Miriam Flynn

Acting

Miriam Flynn

Born 18 June 1952 · Cleveland, Ohio, USA · 74

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

Highlights

Grey's Anatomy2005 · Series · Gretchen Bitzer
The Simpsons1989 · Series · Miss Barr (voice)
Malcolm in the Middle2000 · Series · Cooking Teacher
The Emperor's New Groove2000 · Film · Additional Voices (voice)
Bones2005 · Series · Fancie Von Mertens
9-1-12018 · Series · Suzanne Caldwell

Filmography

Movies

45 films

Self Reliance2024 · Film · Becky Ann
Extracurricular Activities2019 · Film · Mrs. Reed
The Land Before Time XIV: Journey of the Brave2016 · Film · Grandma (voice)
All-Stars2014 · Film · Miriam Carson
Bucky Larson: Born to Be a Star2011 · Film · Debbie Larson
Nowhere to Hide2009 · Film · Priscella
A Cranberry Christmas2008 · Film · Granny Sister Whiskers
Wieners2008 · Film · Ben's Mom
The Land Before Time XIII: The Wisdom of Friends2007 · Film · Grandma (voice)
The Land Before Time XII: The Great Day of the Flyers2006 · Film · Grandma (voice) (uncredited)
Fielder's Choice2005 · Film · Rose
The Land Before Time XI: Invasion of the Tinysauruses2005 · Film · Grandma (voice)
Christmas Vacation 2: Cousin Eddie's Island Adventure2003 · Film · Catherine Johnson
The Land Before Time X: The Great Longneck Migration2003 · Film · Grandma (voice)
The Land Before Time IX: Journey to Big Water2002 · Film · Diplodocus Mom / Grandma (voice)
The Land Before Time VIII: The Big Freeze2001 · Film · Grandma (voice)
A Kitty Bobo Show2001 · Film · Mrs. Bobo/Official Voice
The Emperor's New Groove2000 · Film · Additional Voices (voice)
The Land Before Time VII: The Stone of Cold Fire2000 · Film · Grandma (voice)
Alvin and the Chipmunks Meet the Wolfman2000 · Film · Principal Milliken (voice)
Chump Change2000 · Film · Bussler Waitress
Batman Beyond: Tech Wars and Disappearing Inque1999 · Film · T.V. Newscaster
The Land Before Time VI: The Secret of Saurus Rock1998 · Film · Grandma (voice)
The Land Before Time V: The Mysterious Island1997 · Film · Grandma (voice)
Bad Baby1997 · Film · (voice)
Vegas Vacation1997 · Film · Cousin Catherine
Waiting for Guffman1997 · Film · Costume Dresser
Carpool1996 · Film · Franklin's Mom (voice)
Babe1995 · Film · Maa (voice)
From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler1995 · Film · Evelyn Kincaid
Lonely Hearts1991 · Film · Helen
National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation1989 · Film · Cousin Catherine
The Butter Battle Book1989 · Film · Yookie-Ann Sue /Teacher /Various Yooks (voice)
Hound Town1989 · Film · Sasha (voice)
Super Ducktales1989 · Film · Gandra Dee (voice)
Stealing Home1988 · Film · Mrs. Parks
18 Again!1988 · Film · Betty Watson
For Keeps1988 · Film · Donna Elliot
Christmas Every Day1986 · Film · Helen / Franny / Will (voice)
Help Wanted: Kids1986 · Film · Helen
Her Life as a Man1984 · Film · Sheila
National Lampoon's Vacation1983 · Film · Cousin Catherine
Mr. Mom1983 · Film · Annette
Class Reunion1982 · Film · Bunny Packard
First Family1980 · Film · Feebleman's Secretary

