Mimi Kennedy
Acting
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Acting Credits
Biography
Mary Claire "Mimi" Kennedy (born September 25, 1948) is an American actress, author, and activist. Best known for her roles in television sitcoms, Kennedy co-starred in numerous short-lived sitcoms before her role as Ruth Sloan on Homefront (1991–93). She received wider recognition with her roles in the Chuck Lorre created sitcoms; Dharma & Greg (1997–2002), and Mom (2013–2021). For her performance in the latter, Kennedy received a nomination for the Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Gue...
Known For
Filmography
Going Places
2025
as Sue
Out of the Woods
2025
Monster: The Ed Gein Story
2025
as Dr. Mildred Newman
Scrambled
2024
as Zandra
Death Pays Flora a Visit
2024
as Flora
Saving Paradise
2021
as Barbara Peterson
Eat Wheaties!
2020
as Edna Straw
Squatters
2014
as Judge Janovich
Gus
2013
as Dr. Grayson
Mom
2013
as Marjorie Armstrong-Perugian
The Goldbergs
2013
as Charlotte
The Five-Year Engagement
2012
as Carol Solomon
American Judy
2012
as Judy One
Scandal
2012
as Sharon Marquette
Veep
2012
as Mary King
Best Friends Forever
2012
as Marilyn
Anger Management
2012
as Elaine
Life of Lemon
2011
as Louise Phillips
Midnight in Paris
2011
as Helen
Switched at Birth
2011
as Andrea Askowitz
Up All Night
2011
as Sally
Love Bites
2011
as Gail Rouscher
Due Date
2010
as Sarah's Mom
In the Loop
2009
as Karen Clarke
The Three Gifts
2009
as Rita Green
A Single Woman
2008
as Storyteller
Childrens Hospital
2008
as Ma Richie
In Plain Sight
2008
as Joanna Stuber
Man in the Chair
2007
as Judy Kincaid
Private Practice
2007
as Eleanor Bergin
Cane
2007
as Mary
Medium
2005
as Helen Fitzpatrick
Grey's Anatomy
2005
as Verna Bradley
Ghost Whisperer
2005
as Tracy Edmondson
Criminal Minds
2005
as Miss Rogers
House
2004
as Greta
Cold Case
2003
as Elena Bistrong (1978 & 2005)
Erin Brockovich
2000
as Laura Ambrosino
Strong Medicine
2000
as Chancellor Eleanor Brubeck
Hollywood Squares
1998
as Self - Panelist
Buddy
1997
as Mrs. Bowman
Dharma & Greg
1997
as Abby O'Neill
Pacific Palisades
1997
Reasons of the Heart
1996
as Celia Burton
Once You Meet a Stranger
1996
as Connie
Savannah
1996
Fast Forward
1995
as Elaine Marshall
Baywatch Nights
1995
as Paparazzi Agent
Partners
1995
Bless This House
1995
Cybill
1995
as Gretchen
Flashfire
1994
as Kate Cantrell
ER
1994
as Sergeant O'Malley
Homicide: Life on the Street
1993
as Dr. Kate Wystan
Joe's Life
1993
Death Becomes Her
1992
as Second Woman
Sins of the Mother
1991
as Karen Turner
Homefront
1991
Dinosaurs
1991
as Glenda Molehill (voice)
Pump Up the Volume
1990
as Marla Hunter
A Promise to Keep
1990
as Annie
Dream On
1990
as Hilaury
Immediate Family
1989
as Eli's Mom
Chances Are
1989
as Sally
Tales from the Crypt
1989
as Distraught Woman (segment "The Man Who Was Death")
Major Dad
1989
Family Man
1988
Bride of Boogedy
1987
as Eloise Davis
Baby Girl Scott
1987
as Jane
The Mouse and the Motorcycle
1986
as Mrs. Gridley
Davy Crockett
1986
as Ben's Mom
Mr. Boogedy
1986
as Eloise Davis
The Twilight Zone
1985
as (segment "Aqua Vita")
Tall Tales & Legends
1985
as Ben's Mom
Spencer
1984
Night Court
1984
as Patty Douglas
St. Elsewhere
1982
as Lois Wegener
American Playhouse
1982
as Lynne
Thin Ice
1981
as Arlene
The Two of Us
1981
as Nan Gallagher
The Big Show
1980
as Self
Just Friends
1979
as Victoria Chasen
Knots Landing
1979
as Doris
Getting Married
1978
as Jenny
3 Girls 3
1977
Battle of the Network Stars
1976