Swoosie Kurtz

Swoosie Kurtz is a famous American actress known for her appearances in movies and TV shows like Mike and Molly (alongside Rondi Reed), Sisters, Call Me Kat, Dangerous Liaisons, Bubble Boy, Liar Liar, Man With a Plan, Pushing Daisies, Overboard, True Stories, Wildcats, among others. Further, she is the winner of the Prime Time Emmy Award for being an outstanding guest actress in the comedy series, Carol and Company.

Swoosie Kurtz's Age

Swoosie Kurtz is 77 years old as of 2021. She was born on 6 September 1944 in Omaha, Nebraska, the United States of America and holds American nationality. Her real name is Frank Kurtz Jr Swoosie Kurtz.

Kurtz was born to parents, Frank Kurtz and Margo Rogers. Her mother, Margaret Margo, is a late American author. Her father, Frank Allen Kurtz Jr, was an American bomber pilot during World War II. Kurtz's father gave her the name Swoosie being inspired by his military journey. Swoosie, in her name, means The Swoose- half swan and half goose.

The actress attended the University of Southern California where studied drama. Later, she joined the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts.

Swoosie is a beautiful lady with dark brown hair and brown eyes. She is 1.63 m (5 feet 3 inches) tall, and her weight is around 65 kg.

Her Husband And Children

The Donna Reed Show alum is probably single at the moment. She isn't spotted with anyone and there is nothing disclosed about her current relationship status.

Previously, Kurtz was in a romantic relationship with Joshua White. The ex duo was in a relationship from 1964 to 1970. One thing is sure that the ex-couple was never married or shared any children. Further, the reason for their separation is unknown.

Her former partner, Joshua White, is an American TV personality known primarily for Joshua Light Show. Besides, he remained broadcast television director and video maker.

A Quick Look At Her Showbiz Journey

Swoosie has been active in the showbiz industry since 1962. She started her career first in television. Her acting debut is in the 1962 TV series, The Donna Reed Show, in which she portrayed the role of Mimi.

The veteran actress kick stated her big-screen career in 1977 as Shirley Upton in Slap Shot. She has numerous theatre credits, including The Firebugs, Children, Fifth of July, Tartuffe, and more.

Other than above, her movies and TV credits are A Promise to Carolyn, The Magic School Bus, One Christmas, Terror on Track 9, Trying Times, First Love, The Tiger Makes Out, American Dad, and more.

Kurtz is better recognized for portraying the character of Joyce Flynn in the hit TV series Mike and Molly. The series aired first time on 20 September 2010 on the CBS network and ran successfully up to 2016. The series is rated at 6.4 by IMBd.

Similarly, the show cast follows Billy Gardell, Melissa McCarthy, Cheryl Hawker, Robert Gant, Katy Mixon, Reno Wilson, Cleo King, Nyambi Nyambi, and Andy Mackenzie.

Net Worth In 2021

Swoosie has been contributing to the showbiz industry for about six decades, and she may have earned good money from her long-term involvement in acting. Her estimated net worth is above $3 Million. She may be earning well just like Rutina Wesley and Tashera Simmons.

The median salary of an American actress is around $58501. She might be getting in the same range. Being an experienced artist she may charge more than average.