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Kathy Najimy

Birth Place: San Diego, CA, USA

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BIO

Kathy Najimy is an American actress and activist. She was first nationally known for her feminist play The Kathy and Mo Show, which she wrote and performed with Mo Gaffney.


On Broadway, she appeared in the original Broadway production of Dirty Blonde in 2000, serving as a replacement in the roles of Jo and Mae in various configurations throughout the run.

Off-Broadway, she appeared in Nassim with Barrow Street Theatricals in 2018 and performed in the New York premiere of White Rabbit Red Rabbit in 2016 as a replacement performer. She also appeared Off-Broadway in Afterbirth: Kathy & Mo’s Greatest Hits in 2004, The Kathy & Mo Show: Parallel Lives in 1989, and The Further Adventures of Kathy and Mo in 1986.

On film, she is best known for her roles in Soapdish (1991), Sister Act (1992) and its sequel (1993), Hocus Pocus (1993) and its sequel (2022), Hope Floats (1998), The Wedding Planner (2001), Rat Race (2001), WALL-E (2008), Step Up 3D (2010), The Guilt Trip (2012), Tyler Perry's A Madea Christmas (2013), A Christmas Melody (2015), Dumplin' (2018), Music (2021), and Single All the Way (2021).

On television, she is best known for her portrayal of Olive Massery on the NBC sitcom Veronica's Closet (1997–2000) and for voicing Peggy Hill on the animated television series King of the Hill (1997–2010, 2025–present).

Najimy is an activist and frequently travels the country to speak on issues of equal rights, safety, and self esteem for women and girls, LGBTQ rights, AIDS awareness, domestic violence, body image, and civil rights.

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STAGE CREDITS

Nassim Nassim
[Off-Broadway]
Barrow Street Theatricals Off-Broadway Production, 2018
Performer
White Rabbit Red Rabbit White Rabbit Red Rabbit
[Off-Broadway]
New York Premiere Production, 2016
Performer [Replacement]
Afterbirth: Kathy & Mo's Greatest Hits
[Off-Broadway]
2004
Performer
Dirty Blonde
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2000
Jo/Mae [Replacement], Jo, Mae [Replacement], Jo [Replacement], Mae [Replacement]
The Kathy & Mo Show: Parallel Lives
[Off-Broadway]
1989
Performer
The Further Adventures of Kathy and Mo
[Off-Broadway]
1986
Performer

Writing

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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Movies

Soapdish
[ 1991 ] Tawny Miller
The Fisher King
[ 1991 ] Crazed Video Customer
The Hard Way
[ 1991 ] Lang's Girl Friday
Sister Act
[ 1992 ] Mary Patrick
This Is My Life
[ 1992 ] Angela
Topsy and Bunker: The Cat Killers
[ 1992 ] Marge
Hocus Pocus
[ 1993 ] Mary
Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit
[ 1993 ] Sister Mary Patrick
In Search of Dr. Seuss
[ 1994 ] Kathy Lane
It's Pat: The Movie
[ 1994 ] Tippy
Jeffrey
[ 1995 ] Acolyte
The Kathy & Mo Show: The Dark Side
[ 1995 ] Kathy Najimy
Cats Don't Dance
[ 1997 ] Tillie Hippo - Voice
Nevada
[ 1997 ] Ruth
Bride of Chucky
[ 1998 ] Motel Maid
Hope Floats
[ 1998 ] Toni Post
Zack and Reba
[ 1998 ] Ivy Simpson
Jackie's Back!
[ 1999 ] Lola Molina
Sesame Street: CinderElmo
[ 1999 ] Stepmother
Snowden's Christmas
[ 1999 ] Tiny - Voice
The Sissy Duckling
[ 1999 ] Mother Duck 1 - Voice
Attention Shoppers
[ 2000 ] Penelope
If These Walls Could Talk 2
[ 2000 ] Doctor
Rat Race
[ 2001 ] Beverly Pear
The Wedding Planner
[ 2001 ] Geri
The Scream Team
[ 2002 ] Mariah
American Express Jam Sessions
[ 2005 ]
Bam Bam and Celeste
[ 2005 ] Legba
Getting Played
[ 2005 ] Dr. Heidi Z. Klemmer
Say Uncle
[ 2005 ] Maggie Butler
Two Sisters
[ 2008 ]
WALL·E
[ 2008 ] Mary - Voice
Step Up 3D
[ 2010 ] Moose's Mom
Deck the Halls
[ 2011 ] Alvirah Meegan
Five
[ 2011 ] Rocky
BearCity 2: The Proposal
[ 2012 ] Rose
Stars in Shorts
[ 2012 ] Sid's Mother
The Dating Coach
[ 2012 ] Kim
The Guilt Trip
[ 2012 ] Gayle
TinkerBell and the Secret of the Wings
[ 2012 ] Minister of Summer - Voice
A Madea Christmas
[ 2013 ] Kim
Clutter
[ 2013 ] Ethel Bradford
A Christmas Melody
[ 2015 ] Aunt Sarah
Descendants
[ 2015 ] Evil Queen
Descendants: Set It Off!
[ 2015 ] Evil Queen
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
Music
[ 2021 ] Evelyn's Mom
Single All the Way
[ 2021 ] Carole
Hocus Pocus 2
[ 2022 ] Mary Sanderson

