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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

The Hard Way
[ 1991 ] Lang's Girl Friday
The Fisher King
[ 1991 ] Crazed Video Customer
Soapdish
[ 1991 ] Tawny Miller
Topsy and Bunker: The Cat Killers
[ 1992 ] Marge
This Is My Life
[ 1992 ] Angela
Sister Act
[ 1992 ] Mary Patrick
Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit
[ 1993 ] Sister Mary Patrick
Hocus Pocus
[ 1993 ] Mary
It's Pat: The Movie
[ 1994 ] Tippy
In Search of Dr. Seuss
[ 1994 ] Kathy Lane
The Kathy & Mo Show: The Dark Side
[ 1995 ] Kathy Najimy
Jeffrey
[ 1995 ] Acolyte
Nevada
[ 1997 ] Ruth
Cats Don't Dance
[ 1997 ] Tillie Hippo - Voice
Zack and Reba
[ 1998 ] Ivy Simpson
Hope Floats
[ 1998 ] Toni Post
Bride of Chucky
[ 1998 ] Motel Maid
The Sissy Duckling
[ 1999 ] Mother Duck 1 - Voice
Snowden's Christmas
[ 1999 ] Tiny - Voice
Sesame Street: CinderElmo
[ 1999 ] Stepmother
Jackie's Back!
[ 1999 ] Lola Molina
Attention Shoppers
[ 2000 ] Penelope
If These Walls Could Talk 2
[ 2000 ] Doctor
The Wedding Planner
[ 2001 ] Geri
Rat Race
[ 2001 ] Beverly Pear
The Scream Team
[ 2002 ] Mariah
Say Uncle
[ 2005 ] Maggie Butler
American Express Jam Sessions
[ 2005 ]
Bam Bam and Celeste
[ 2005 ] Legba
Getting Played
[ 2005 ] Dr. Heidi Z. Klemmer
Two Sisters
[ 2008 ]
WALL·E
[ 2008 ] Mary - Voice
Step Up 3D
[ 2010 ] Moose's Mom
Five
[ 2011 ] Rocky
Deck the Halls
[ 2011 ] Alvirah Meegan
TinkerBell and the Secret of the Wings
[ 2012 ] Minister of Summer - Voice
BearCity 2: The Proposal
[ 2012 ] Rose
Stars in Shorts
[ 2012 ] Sid's Mother
The Dating Coach
[ 2012 ] Kim
The Guilt Trip
[ 2012 ] Gayle
A Madea Christmas
[ 2013 ] Kim
Clutter
[ 2013 ] Ethel Bradford
Descendants: Set It Off!
[ 2015 ] Evil Queen
Descendants
[ 2015 ] Evil Queen
A Christmas Melody
[ 2015 ] Aunt Sarah
No Letting Go
[ 2015 ] Dr. Nancy Harris
BearCity 3
[ 2016 ] Rose Dean
Blowtorch
[ 2016 ] Peg
A Change of Heart
[ 2017 ] Ruthie
Dating My Mother
[ 2017 ] Lisa
All You Can Eat
[ 2018 ] Debra
Dumplin'
[ 2018 ] Millie's Mom
Single All the Way
[ 2021 ] Carole
Music
[ 2021 ] Evelyn's Mom
Hocus Pocus 2
[ 2022 ] 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
Duckman: Private Dick/Family Man
[ 1994-1996 ] Mayor
Muppets Tonight
Registration Clerk
Early Edition
Claire
Ellen
[ 1994-1997 ] Woman in Gay Bar, Lorna Irons, Theresa
For Your Love
Dr. Tyra
The Wild Thornberrys
Ostrich #1, Sand Grouse
Hey Arnold!
[ 1997-1999 ] Madame Blanche
Hercules
[ 1998-1999 ] Miss Thespis
Pepper Ann
[ 1997-2000 ] Coach Doogan, Margot LeSandre
Veronica's Closet
[ 1997-2000 ] Olive Massery
Just for Me Stories
Narrator
The Legend of Tarzan
Dania
Oswald
[ 2001-2002 ] Bingette Bunny
The Mummy
Calliope, Aglaophone #2
Ozzy & Drix
Loretta Epstein
Stuart Little
Margalo
Little Bill
[ 2000-2003 ] 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
Numb3rs
[ 2006-2007 ] Dr. Mildred Finch
Privileged
Patty Kingston
Drop Dead Diva
Claire Porter
Desperate Housewives
Detective Denise Lapera
Ugly Betty
Dr. Frankel
King of the Hill
[ 1997-2010 ] Peggy Hill, Additional Voices
Franklin & Bash
Judge Alice Sturgess
Mr. Sunshine
Myrna
Men at Work
Sasha Ryan
Make It or Break It
[ 2011-2012 ] Sheila, Sheila Baboyon, Kelly's Mom
Twisted
Mrs. Fisk
The Big C
Cathy's Therapist
Inside Amy Schumer
[ 2014-2015 ] Kathy
Difficult People
Carol Donato
Harvey Beaks
Hanzi, Angry Bride
Unforgettable
[ 2015-2016 ] Captain Sandra Russo
The Jamz
Dan
Graves
[ 2016-2017 ] 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
Veep
[ 2014-2019 ] Wendy Keegan
The Good Fight
Judge Gayle Eno
Good Witch
Willow
The Rocketeer
[ 2019-2020 ] 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
Younger
[ 2015-2021 ] Denise Heller
Duncanville
[ 2020-2022 ] Mayor Jen, Helen Diggins, Major Jen

Kathy Najimy Videos

Kathy Najimy News


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Experience the multimedia cult hit CASHINO at Birdland Theater, starring Susie Mosher and John Boswell.

Feature: Burgers from Five Guys? Nah! Quiche from Five Lesbians? Yeah!


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Ava Paris Locknar to Present TALL GIRL SINGING at Birdland Theater


BIRDLAND THEATER will present rising actress and vocalist Ava Paris Locknar in “Tall Girl Singing' this month. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.

See Alice Ripley and John McDaniel, JIM CARUSO'S CAST PARTY & More at Birdland in April


Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater are open this April with a full slate of nightly performances! See who is performing and learn how to purchase tickets.

THE VOICE's Wendy Moten to Return to Birdland Jazz Club in April


BIRDLAND JAZZ CLUB will present return of Nashville vocalist Wendy Moten – best known for her 2021 run on NBC’s “The Voice”. Learn how to purchase tickets.

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


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


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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!

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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.

Kathy Najimy FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Kathy Najimy been in?

Kathy Najimy has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

How many West End shows has Kathy Najimy been in?

Kathy Najimy has not appeared in the West End.

How many shows has Kathy Najimy written?

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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