Miriam Flynn
Born
June 18, 1952 (73 years old)
Known For
Acting
Place of Birth
Cleveland, Ohio, USA
Miriam Flynn (born June 18, 1952) is an American voice actress and character actress. She is best known as Cousin Catherine in the National Lampoon's Vacation franchise. As a voice artist, she has been featured in The Land Before Time series, Taz-Mania as the title character's mother, Jean, Poil in The Spooktacular New Adventures of Casper, and Family Guy. She also played Sister Helen on the TV sitcom Grounded for Life and Coop's mom in Megas XLR. She also starred in her own Sitcom Maggie on ABC in 1981.
Known For
Self Reliance
Becky Ann
2024
Shrinking
Pam · (1 episode)
2023
The Lincoln Lawyer
Donna · (1 episode)
2022
Extracurricular Activities
Mrs. Reed
2019
9-1-1
Suzanne Caldwell · (1 episode)
2018
The Land Before Time XIV: Journey of the Brave
Grandma (voice)
2016
The Carmichael Show
Monica · (1 episode)
2015
All-Stars
Miriam Carson
2014
Mom
Arlene · (1 episode)
2013
Liv and Maddie
Mrs. Snodgrass · (2 episodes)
2013
Scandal
Mrs. Ambruso · (1 episode)
2012
Suburgatory
Helen · (7 episodes)
2011
Bucky Larson: Born to Be a Star
Debbie Larson
2011
Good Luck Charlie
Jane · (1 episode)
2010
The Middle
Female Clerk · (1 episode)
2009
NCIS: Los Angeles
Marilyn · (1 episode)
2009
Nowhere to Hide
Priscella
2009
A Cranberry Christmas
Granny Sister Whiskers
2008
Wieners
Ben's Mom
2008
The Land Before Time: The Wisdom of Friends
Grandma (voice)
2007
'Til Death
Bonnie Woodcock · (1 episode)
2006
Pepper Dennis
Personal Passion Consultant · (1 episode)
2006
Big Love
Aunt Dot · (1 episode)
2006
The Land Before Time XII: The Great Day of the Flyers
Grandma (voice) (uncredited)
2006
Ben 10
Aunt Vera (voice) · (1 episode)
2005
Bones
Fancie Von Mertens · (1 episode)
2005
Fielder's Choice
Rose
2005
Grey's Anatomy
Gretchen Bitzer · (1 episode)
2005
The Land Before Time XI: Invasion of the Tinysauruses
Grandma (voice)
2005
Desperate Housewives
Dr. Berman · (2 episodes)
2004
Boston Legal
Gretchen Winters · (1 episode)
2004
Second Time Around
Belinda · (1 episode)
2004
National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation 2: Cousin Eddie’s Island Adventure
Catherine Johnson
2003
The Land Before Time X: The Great Longneck Migration
Grandma (voice)
2003
Happy Family
Barb · (1 episode)
2003
The Land Before Time IX: Journey to Big Water
Diplodocus Mom / Grandma (voice)
2002
Ozzy & Drix
Drixeen (voice) · (1 episode)
2002
George Lopez
Brenda · (1 episode)
2002
ChalkZone
Millie Tabootie (voice) · (76 episodes)
2002
The Land Before Time VIII: The Big Freeze
Grandma (voice)
2001
Man and Cat
Man's Grandma
2001
A Kitty Bobo Show
Mrs. Bobo/Official Voice
2001
Grounded for Life
Sister Helen · (17 episodes)
2001
The Emperor's New Groove
Additional Voices (voice)
2000
The Land Before Time VII: The Stone of Cold Fire
Grandma (voice)
2000
Curb Your Enthusiasm
Margaret · (1 episode)
2000
Static Shock
Ms. Pettibone (voice) · (1 episode)
2000
Alvin and the Chipmunks Meet the Wolfman
Principal Milliken (voice)
2000
Bull
(1 episode)
2000