TV Shows

Dumb and Dumber: The Animated Series
[ 1995 ] Bunny, Horselady, Female Dealer
Adventures from the Book of Virtues
[ 1996 ] The Old Woman
Chicago Hope
[ 1996 ] Dr. Barbara 'Bix' Konstadt
Clueless
[ 1996 ] Buyer #1
Duckman: Private Dick/Family Man
[ 1994-1996 ] Mayor
Early Edition
[ 1997 ] Claire
Ellen
[ 1994-1997 ] Woman in Gay Bar, Lorna Irons, Theresa
Muppets Tonight
[ 1997 ] Registration Clerk
For Your Love
[ 1998 ] Dr. Tyra
Hercules
[ 1998-1999 ] Miss Thespis
Hey Arnold!
[ 1997-1999 ] Madame Blanche
The Wild Thornberrys
[ 1999 ] Ostrich #1, Sand Grouse
Pepper Ann
[ 1997-2000 ] Coach Doogan, Margot LeSandre
Veronica's Closet
[ 1997-2000 ] Olive Massery
Just for Me Stories
[ 2001 ] Narrator
The Legend of Tarzan
[ 2001 ] Dania
Oswald
[ 2001-2002 ] Bingette Bunny
Little Bill
[ 2000-2003 ] Mrs. Shapiro
Ozzy & Drix
[ 2003 ] Loretta Epstein
Stuart Little
[ 2003 ] Margalo
The Mummy
[ 2003 ] Calliope, Aglaophone #2
Higglytown Heroes
[ 2004 ] Photographer Hero
The Best of Rocket Power
[ 2004 ] Patsy
Rugrats
[ 2006 ] Goosey
That's So Raven
[ 2006 ] Lora Stelladora
Numb3rs
[ 2006-2007 ] Dr. Mildred Finch
The Suite Life of Zack & Cody
[ 2007 ] Mrs. Militich
Privileged
[ 2008 ] Patty Kingston
Desperate Housewives
[ 2009 ] Detective Denise Lapera
Drop Dead Diva
[ 2009 ] Claire Porter
Ugly Betty
[ 2010 ] Dr. Frankel
Franklin & Bash
[ 2011 ] Judge Alice Sturgess
Mr. Sunshine
[ 2011 ] Myrna
Make It or Break It
[ 2011-2012 ] Sheila, Sheila Baboyon, Kelly's Mom
Men at Work
[ 2012 ] Sasha Ryan
The Big C
[ 2013 ] Cathy's Therapist
Twisted
[ 2013 ] Mrs. Fisk
Difficult People
[ 2015 ] Carol Donato
Inside Amy Schumer
[ 2014-2015 ] Kathy
Harvey Beaks
[ 2016 ] Hanzi, Angry Bride
The Jamz
[ 2016 ] Dan
Unforgettable
[ 2015-2016 ] Captain Sandra Russo
BoJack Horseman
[ 2017 ] Marcie
Elementary
[ 2017 ] Rayna Carno
Graves
[ 2016-2017 ] Isaiah's Mother
The President Show
[ 2017 ] Ivana Trump
Crazy Ex-Girlfriend
[ 2018 ] Kathy Najimy
Tangled: The Series
[ 2018 ] Mother
American Dad!
[ 2019 ] Cheryl
Good Witch
[ 2019 ] Willow
The Good Fight
[ 2019 ] Judge Gayle Eno
Veep
[ 2014-2019 ] Wendy Keegan
Elena of Avalor
[ 2020 ] Peaches
Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
[ 2020 ] Mayor Mira
Robot Chicken
[ 2020 ] Mary Sanderson
The Rocketeer
[ 2019-2020 ] Sareena Secord, Lunching Lady
The Morning Show
[ 2021 ] Sylvia Portman
Younger
[ 2015-2021 ] Denise Heller
Duncanville
[ 2020-2022 ] Mayor Jen, Helen Diggins, Major Jen
King of the Hill
[ 1997-2025 ] Peggy HillAdditional Voices (voice)

