Miriam Flynn Biography: Husband, Children, Parents, Net Worth, Movies, Height, Wiki, Age, Nationality

Miriam Flynn is an American voice and character actress recognized for her versatile performances across film and television, particularly as Cousin Catherine in the National Lampoon’s Vacation franchise and as the voice of Grandma Longneck in The Land Before Time series.

Her career spans over four decades in Hollywood, where she has built a reputation for both comedic live-action roles and extensive voice work in animated features.

Flynn is also known for her recurring television appearances, notably as Sister Helen on the sitcom Grounded for Life.

Miriam Flynn
Wiki Facts & About Data
Name:	Miriam Flynn
Born:	June 18, 1952 (age 74 years old)
Place of Birth:	Cleveland, Ohio, United States
Nationality:	American
Ethnicity:	American
Parents:	Mr. and Mrs. Flynn
Spouse:	Will Aldis (m. 1977)
Relationship:	Married
Children:	Two
Occupation:	Actress, Voice Actress
Net Worth:	$1–2 million

Early Life and Education

Miriam Flynn was born on June 18, 1952, in Cleveland, Ohio, to parents Mr. and Mrs. Flynn.

Details about any siblings are not publicly known. Information about her formal education is also not widely available.

Personal Life

Miriam Flynn, age 74, has been married to her husband, Will Aldis, since 1977. The couple has two children together, though their names are not publicly known.

Beyond her professional life, Flynn has maintained a relatively private personal existence.

Career

Miriam Flynn began her entertainment career as a member of the renowned Second City improv troupe in 1975, performing alongside future stars like Shelley Long and George Wendt.

Her transition to television came with regular sketch comedy work on The Tim Conway Show from 1980 to 1981, followed by her own short-lived ABC sitcom, Maggie, later that year.

Her film debut came with a role in First Family (1980), followed by National Lampoon’s Class Reunion (1982).

Her breakthrough into mainstream recognition arrived in 1983 when she portrayed Cousin Catherine in the comedy classic National Lampoon’s Vacation, a role she would reprise in subsequent sequels and establish as one of her signature characters.

Flynn‘s career grew to encompass both live-action and voice acting, with notable voice work in films like Babe (1995) as Maa the Ewe and her enduring role as Grandma Longneck in the Land Before Time franchise, which she took over in 1997 following the passing of original actress Linda Gary.

She has made numerous guest appearances on television, including Cheers, Ally McBeal, Grounded for Life, and Desperate Housewives.

Her extensive voice credits also include animated series such as Taz-Mania, ChalkZone, and Ben 10.

With a career spanning over 40 years, Flynn has established herself as a familiar and reliable presence in family entertainment, known for her warm vocal quality and comedic timing across multiple generations of audiences.

Net Worth

Miriam Flynn‘s estimated net worth is approximately $1–2 million USD. Her income has been derived from a sustained career in film, television, and voice acting across five decades.

Filmography

• First Family (1980)
• National Lampoon’s Class Reunion (1982)
• Mr. Mom (1983)
• National Lampoon’s Vacation (1983)
• For Keeps (1988)
• 18 Again! (1988)
• Stealing Home (1988)
• Evolution (2001)
• The Land Before Time VIII: The Big Freeze (2001) – Voice
• The Land Before Time IX: Journey to Big Water (2002) – Voice
• National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation 2 (2003)
• The Land Before Time XIII: The Wisdom of Friends (2007) – Voice
• Wieners (2008)
• About Fifty (2011)
• Bucky Larson: Born to Be a Star (2011)
• The Land Before Time XIV: Journey of the Brave (2016) – Voice
• Extracurricular Activities (2019)
• Self Reliance (2023)