Kathy Najimy

Birth Place: San Diego, CA, USA

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Najimy’s memorable television roles include Numb3rs, 13 seasons on King of the Hill, Desperate Housewives, Drop Dead Diva, Make It or Break It, Franklin & Bash, Mr. Sunshine and Ugly Betty. She also starred for three seasons on Veronica’s Closet, for which she received an American Comedy Award nomination. Najimy is internationally known for her portrayal of Sister Mary Patrick in the blockbuster hits Sister Act I and II, which won her an American Comedy Award for Funniest Supporting Actress. In the theater, she starred as legendary Mae West on Broadway in the hit play, Dirty Blonde, to critical acclaim. With Mo Gaffney, Najimy starred in and wrote the Kathy and Mo Show, her long-running off- Broadway play that won an Obie Award and became two HBO specials: Parallel Lives and Kathy and Mo: The Darkside.

Najimy's work includes over 20 films, including the upcoming The Guilt Trip alongside Barbra Streisand and starring roles in Hocus Pocus, RatRace, Say Uncle, Hope Floats, This is My Life, The Fisher King, Soapdish and The Wedding Planner. For her nearly 20 years of AIDS activism, Najimy has been honored with the L.A. Shanti’s Founder award as well as the L.A. Gay and Lesbian Center's Distinguished Achievement award. Najimy has been published in The New York Times, as well as several national magazines. She contributed a chapter to the book The Choices We Made, which was released on the anniversary of Roe vs. Wade, as well as Five Minutes with the President. She also voiced Wally Lamb's best-selling novel She’s Come Undone.

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Kathy Najimy STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
Barrow Street Theatricals Off-Broadway Production, 2018
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
New York Premiere Production, 2016
Performer [Replacement]

[Off-Broadway]
2004
Performer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2000
Jo/Mae [Replacement]

Jo, Mae [Replacement]

Jo [Replacement]

Mae [Replacement]

[Off-Broadway]
1989
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
1986
Performer

Writing


Kathy Najimy Movies

[1991]The Hard Way Lang's Girl Friday

[1991]The Fisher King Crazed Video Customer

[1991]Soapdish Tawny Miller

[1992]Topsy and Bunker: The Cat Killers Marge

[1992]This Is My Life Angela

[1992]Sister Act Mary Patrick

[1993]Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit Sister Mary Patrick

