Swoosie Kurtz Biography: Age, Height, Net Worth, Parents, Movies & TV Shows, Career, Husband, Awards

Swoosie Trust Kurtz, known professionally as Swoosie Kurtz, is an acclaimed American actress celebrated for her versatile work across theater, television, and film.

A two-time Tony Award winner and Emmy Award recipient, she is best known for her Broadway triumphs in Fifth of July and The House of Blue Leaves, as well as television roles in Sisters, Pushing Daisies, Mike & Molly, and Call Me Kat.

With a career spanning over six decades, Kurtz is recognized for her sharp wit, dramatic depth, and enduring presence in both comedic and serious roles.

Swoosie Kurtz
Wiki Facts & About Data
Real Name:	Swoosie Trust Kurtz
Stage Name:	Swoosie Kurtz
Born:	6 September 1944 (age 81 years old)
Place of Birth:	Omaha, Nebraska, United States
Nationality:	American
Height:	1.63 m
Parents:	Frank Allen Kurtz Jr. and Margaret "Margo" Kurtz
Occupation:	Actress
Net Worth:	$4 million

Early Life and Education

Swoosie Trust Kurtz was born on 6 September 1944 in Omaha, Nebraska, the only child of decorated U.S. Air Force Colonel Frank Allen Kurtz Jr. and author Margaret “Margo” Kurtz (née Rogers). Due to her father’s military career, she attended 17 different schools across eight states.

She studied drama at the University of Southern California (USC) from 1962 to 1964 and completed her training at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA) from 1964 to 1966. Her ethnicity is White, and her religion is unknown.

Career

Swoosie Trust Kurtz began her career in theater, making her Broadway debut in the 1975 revival of Ah, Wilderness!. She gained early recognition with roles in Uncommon Women and Others and A History of the American Film, earning a Drama Desk Award.

Her breakthrough came with the portrayal of Gwen in Lanford Wilson‘s Fifth of July, for which she won Broadway’s “triple crown” including a Tony Award.

Kurtz achieved major career growth with a second Tony Award for her performance as Bananas in The House of Blue Leaves (1986) and prominent television roles, including Laurie Morgan on Love, Sidney, Alex Reed on Sisters, and Lily Charles on Pushing Daisies. She earned an Emmy Award and multiple nominations for her work in series and guest appearances while continuing to appear in films such as Dangerous Liaisons, Liar Liar, and Citizen Ruth.

Swoosie Kurtz‘s later work includes recurring and guest roles on shows like Mike & Molly, Man with a Plan, and Call Me Kat, alongside additional stage and screen projects. Her contributions to theater and television have left a lasting legacy as a versatile character actress known for her intelligence, range, and dedication to the craft over more than six decades.

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Personal Life

Swoosie Trust Kurtz has never married and has no children. She was romantically involved with light-show designer Joshua White from 1964 to 1970 and had a past relationship with actor Brent Spiner.

She has maintained a private personal life focused on her career, family (including caring for her mother in later years), and occasional public appearances.

Filmography

• Dangerous Liaisons (1988)
• Liar Liar (1997)
• Citizen Ruth (1996)
• Bubble Boy (2001)
• Mike & Molly (2010–2016)
• Pushing Daisies (2007–2009)
• Call Me Kat (2021–2023)
• Sisters (1991–1996)
• Fifth of July (Broadway, 1980)

Net Worth

Swoosie Trust Kurtz has an estimated net worth of $4 million USD. Her primary income sources derive from her extensive acting career, including long-running television roles on Sisters, Mike & Molly, and Call Me Kat, alongside award-winning theater performances, film appearances, and guest roles spanning more than six decades in the entertainment industry.