Acting · Rochester, New York, USA · Born September 25, 1948
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 Guest Performer in a Comedy Series. Kennedy has also appeared in various films, including; Pump Up the Volume (1990), Erin Brockovich (2000), In the Loop (2009), Due Date (2010), Midnight in Paris (2011), and The Five-Year Engagement (2012). From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
TVMonster: The Ed Gein Story
2025
as Dr. Mildred Newman
MovieGoing Places
2025
as Sue
MovieScrambled
2024
as Zandra
MovieDeath Pays Flora a Visit
2024
as Flora
MovieSaving Paradise
2021
as Barbara Peterson
MovieEat Wheaties!
2020
as Edna Straw
MovieSquatters
2014
as Judge Janovich
MovieGus
2013
as Dr. Grayson
TVThe Goldbergs
2013
as Charlotte
TVMom
2013
as Marjorie Armstrong-Perugian
TVAnger Management
2012
as Elaine
MovieThe Five-Year Engagement
2012
as Carol Solomon
TVVeep
2012
as Mary King
TVScandal
2012
as Sharon Marquette
TVBest Friends Forever
2012
as Marilyn
American Judy
2012
as Judy One
MovieLife of Lemon
2011
as Louise Phillips
TVUp All Night
2011
as Sally
TVSwitched at Birth
2011
as Andrea Askowitz
TVLove Bites
2011
as Gail Rouscher
MovieMidnight in Paris
2011
as Helen
MovieDue Date
2010
as Sarah's Mom
MovieThe Three Gifts
2009
as Rita Green
MovieIn the Loop
2009
as Karen Clarke
TVChildrens Hospital
2008
as Ma Richie
MovieA Single Woman
2008
as Storyteller
TVIn Plain Sight
2008
as Joanna Stuber
TVPrivate Practice
2007
as Eleanor Bergin
TVCane
2007
as Mary
MovieMan in the Chair
2007
as Judy Kincaid
TVGhost Whisperer
2005
as Tracy Edmondson
TVCriminal Minds
2005
as Miss Rogers
TVGrey's Anatomy
2005
as Verna Bradley
TVMedium
2005
as Helen Fitzpatrick
TVHouse
2004
as Greta
TVCold Case
2003
as Elena Bistrong (1978 & 2005)
TVStrong Medicine
2000
as Chancellor Eleanor Brubeck
MovieErin Brockovich
2000
as Laura Ambrosino
TVHollywood Squares
1998
as Self - Panelist
TVDharma & Greg
1997
as Abby O'Neill
MovieBuddy
1997
as Mrs. Bowman
TVPacific Palisades
1997
MovieReasons of the Heart
1996
as Celia Burton
MovieOnce You Meet a Stranger
1996
as Connie
TVSavannah
1996
TVBaywatch Nights
1995
as Paparazzi Agent
Fast Forward
1995
as Elaine Marshall
TVPartners
1995
TVBless This House
1995
TVCybill
1995
as Gretchen
TVER
1994
as Sergeant O'Malley
MovieFlashfire
1994
as Kate Cantrell
TVJoe's Life
1993
TVHomicide: Life on the Street
1993
as Dr. Kate Wystan
MovieDeath Becomes Her
1992
as Second Woman
TVHomefront
1991
TVDinosaurs
1991
as Glenda Molehill (voice)
MovieSins of the Mother
1991
as Karen Turner
MovieA Promise to Keep
1990
as Annie
MoviePump Up the Volume
1990
as Marla Hunter
TVDream On
1990
as Hilaury
MovieImmediate Family
1989
as Eli's Mom
TVMajor Dad
1989
TVTales from the Crypt
1989
as Distraught Woman (segment "The Man Who Was Death")
MovieChances Are
1989
as Sally
Family Man
1988
MovieBride of Boogedy
1987
as Eloise Davis
Baby Girl Scott
1987
as Jane
MovieDavy Crockett
1986
as Ben's Mom
MovieThe Mouse and the Motorcycle
1986
as Mrs. Gridley
MovieMr. Boogedy
1986
as Eloise Davis
TVThe Twilight Zone
1985
as (segment "Aqua Vita")
TVTall Tales & Legends
1985
as Ben's Mom
TVSpencer
1984
TVNight Court
1984
as Patty Douglas
TVSt. Elsewhere
1982
as Lois Wegener
TVAmerican Playhouse
1982
as Lynne
The Two of Us
1981
as Nan Gallagher
MovieThin Ice
1981
as Arlene
TVThe Big Show
1980
as Self
TVKnots Landing
1979
as Doris
TVJust Friends
1979
as Victoria Chasen
MovieGetting Married
1978
as Jenny
3 Girls 3
1977
TVBattle of the Network Stars
1976
Last Hand
as Rudy Fudent
