997

Dharma & Greg

as Jasmine

TV - Released: 9/24/1997

The Practice

as Mary Stokes

TV - Released: 3/4/1997

The New Batman Adventures

as Zaltig Lady (voice)

TV - Released: 9/13/1997

Brooklyn South

as Dee / Alison Williams

TV - Released: 9/22/1997

Buffy the Vampire Slayer

as Mrs. Frank

TV - Released: 3/10/1997

The Legend of Calamity Jane

as Lonely Sue (voice)

TV - Released: 9/14/1997

The Legend of Calamity Jane

as Additional Voices (voice)

TV - Released: 9/14/1997

Jenny

as Mother Superior

TV - Released: 9/28/1997

1996

Waiting for Guffman

as Costume Dresser

Movie - Released: 8/21/1996

Carpool

as Franklin's Mom (voice)

Movie - Released: 8/23/1996

Malcolm & Eddie

as Kelly

TV - Released: 8/26/1996

The Spooktacular New Adventures of Casper

as Poil (voice)

TV - Released: 2/24/1996

3rd Rock from the Sun

as Suzie Martin

TV - Released: 1/9/1996

1995

Babe

as Maa (voice)

Movie - Released: 7/18/1995

From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler

as Evelyn Kincaid

Movie - Released: 6/6/1995

Partners

TV - Released: 9/11/1995

The Sylvester & Tweety Mysteries

as Greta (voice)

TV - Released: 9/9/1995

Murder One

as Robin Zeitlan

TV - Released: 9/20/1995

Hope and Gloria

as Dr. Rose

TV - Released: 3/9/1995

1994

Life with Louie

TV - Released: 12/24/1994

Madman of the People

as Lorraine

TV - Released: 9/22/1994

1993

The Nanny

as Country Club Manager

TV - Released: 11/3/1993

The Second Half

as Rachel

TV - Released: 9/7/1993

1992

Stand By Your Man

as Adrienne Stone

TV - Released: 4/5/1992

1991

Lonely Hearts

as Helen

Movie - Released: 9/11/1991

Taz-Mania

as Jean (voice)

TV - Released: 9/7/1991

Herman's Head

as Dr. Nina Bergstrom

TV - Released: 9/8/1991

1990

Bobby's World

TV - Released: 9/8/1990

1989

National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation

as Cousin Catherine

Movie - Released: 11/30/1989

The Butter Battle Book

as (voice)

Movie - Released: 11/13/1989

Hound Town

as Sasha (voice)

Movie - Released: 10/31/1989

Super Ducktales

as Gandra Dee (voice)

Movie - Released: 3/26/1989

Doogie Howser, M.D.

TV - Released: 9/19/1989

The Simpsons

as Miss Barr (voice)

TV - Released: 12/17/1989

1988

For Keeps

as Donna Elliot

Movie - Released: 1/15/1988

18 Again!

as Betty Watson

Movie - Released: 4/8/1988

Raising Miranda

TV - Released: 11/5/1988

Dear John

as Penny

TV - Released: 10/6/1988

1987

CBS Summer Playhouse

as Betty

TV - Released: 6/12/1987

1986

Christmas Every Day

as Helen / Franny / Will (voice)

Movie - Released: 12/1/1986

Help Wanted: Kids

as Helen

Movie - Released: 2/2/1986

L.A. Law

as Madeleine

TV - Released: 9/15/1986

L.A. Law

as Edie Moffit

TV - Released: 9/15/1986

1984

Her Life as a Man

as Sheila

Movie - Released: 3/12/1984

Murder, She Wrote

as Vi

TV - Released: 9/30/1984

Night Court

as Phyllis Simon

TV - Released: 1/4/1984

Night Court

as Helen Liptz

TV - Released: 1/4/1984

1983

National Lampoon's Vacation

as Cousin Catherine

Movie - Released: 7/29/1983

Mr. Mom

as Annette

Movie - Released: 7/22/1983

1982

Class Reunion

as Bunny Packard

Movie - Released: 10/29/1982

Cheers

as Phyllis Henshaw

TV - Released: 9/30/1982

Family Ties

as Mrs. Carpenter

TV - Released: 9/22/1982

1981

Maggie

as Maggie Weston

TV - Released: 10/24/1981

1980

First Family

as Feebleman's Secretary

Movie - Released: 12/25/1980

The Tim Conway Show

as Self

TV - Released: 3/22/1980

1978

Who's Watching the Kids?

TV - Released: 9/22/1978