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Peggy Hill Claims Substitute Teacher of the Year Title in KING OF THE HILL Clip Photo
Peggy Hill Claims Substitute Teacher of the Year Title in KING OF THE HILL Clip
by Rachel Stone - Aug 11, 2026

Hulu shared a new KING OF THE HILL clip showing Peggy Hill, voiced by Kathy Najimy, making the case for her substitute teaching skills in Arlen.
KING OF THE HILL Clip Brings Hank and Peggy Back for a Summer in Arlen Photo
KING OF THE HILL Clip Brings Hank and Peggy Back for a Summer in Arlen
by Joshua Wright - Aug 1, 2026

Hulu shared a new clip spotlighting summer in Arlen with Hank, Peggy and Bobby Hill, as the animated revival continues streaming new episodes on the platform.
KING OF THE HILL Supercut Revisits Hank, Peggy and Bobby's Iconic Moments Photo
KING OF THE HILL Supercut Revisits Hank, Peggy and Bobby's Iconic Moments
by Joshua Wright - Jul 31, 2026

Hulu shared a compilation of memorable KING OF THE HILL moments featuring Hank, Peggy and Bobby, as the animated series continues its revival season on the streamer.
HOCUS POCUS LIVE!!! Parody Musical to Return for 9th Year in Connecticut Photo
HOCUS POCUS LIVE!!! Parody Musical to Return for 9th Year in Connecticut
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 29, 2026

Summer Orlando Productions will bring its parody musical spoofing Disney's Hocus Pocus to Torrington, Storrs, and Waterbury venues this fall.
Rosie O'Donnell Reveals Why She Turned Down MATILDA & HOCUS POCUS Photo
Rosie O'Donnell Reveals Why She Turned Down MATILDA & HOCUS POCUS
by Michael Major - Jul 22, 2026

Rosie O'Donnell is opening up about why it was her idea to take on the role of the 'Cat in the Hat' in Seussical on Broadway. She also reveals she turned down playing Miss Trunchbull in Matilda and starring in Hocus Pocus.
Disney Unveils 2026 San Diego Comic-Con TV Lineup: PERCY JACKSON, AMERICAN HORROR STO Photo
Disney Unveils 2026 San Diego Comic-Con TV Lineup: PERCY JACKSON, AMERICAN HORROR STORY & More
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 9, 2026

Disney Entertainment Television has revealed the programming lineup taking place at San Diego's Comic-Con later this month, featuring titles that include Percy Jackson and the Olympians, American Horror Story, and more.
HOCUS POCUS IN Concert to Screen Live at Eventim Apollo This Autumn Photo
HOCUS POCUS IN Concert to Screen Live at Eventim Apollo This Autumn
by Stephi Wild - Jun 29, 2026

Disney's HOCUS POCUS will be presented live in concert at London's Hammersmith Eventim Apollo, with John Debney's score performed by a live orchestra alongside the film on a large HD screen.
Disney and Pixar's HOPPERS Sets June Disney+ Release Photo
Disney and Pixar's HOPPERS Sets June Disney+ Release
by Josh Sharpe - May 28, 2026