[1993]Hocus Pocus Mary

[1994]It's Pat: The Movie Tippy

[1994]In Search of Dr. Seuss Kathy Lane

[1995]The Kathy & Mo Show: The Dark Side Kathy Najimy

[1995]Jeffrey Acolyte

[1997]Nevada Ruth

[1997]Cats Don't Dance Tillie Hippo - Voice

[1998]Zack and Reba Ivy Simpson

[1998]Hope Floats Toni Post

[1998]Bride of Chucky Motel Maid

[1999]The Sissy Duckling Mother Duck 1 - Voice

[1999]Snowden's Christmas Tiny - Voice

[1999]Sesame Street: CinderElmo Stepmother

[1999]Jackie's Back! Lola Molina

[2000]Attention Shoppers Penelope

[2000]If These Walls Could Talk 2 Doctor

[2001]The Wedding Planner Geri

[2001]Rat Race Beverly Pear

[2002]The Scream Team Mariah

[2005]Say Uncle Maggie Butler

[2005]American Express Jam Sessions

[2005]Bam Bam and Celeste Legba

[2005]Getting Played Dr. Heidi Z. Klemmer

[2008]Two Sisters

[2008]WALL·E Mary - Voice

[2010]Step Up 3D Moose's Mom

[2011]Five Rocky

[2011]Deck the Halls Alvirah Meegan

[2012]TinkerBell and the Secret of the Wings Minister of Summer - Voice

[2012]BearCity 2: The Proposal Rose

[2012]Stars in Shorts Sid's Mother

[2012]The Dating Coach Kim

[2012]The Guilt Trip Gayle

[2013]A Madea Christmas Kim

[2013]Clutter Ethel Bradford

[2015]Descendants: Set It Off! Evil Queen

[2015]Descendants Evil Queen

[2015]A Christmas Melody Aunt Sarah

[2015]No Letting Go Dr. Nancy Harris

[2016]BearCity 3 Rose Dean

[2016]Blowtorch Peg

[2017]A Change of Heart Ruthie

[2017]Dating My Mother Lisa

[2018]All You Can Eat Debra

[2018]Dumplin' Millie's Mom

[2021]Single All the Way Carole

[2021]Music Evelyn's Mom

[2022]Hocus Pocus 2 Mary Sanderson


Kathy Najimy TV Shows

Dumb and Dumber: The Animated Series Bunny, Horselady, Female Dealer

Adventures from the Book of Virtues The Old Woman

Chicago Hope Dr. Barbara 'Bix' Konstadt

Clueless Buyer #1

[ 1994-1996]Duckman: Private Dick/Family Man Mayor

Muppets Tonight Registration Clerk

Early Edition Claire

[ 1994-1997]Ellen Woman in Gay Bar, Lorna Irons, Theresa

For Your Love Dr. Tyra

The Wild Thornberrys Ostrich #1, Sand Grouse

[ 1997-1999]Hey Arnold! Madame Blanche

[ 1998-1999]Hercules Miss Thespis

[ 1997-2000]Pepper Ann Coach Doogan, Margot LeSandre

[ 1997-2000]Veronica's Closet Olive Massery

Just for Me Stories Narrator

The Legend of Tarzan Dania

[ 2001-2002]Oswald Bingette Bunny

The Mummy Calliope, Aglaophone #2

Ozzy & Drix Loretta Epstein

Stuart Little Margalo

[ 2000-2003]Little Bill Mrs. Shapiro

The Best of Rocket Power Patsy

Higglytown Heroes Photographer Hero

Rugrats Goosey

That's So Raven Lora Stelladora

The Suite Life of Zack & Cody Mrs. Militich

[ 2006-2007]Numb3rs Dr. Mildred Finch

Privileged Patty Kingston

Drop Dead Diva Claire Porter

Desperate Housewives Detective Denise Lapera

Ugly Betty Dr. Frankel

[ 1997-2010]King of the Hill Peggy Hill, Additional Voices

Franklin & Bash Judge Alice Sturgess

Mr. Sunshine Myrna

Men at Work Sasha Ryan

[ 2011-2012]Make It or Break It Sheila, Sheila Baboyon, Kelly's Mom

Twisted Mrs. Fisk

The Big C Cathy's Therapist

[ 2014-2015]Inside Amy Schumer Kathy

Difficult People Carol Donato

Harvey Beaks Hanzi, Angry Bride

[ 2015-2016]Unforgettable Captain Sandra Russo

The Jamz Dan

[ 2016-2017]Graves Isaiah's Mother

Elementary Rayna Carno

BoJack Horseman Marcie

The President Show Ivana Trump

Tangled: The Series Mother

Crazy Ex-Girlfriend Kathy Najimy

American Dad! Cheryl

[ 2014-2019]Veep Wendy Keegan

The Good Fight Judge Gayle Eno

Good Witch Willow

[ 2019-2020]The Rocketeer Sareena Secord, Lunching Lady

Robot Chicken Mary Sanderson

Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Mayor Mira

Elena of Avalor Peaches

The Morning Show Sylvia Portman

[ 2015-2021]Younger Denise Heller

[ 2020-2022]Duncanville Mayor Jen, Helen Diggins, Major Jen

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Photos: Go Inside Opening Night of CORRUPTION at Lincoln Center Theater

Check out photos from opening night of Corruption at Lincoln Center Theater!

La MaMa Experiments Play Reading Series to Present Paul Iacono's HIGH PRIEST

La MaMa's “Experiments Play Reading Series” will present the first public reading of Paul Iacono's new play HIGH PRIEST for one night only. Learn more about the play and see how to purchase tickets.

Experimental NASSIM Brings a New Performer To Portland Center Stage Every Night

Experience the captivating performance of NASSIM at the Portland Center Stage from March 30 to May 12, 2024. Don't miss this unique theatrical event that promises to engage and inspire.

Bennett Leak Will Be Second Stage Theater's Interim Artistic Director

Second Stage Theater has announced that Bennett Leak, Second Stage Theater's Director of Artistic Production, has been named Interim Artistic Director for the 2024-25 Season.

Photos: THE ALLY Celebrates Opening Night at the Public Theater

It was a big day at the Public Theater yesterday, where Itamar Moses' The Ally celebrated its opening night off-Broadway. Check out photos from inside the special night!

HIGH PRIEST A New Play By Paul Iacono Debuts At La MaMa In Free Reading This March

Experience the premiere reading of PAUL IACONO's 'HIGH PRIEST,' a captivating drama about Andy Warhol's Factory, directed by Rachel Klein.