Filmography

Series

78 shows

Stranger Things: Tales from '852026 · Series · Flo (voice)
Shrinking2023 · Series · Pam
The Lincoln Lawyer2022 · Series · Donna
9-1-12018 · Series · Suzanne Caldwell
The Carmichael Show2015 · Series · Monica
Mom2013 · Series · Arlene
Liv and Maddie2013 · Series · Mrs. Snodgrass
Scandal2012 · Series · Mrs. Ambruso
Suburgatory2011 · Series · Helen
Good Luck Charlie2010 · Series · Jane
The Middle2009 · Series · Female Clerk
NCIS: Los Angeles2009 · Series · Marilyn
The Land Before Time2007 · Series · Grandma Longneck (voice)
'Til Death2006 · Series · Bonnie Woodcock
Pepper Dennis2006 · Series · Personal Passion Consultant
Big Love2006 · Series · Aunt Dot
Ben 102005 · Series · Aunt Vera (voice)
Bones2005 · Series · Fancie Von Mertens
Grey's Anatomy2005 · Series · Gretchen Bitzer
Desperate Housewives2004 · Series · Dr. Berman
Boston Legal2004 · Series · Gretchen Winters
Century City2004 · Series · Judge
Las Vegas2003 · Series · Betty
Happy Family2003 · Series · Barb
Ozzy & Drix2002 · Series · Drixeen (voice)
George Lopez2002 · Series · Brenda
ChalkZone2002 · Series · Millie Tabootie (voice)
Grounded for Life2001 · Series · Sister Helen
Curb Your Enthusiasm2000 · Series · Margaret
Static Shock2000 · Series · Ms. Pettibone (voice)
Bull2000 · Series
Malcolm in the Middle2000 · Series · Cooking Teacher
Once and Again1999 · Series
Judging Amy1999 · Series · Winkie
Batman Beyond1999 · Series · T.V. Newscaster (voice)
Providence1999 · Series · Mrs. Hartford
Jenny1997 · Series · Mother Superior
Dharma & Greg1997 · Series · Jasmine
Brooklyn South1997 · Series · Dee / Alison Williams
The Legend of Calamity Jane1997 · Series · Lonely Sue (voice)
The New Batman Adventures1997 · Series · Zaltig Lady (voice)
Ally McBeal1997 · Series · Karen Koolie
Buffy the Vampire Slayer1997 · Series · Mrs. Frank
The Practice1997 · Series · Mary Stokes
Quack Pack1996 · Series · Mrs. Roborson
Malcolm & Eddie1996 · Series · Kelly
The Spooktacular New Adventures of Casper1996 · Series · Poil (voice)
3rd Rock from the Sun1996 · Series · Suzie Martin
Murder One1995 · Series · Robin Zeitlan
Partners1995 · Series
Monster Mania1995 · Series · Olive McKenzie / Coin #1
The Sylvester & Tweety Mysteries1995 · Series · Greta (voice)
Earthworm Jim1995 · Series · Malice The Dog (voice)
Life with Louie1995 · Series
Hope and Gloria1995 · Series · Dr. Rose
Madman of the People1994 · Series · Lorraine
The Tick1994 · Series · Charles' Mother (voice)
The Nanny1993 · Series · Country Club Manager
Stand By Your Man1992 · Series · Adrienne Stone
Herman's Head1991 · Series · Dr. Nina Bergstrom
Taz-Mania1991 · Series · Jean (voice)
Darkwing Duck1991 · Series · Customers (voice)
Rugrats1991 · Series · Customer / Voice / Party Goer (voice)
Bobby's World1990 · Series
The Simpsons1989 · Series · Miss Barr (voice)
Doogie Howser, M.D.1989 · Series · Real Estate Agent
Monsters1988 · Series · Luann
Dear John1988 · Series · Penny
DuckTales1987 · Series · Gandra Dee (voice)
CBS Summer Playhouse1987 · Series · Betty
L.A. Law1986 · Series · Madeleine
Murder, She Wrote1984 · Series · Vi
Night Court1984 · Series · Phyllis Simon
Cheers1982 · Series · Phyllis Henshaw
Silver Spoons1982 · Series · Myrna Lippincottleman
Family Ties1982 · Series · Mrs. Carpenter
American Playhouse1982 · Series · Mom (segment 'Homesick')
Maggie1981 · Series · Maggie Weston