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Kathy Kinney

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Kathy Kinney
Despite her role as Mimi on The Drew Carey Show (1995), Kathy Kinney's first memorable television role is generally considered to be the regularly-appearing Ms. Goddard, the town librarian on Newhart (1982). Over the years, she has worked hard as a character actress making appearances on several television series including Seinfeld (1989), Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman (1993), Grace Under Fire (1993), and Full House (1987). While notable film roles include, mortician Irv Kendall's (Roy Brocksmith) wife in the horror-comedy film, Arachnophobia (1990), and the obnoxious housekeeper in the film adaptation of Tobias Wolff's memoir, This Boy's Life (1993).
BornNovember 3, 1954
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    Known for

    Drew Carey in The Drew Carey Show (1995)
    The Drew Carey Show
    6.9
    TV Series
    • Mimi Bobeck Carey
    • Mimi Bobeck
    Arachnophobia (1990)
    Arachnophobia
    6.5
    • Blaire Kendall
    • 1990
    Steve Buscemi and John Bolger in Parting Glances (1986)
    Parting Glances
    7.1
    • Joan
    • 1986
    Bill Murray in Scrooged (1988)
    Scrooged
    6.9
    • IBC Nurse
    • 1988

    Credits

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    Actress



    • Michael Ealy, Cobie Smulders, and Jake Johnson in Stumptown (2019)
      Stumptown
      7.5
      TV Series
      • Franny Lewis
      • 2020
    • Diedrich Bader, Katy Mixon Greer, Daniel DiMaggio, Meg Donnelly, and Giselle Eisenberg in American Housewife (2016)
      American Housewife
      7.4
      TV Series
      • Lunch Lady
      • 2019
    • Tahj Mowry, Jean-Luc Bilodeau, Derek Theler, Ali Louise Hartman, and Susanne Allan Hartman in Baby Daddy (2012)
      Baby Daddy
      7.3
      TV Series
      • Judy
      • 2016
    • Shailene Woodley and Daren Kagasoff in The Secret Life of the American Teenager (2008)
      The Secret Life of the American Teenager
      4.9
      TV Series
      • Bunny
      • Butcher Shop Lady
      • 2009–2013
    • Jeff Bennett, John DiMaggio, Tom McGrath, and James Patrick Stuart in The Penguins of Madagascar (2008)
      The Penguins of Madagascar
      7.5
      TV Series
      • Rhonda (voice)
      • 2009–2011
    • Becki Newton in Love Bites (2011)
      Love Bites
      7.4
      TV Series
      • Karen (segment "Not to Speak")
      • 2011
    • Edward Asner and Melissa Peterman in Working Class (2011)
      Working Class
      5.9
      TV Series
      • Dot
      • 2011
    • Starter Home (2010)
      Starter Home
      Short
      • Sandi
      • 2010
    • Jason Lee, Jaime Pressly, Ethan Suplee, Eddie Steeples, and Nadine Velazquez in My Name Is Earl (2005)
      My Name Is Earl
      7.8
      TV Series
      • Officer Bowman
      • 2007
    • Craig Ferguson, Andrew Shaifer, Michael Winslow, Sammy Kahn, and Stephanie Sherrin in Lenny the Wonder Dog (2005)
      Lenny the Wonder Dog
      3.4
      • Lisa Lathers
      • 2005
    • Drew Carey in The Drew Carey Show (1995)
      The Drew Carey Show
      6.9
      TV Series
      • Mimi Bobeck Carey
      • Mimi Bobeck
      • 1995–2004
    • Al Roach: Private Insectigator (2004)
      Al Roach: Private Insectigator
      7.8
      Short
      • Betty Earwiggins
      • 2004
    • Jim Cummings and Tom Kenny in CatDog (1998)
      CatDog
      6.5
      TV Series
      • Brat (voice)
      • 2003
    • Orlando Brown, Tara Strong, Horatio Sanz, Kyle Sullivan, Danny Tamberelli, and Lauren Tom in Fillmore! (2002)
      Fillmore!
      7.6
      TV Series
      • O'Farrell's Mom (voice)
      • 2003
    • A Scooby-Doo! Christmas (2002)
      A Scooby-Doo! Christmas
      6.8
      TV Movie
      • Sheriff Ellen Perkins
      • 2002

    Soundtrack



    • Drew Carey in The Drew Carey Show (1995)
      The Drew Carey Show
      6.9
      TV Series
      • performer: "Love Shack"
      • 2003

    Personal details

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    • Alternative name
      • Kathryn Kinney
    • Height
      • 5′ 4″ (1.63 m)
    • Born
      • November 3, 1954
      • Stevens Point, Wisconsin, USA
    • Parents
        Marian Kinney
    • Other works
      TV commercial for Coor's Light Beer (2000)

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Best friends with Drew Carey.
    • Quotes
      You know, it's time for you to poop or get off the pot about how you feel about yourself.
    • Trademarks
        Her character always wear a clownish costume with a wig

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    • How old is Kathy Kinney?
      70 years old
    • When was Kathy Kinney born?
      November 3, 1954
    • Where was Kathy Kinney born?
      Stevens Point, Wisconsin, USA
    • How tall is Kathy Kinney?
      5 feet 4 inches, or 1.63 meters
    • What is Kathy Kinney known for?
      Parting Glances, Scrooged, Arachnophobia, and The Drew Carey Show

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