Interview: Meet some of the organizers behind this year's GMHC CABARET AND HOWARD ASHMAN AWARD

For years, the GMHC has been supporting people living with and affected by HIV and AIDS with services including free testing, meals and nutrition, and legal support. Their annual cabaret fundraiser has become a tradition, and this year they’re back with guest honoree Alan Menken and a star-studded lineup.

Whoopi Goldberg Invites Sheryl Lee Ralph to Join SISTER ACT 3

Whoopi Goldberg is recruiting Sheryl Lee Ralph for Sister Act 3. After the Abbott Elementary starred appeared in Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit, Goldberg asked her if she'd be willing to come back for a third installment. Sister Act 2 is also celebrating its 30th anniversary this year and Ralph was invited back to The View for a reunion episode.

Second Stage to Present the World Premiere of Alexis Scheer's BREAKING THE STORY

Second Stage Theater will present the world premiere production of a new play by Alexis Scheer, BREAKING THE STORY.

Nimene Wureh Joins the Cast of Second Stage's Production of THE APIARY

Nimene Wureh will join the cast of Kate Douglas’ THE APIARY, directed by Kate Whoriskey at Second Stage Theater.

Second Stage Theater to Present Reading of New Musical EIGHTY-SIXED

Second Stage Theater will present a one-night-only reading of the new musical EIGHTY-SIXED, which will kick off the NEXT STAGE FESTIVAL on January 16, 2024 at Second Stage’s Tony Kiser Theater.

APPROPRIATE Starring Sarah Paulson & More Extends on Broadway Through Early March

Second Stage Theater’s production of Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’ APPROPRIATE, directed by Lila Neugebauer, has extended three weeks. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Photos: Inside The 14th Annual Lilly Awards Ceremony

On Monday November 27, the 14th annual Lilly Awards, a ceremony dedicated to honoring the work of women in the American theater, were held at Playwrights Horizons. The inspirational evening recognized the work of the generation of women who led the push for parity. Check out photos here!

Broadway Streaming Guide: Holidays 2023 - Where to Watch WHITE CHRISTMAS, THE MUPPET CHRISTMAS CAROL & More

From Hannah Waddingham's new Christmas special to classics like The Muppet Christmas Carol, see which holiday streaming titles are sure to bring any Broadway fan some extra merriment this year. Check out our complete guide to what Broadway fans should be streaming this holiday season on Netflix, Peacock, Disney+, and more now!

Taylor Schilling, Gabby Beans & More to Star in THE APIARY at Second Stage Theater

Second Stage Theater has unveiled the complete cast for its upcoming world premiere production of Kate Douglas’ THE APIARY, directed by Kate Whoriskey.

The San Francisco Symphony Youth Orchestra to Perform Five Concerts In The 2023-24 Season

Don't miss the SF Symphony Youth Orchestra and Daniel Stewart as they take the stage for five incredible concerts in the 2023-24 season. Find out when and where you can catch these talented performers in action.

Photos: Tony Kushner, George C. Wolfe & More Attend RUSTIN Screenings In NYC

Notable attendees of the screenings include Tony Kushner, Don Lemon, Jonathan Capehart,  Kathy Najimy, Ruben Santiago-Hudson, Jeanine Tesori, Robert O’Hara, and more. Also in attendance was Bayard's surviving partner Walter Naegle. Check out photos from the screenings here!

Second Stage Theater to Present The Next Stage Festival Supporting Early Career Playwrights

Second Stage Theater will present its first ever NEXT STAGE FESTIVAL. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets!

Complete Cast Set for APPROPRIATE at Second Stage Theater Starring Elle Fanning, Sarah Paulson, Corey Stoll & More

The complete cast has been revealed for Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’ APPROPRIATE, directed by Lila Neugebauer at Second Stage Theater. 

Single Tickets for MOTHER PLAY Starring Jessica Lange, Jim Parsons & Celia Keenan-Bolger To Go On Sale Tomorrow

Single tickets for Second Stage Theater's upcoming world premiere of Paula Vogel’s MOTHER PLAY will go on sale to the general public on Tuesday, October 17 at 12pm. 

Kathy Najimy FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Kathy Najimy has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

Kathy Najimy has not appeared in the West End.

Kathy Najimy has written 3 shows including The Further Adventures of Kathy and Mo (Author), The Kathy & Mo Show: Parallel Lives (Playwright), Afterbirth: Kathy & Mo's Greatest Hits (Playwright).

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