Swoosie Kurtz couldn’t have found a career further from her growing up days as she did in the world of acting and entertainment. The lady from Nebraska began with showings in high-profile Broadway productions starting in the mid-1970s. She officially hit the big screen in 1977 when she appeared as Shirley in the movie Slap Shot. Since then, Swoozie has appeared in over 100 TV, film and stage productions combined.
The Hollywood veteran’s time as an actress has been fruitful, to say the least. His character portrayals have seen his bag win a Golden Globe Award, two Tony Awards, three Broadway titles and a plethora of nominations across the board. Some of his most popular works include July 5 (1981); Tartuffe (1988); Liar Liar (1997); Pushing Daisies (2007 – 2009); and Overboard (2018.)
Swoosie Kurtz Bio, Age
Kurtz knew early on what it meant to never really have a place to call home. She was born to an Air Force bomber pilot and author on September 6, 1944. She moved around a lot thanks to her father’s occupation so that by the time she was ready for college, she had resided in eight states across the country. Swoosie enrolled at the University of Southern California, where she earned a degree in theater. She will continue her training at the prestigious London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art.
When she was just seventeen wide-eyed, she made her very first television appearance, a guest appearance on an episode of the sitcom The Donna Reed Show (1962) with her father. Broadway came calling in 1975 and the 30-year-old embraced the stage with her first appearance in Ah, Wilderness!.
As her stock grew, she was involved in more and more plays, including Rare Women and Others (1977), A History of American Cinema (1978). For the latter, she received her first award, A Drama Desk Award and by the time she played Gwen in July 5 (1980), she achieved a rare fit. Swoosie won Broadway’s famous “triple crown” by winning the Tony, Outer Critics Circle and Drama Desk Awards for the same play. Another Tony was added to his trophy chest after portraying Bananas in 1986 ‘s The House of Blue Leaves.
In the late 1970s, Kurtz teamed up with TV veterans like Mary Tyler Moore, Michael Keaton and David Letterman for the comedy variety show Marie. She then followed that up with a double-season appearance on NBC’s comedy series Love, Sidney. Her excellent portrayal of her character Laurie Morgan saw the Nebraska native bag her first Emmy nomination – she would finally land her first Emmy 9 years later for her guest starring role on Carol & Company.
The actress’ longest running joint project to date saw her play Alex Reed Halsey on Sisters. She played the character from 1991 to 1996, appearing in a total of 127 episodes and earning two more Emmy Award nominations for her issues. Some of his more recent work, leading into the late 1990s, saw Swoosie Kurtz make guest appearances on popular TV series like ER (1998); Desperate Housewives (2009); Lost (2005); Pushing Daisies (2007 – 2009); Heroes (2009) ; and Rita Rocks (2009).
She was also Joyce Flynn on NBC’s Mike and Molly from 2010 to 2016, racking up 127 episodes along the way. Most recently, she was Man with a Plan (2018); Furst Born (2016); American Dad! (2006 – 2014); and The Dangerous Book for Boys (2018).
Its time on sisters
When NBC brought Kurtz on to join the ensemble cast of their Sisters series, she had no idea it would be a very impactful moment in her career. She didn’t expect it to be on the air for this long. Sisters premiered in May 1991 and aired for six seasons, ending in May 1996.
During the show, he won praise for his portrayal of female power and gained a massive female audience and viewership as a result. Kurtz teamed up with Patricia Kalember, Sela Ward, and Julianne Phillips to form the four-sister force the series was counted for.
It may have been during her time on the Sisters series that the speculation became widespread that the Omaha girl may in fact have an actual sister. However, it turns out that Swoosie doesn’t have any sisters or siblings. She is the only child of her parents.
Swoosie Kurtz » Net worth?
Her time on Broadway, TV and film has seen her develop a portfolio that will make budding actors and veterans alike giddy. Having racked up over 100 projects and counting, it’s no wonder Swoosie Kurtz has had his net worth pegged at $50 million.
Parents and husband
Swoosie’s father, Colonel Frank Allen Kurtz Jr. flew the last surviving Boeing B-17D bomber – nicknamed “The Swoose” during World War II, hence his first name. Swoosie’s mother, Magaret, made her living as a writer.
Even though Kurtz found time for love and romance, albeit briefly, the Sisters actress was never married. At the age of 20, she began dating American entertainer and videographer Joshua White who was best known for The Joshua White Show. Their relationship lasted until 1970. There is no record of her relationship with anyone since then, nor did she have any children.
Is she gay?
Swoosie Kurtz over the years has become a favorite of sorts with the LGBT community, thanks to his outspoken support for their cause. But perhaps more telling is the fact that the actress has played a handful of gay characters over the course of her career. Films like Nurse Jackie and Love, Sidney immediately come to mind.
However, while she remains a strong advocate for the gay community and gay rights, Kurtz is as straight as they come.
Height, weight and measurements
The actress has definitely aged gracefully. With all her hard work, she still looks as gorgeous as she always has. Swoosie Kurtz stands at a handsome height of 1.63m (5ft 4in). And by reducing her weight recently, she now weighs a much more acceptable 54 kg (119 lb). The brown-haired, blue-eyed Omaha gal has a bust size of 34 inches; 24 inch waist; and hip size of 35 inches.