Hoppers, the latest animated film from Disney and Pixar, will make its streaming debut next month, hopping to Disney+ on June 3. It will also be available on 4K UHD, Blu-ray and DVD on June 2.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld May 7, 2026- THE BOOK OF MORMON Shutdown Continues Followi Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld May 7, 2026- THE BOOK OF MORMON Shutdown Continues Following Fire
by - May 7, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is May 7, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
HOCUS POCUS 3 in Development with Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, & Kathy Najim Photo
HOCUS POCUS 3 in Development with Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, & Kathy Najimy
by Josh Sharpe - May 6, 2026

Hocus Pocus, the fan-favorite Disney franchise, which stars Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Kathy Najimy as the Sanderson sisters, will return with a third installment at the studio.
Disney and Pixar's HOPPERS Sets April Digital Release Photo
Disney and Pixar's HOPPERS Sets April Digital Release
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 23, 2026

Hoppers, the latest animated film from Disney and Pixar, will arrive ​​​​​​on digital platforms on April 28, including Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, and Fandango at Home.
Listen: Ginger Minj Shares Cover of 'Fabulous Baby' From SISTER ACT Photo
Listen: Ginger Minj Shares Cover of 'Fabulous Baby' From SISTER ACT
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 3, 2025

Ginger Minj, the winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race: All Stars 10, has released her cover of the Sister Act song, “Fabulous, Baby!”, originally performed by Patina Miller. Listen to it now.
Broadway Streaming Guide: Holidays 2025 - Where to Watch A VERY JONES CHRISTMAS MOVE Photo
Broadway Streaming Guide: Holidays 2025 - Where to Watch A VERY JONES CHRISTMAS MOVE & More
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 29, 2025

From the new Jonas Brothers Christmas special to musical classics like White Christmas, take a look here to find out which holiday streaming titles will bring a Broadway fan some extra joy this year.
Sarah Jessica Parker Named 2026 Carol Burnett Award Honoree Photo
Sarah Jessica Parker Named 2026 Carol Burnett Award Honoree
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 13, 2025

Broadway alum Sarah Jessica Parker has been named the 2026 Carol Burnett Award honoree, recognizing her contributions to the television industry both in front of and behind the camera.
Ginger Minj to Perform Holiday Spectacular in San Diego This December Photo
Ginger Minj to Perform Holiday Spectacular in San Diego This December
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 12, 2025

RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 10 winner Ginger Minj will bring her brand new holiday spectacular to UC San Diego’s Epstein Family Amphitheater on December 5 & 6.
HOCUS POCUS Will Screen For Free at Shea's Buffalo Theatre Photo
HOCUS POCUS Will Screen For Free at Shea's Buffalo Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Oct 29, 2025

The community is invited to Shea's Buffalo Theatre this week to see Hocus Pocus, a fun Halloween film classic. Learn more about how to attend the free screening here!
Video: Bette Midler Shares Whether She Would Return to Broadway Photo
Video: Bette Midler Shares Whether She Would Return to Broadway
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 17, 2025

Following her Tony Award-winning performance in the 2017 Broadway revival of Hello, Dolly!, Bette Midler shares if there's a chance she will return to Broadway anytime soon.
LA FEMME International FF to Dedicate Special Screening To The Late Jane Goodall Photo
LA FEMME International FF to Dedicate Special Screening To The Late Jane Goodall
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 10, 2025

The 21st Annual La Femme International Film Festival will once again be honoring the best and brightest work of female actors, writers, producers and directors at the LA LIVE Regal Theatre.
SF Symphony Youth Orchestra and Wattis Foundation Music Director Radu Paponiu Perform Photo
SF Symphony Youth Orchestra and Wattis Foundation Music Director Radu Paponiu Perform Five Concerts in the 2025–26 Season
by Stephi Wild - Oct 9, 2025

The San Francisco Symphony Youth Orchestra (SFSYO) and Wattis Foundation Music Director Radu Paponiu will perform five concerts during the 2025–26 season, beginning with their season-opening performance in November.
Ginger Minj, Jujubee, & More Join RuPaul in DRAG RACE Universe Film Photo
Ginger Minj, Jujubee, & More Join RuPaul in DRAG RACE Universe Film
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 7, 2025

Drag Races alum Ginger Minj, Jujubee, Brooke Lynn Hytes, Latrice Royale, Marcia Marcia Marcia, Monét X Change, and Symone will all appear alongside RuPaul in the first-ever theatrical feature from the RuPaul’s Drag Race universe.
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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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