Malcolm in the Middle
Cooking Teacher · (1 episode)
2000
Chump Change
Bussler Waitress
2000
Once and Again
(1 episode)
1999
Judging Amy
Winkie · (2 episodes)
1999
Batman Beyond: Tech Wars / Disappearing Inque
T.V. Newscaster
1999
Batman Beyond
T.V. Newscaster (voice) · (1 episode)
1999
Providence
Mrs. Hartford · (1 episode)
1999
The Land Before Time VI: The Secret of Saurus Rock
Grandma (voice)
1998
Jenny
Mother Superior · (1 episode)
1997
Dharma & Greg
Jasmine · (1 episode)
1997
Brooklyn South
Dee / Alison Williams · (1 episode)
1997
The Legend of Calamity Jane
Lonely Sue (voice) · (5 episodes)
1997
The Legend of Calamity Jane
Additional Voices (voice) · (1 episode)
1997
The New Batman Adventures
Zaltig Lady (voice) · (1 episode)
1997
The Land Before Time V: The Mysterious Island
Grandma (voice)
1997
Ally McBeal
Karen Koolie · (1 episode)
1997
Bad Baby
(voice)
1997
Buffy the Vampire Slayer
Mrs. Frank · (1 episode)
1997
The Practice
Mary Stokes · (1 episode)
1997
Vegas Vacation
Cousin Catherine
1997
Malcolm & Eddie
Kelly · (22 episodes)
1996
Carpool
Franklin's Mom (voice)
1996
Waiting for Guffman
Costume Dresser
1996
The Spooktacular New Adventures of Casper
Poil (voice) · (144 episodes)
1996
3rd Rock from the Sun
Suzie Martin · (1 episode)
1996
Murder One
Robin Zeitlan · (1 episode)
1995
Partners
(1 episode)
1995
The Sylvester & Tweety Mysteries
Greta (voice) · (2 episodes)
1995
Babe
Maa (voice)
1995
From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler
Evelyn Kincaid
1995
Hope and Gloria
Dr. Rose · (1 episode)
1995
Life with Louie
(1 episode)
1994
Madman of the People
Lorraine · (1 episode)
1994
The Nanny
Country Club Manager · (1 episode)
1993
The Second Half
Rachel · (1 episode)
1993
Stand By Your Man
Adrienne Stone · (7 episodes)
1992
Lonely Hearts
Helen
1991
Herman's Head
Dr. Nina Bergstrom · (1 episode)
1991
Taz-Mania
Jean (voice) · (121 episodes)
1991
Bobby's World
(3 episodes)
1990
The Simpsons
Miss Barr (voice) · (1 episode)
1989
National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation
Cousin Catherine
1989
The Butter Battle Book
(voice)
1989
Hound Town
Sasha (voice)
1989
Doogie Howser, M.D.
(1 episode)
1989
Super Ducktales
Gandra Dee (voice)
1989
Raising Miranda
(9 episodes)
1988
Dear John
Penny · (1 episode)
1988
18 Again!
Betty Watson
1988
For Keeps
Donna Elliot
1988
CBS Summer Playhouse
Betty · (1 episode)
1987
Christmas Every Day
Helen / Franny / Will (voice)
1986
L.A. Law
Madeleine · (1 episode)
1986
L.A. Law
Edie Moffit · (1 episode)
1986
Help Wanted: Kids
Helen
1986
Murder, She Wrote
Vi · (1 episode)
1984
Her Life as a Man
Sheila
1984
Night Court
Phyllis Simon · (1 episode)
1984
Night Court
Helen Liptz · (1 episode)
1984
National Lampoon's Vacation
Cousin Catherine
1983
Mr. Mom
Annette
1983
Class Reunion
Bunny Packard
1982
Cheers
Phyllis Henshaw · (1 episode)
1982
Family Ties
Mrs. Carpenter · (1 episode)
1982
Maggie
Maggie Weston · (8 episodes)
1981
First Family
Feebleman's Secretary
1980
The Tim Conway Show
Self · (32 episodes)
1980
Who's Watching the Kids?
(1 episode)
1978