Mary Claire "Mimi" Kennedy (born September 25, 1948) is an American actress, author, and activist. Best known for her roles in television sitcoms, Kennedy co-starred in numerous short-lived sitcoms before her role as Ruth Sloan on Homefront (1991–93). She received wider recognition with her roles in the Chuck Lorre created sitcoms; Dharma & Greg (1997–2002), and Mom (2013–2021). For her performance in the latter, Kennedy received a nomination for the Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Guest Performer in a Comedy Series. Kennedy has also appeared in various films, including; Pump Up the Volume (1990), Erin Brockovich (2000), In the Loop (2009), Due Date (2010), Midnight in Paris (2011), and The Five-Year Engagement (2012).
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Going Places
Sue
2025
Scrambled
Zandra
2024
Death Pays Flora a Visit
Flora
2024
Saving Paradise
Barbara Peterson
2021
Eat Wheaties!
Edna Straw
2020
Squatters
Judge Janovich
2014
Gus
Dr. Grayson
2013
The Goldbergs
Charlotte · (1 episode)
2013
Mom
Marjorie Armstrong-Perugian · (155 episodes)
2013
Anger Management
Elaine · (1 episode)
2012
The Five-Year Engagement
Carol Solomon
2012
Veep
Mary King · (2 episodes)
2012
Scandal
Sharon Marquette · (1 episode)
2012
Best Friends Forever
Marilyn · (1 episode)
2012
American Judy
Judy One
2012
Life of Lemon
Louise Phillips
2011
Up All Night
Sally · (1 episode)
2011
Switched at Birth
Andrea Askowitz · (1 episode)
2011
Midnight in Paris
Helen
2011
Due Date
Sarah's Mom
2010
The Three Gifts
Rita Green
2009
In the Loop
Karen Clarke
2009
Childrens Hospital
Ma Richie · (1 episode)
2008
A Single Woman
Storyteller
2008
Private Practice
Eleanor Bergin · (1 episode)
2007
Cane
(1 episode)
2007
Man in the Chair
Judy Kincaid
2007
Ghost Whisperer
Tracy Edmondson · (1 episode)
2005
Criminal Minds
Miss Rogers · (1 episode)
2005
Grey's Anatomy
Verna Bradley · (1 episode)
2005
Medium
Helen Fitzpatrick · (1 episode)
2005
House
Greta · (1 episode)
2004
Cold Case
Elena Bistrong (1978 & 2005) · (1 episode)
2003
Strong Medicine
Chancellor Eleanor Brubeck · (1 episode)
2000
Erin Brockovich
Laura Ambrosino
2000
Hollywood Squares
(10 episodes)
1998
Dharma & Greg
Abby O'Neill · (119 episodes)
1997
Buddy
Mrs. Bowman
1997
Pacific Palisades
(3 episodes)
1997
Reasons of the Heart
Celia Burton
1996
Once You Meet a Stranger
Connie
1996
Savannah
(3 episodes)
1996
Baywatch Nights
Paparazzi Agent · (1 episode)
1995
Fast Forward
Elaine Marshall
1995
Partners
(1 episode)
1995
Bless This House
(1 episode)
1995
ER
Sergeant O'Malley · (1 episode)
1994
Flashfire
Kate Cantrell
1994
Joe's Life
(11 episodes)
1993
Homicide: Life on the Street
(1 episode)
1993
Death Becomes Her
Second Woman
1992
Homefront
(42 episodes)
1991
Dinosaurs
Glenda Molehill (voice) · (1 episode)
1991
Sins of the Mother
Karen Turner
1991
A Promise to Keep
Annie
1990
Pump Up the Volume
Marla Hunter
1990
Dream On
Hilaury · (1 episode)
1990
Immediate Family
Eli's Mom
1989
Major Dad
(1 episode)
1989
Tales from the Crypt
Distraught Woman (segment "The Man Who Was Death") · (1 episode)
1989
Chances Are
Sally
1989
Family Man
(7 episodes)
1988
Bride of Boogedy
Eloise Davis
1987
Baby Girl Scott
Jane
1987
Davy Crockett
Ben's Mom
1986
The Mouse and the Motorcycle
Mrs. Gridley
1986
Mr. Boogedy
Eloise Davis
1986
The Twilight Zone
(segment "Aqua Vita") · (1 episode)
1985
Tall Tales & Legends
Ben's Mom · (1 episode)
1985
Spencer
(13 episodes)
1984
Night Court
Patty Douglas · (1 episode)
1984
St. Elsewhere
(2 episodes)
1982
American Playhouse
(1 episode)
1982
The Two of Us
Nan Gallagher · (20 episodes)
1981
Thin Ice
Arlene
1981
The Big Show
Self · (11 episodes)
1980
Knots Landing
Doris · (1 episode)
1979
Stockard Channing: In Just Friends
(11 episodes)
1979
Getting Married
Jenny
1978
3 Girls 3
(1 episode)
1977
Battle of the Network Stars
(1 episode)
1976