Miriam Flynn
Biography
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
TV
Bones
Fancie Von Mertens
2005
TV
Grey's Anatomy
Gretchen Bitzer
2005
TV
The Simpsons
Miss Barr (voice)
1989
TV
Cheers
Phyllis Henshaw
1982
TV
Desperate Housewives
Dr. Berman
2004
TV
Mom
Arlene
2013
TV
Boston Legal
Gretchen Winters
2004
TV
NCIS: Los Angeles
Marilyn
2009
TV
9-1-1
Suzanne Caldwell
2018
TV
'Til Death
Bonnie Woodcock
2006
TV
Murder, She Wrote
Vi
1984
TV
Buffy the Vampire Slayer
Mrs. Frank
1997
TV
Curb Your Enthusiasm
Margaret
2000
TV
The Nanny
Country Club Manager
1993
TV
Malcolm in the Middle
Cooking Teacher
2000
TV
Family Ties
Mrs. Carpenter
1982
TV
Scandal
Mrs. Ambruso
2012
TV
The Middle
Female Clerk
2009
TV
The Practice
Mary Stokes
1997
TV
Night Court
Phyllis Simon
1984
Filmography
2024FilmSelf Relianceas Becky Ann2023TVShrinkingas Pam2022TVThe Lincoln Lawyeras Donna2019FilmExtracurricular Activitiesas Mrs. Reed2018TV9-1-1as Suzanne Caldwell2016FilmThe Land Before Time XIV: Journey of the Braveas Grandma (voice)2015TVThe Carmichael Showas Monica2014FilmAll-Starsas Miriam Carson2013TVMomas Arlene2013TVLiv and Maddieas Mrs. Snodgrass2012TVScandalas Mrs. Ambruso2011TVSuburgatoryas Helen2011FilmBucky Larson: Born to Be a Staras Debbie Larson2010TVGood Luck Charlieas Jane2009TVThe Middleas Female Clerk2009TVNCIS: Los Angelesas Marilyn2009FilmNowhere to Hideas Priscella2008FilmA Cranberry Christmasas Granny Sister Whiskers2008FilmWienersas Ben's Mom2007FilmThe Land Before Time XIII: The Wisdom of Friendsas Grandma (voice)2007TVThe Land Before Timeas Grandma Longneck (voice)2006TV'Til Deathas Bonnie Woodcock2006TVPepper Dennisas Personal Passion Consultant2006TVBig Loveas Aunt Dot2006FilmThe Land Before Time XII: The Great Day of the Flyersas Grandma (voice) (uncredited)2005TVBen 10as Aunt Vera (voice)2005TVBonesas Fancie Von Mertens2005FilmFielder's Choiceas Rose2005TVGrey's Anatomyas Gretchen Bitzer2005FilmThe Land Before Time XI: Invasion of the Tinysaurusesas Grandma (voice)2004TVDesperate Housewivesas Dr. Berman2004TVBoston Legalas Gretchen Winters2004TVSecond Time Aroundas Belinda2003FilmChristmas Vacation 2: Cousin Eddie's Island Adventureas Catherine Johnson2003FilmThe Land Before Time X: The Great Longneck Migrationas Grandma (voice)2003TVLas Vegasas Betty2003TVHappy Familyas Barb2002FilmThe Land Before Time IX: Journey to Big Wateras Diplodocus Mom / Grandma (voice)2002TVOzzy & Drixas Drixeen (voice)2002TVGeorge Lopezas Brenda2002TVChalkZoneas Millie Tabootie (voice)2001FilmThe Land Before Time VIII: The Big Freezeas Grandma (voice)2001FilmMan and Catas Man's Grandma2001FilmA Kitty Bobo Showas Mrs. Bobo/Official Voice2001TVGrounded for Lifeas Sister Helen2000FilmThe Emperor's New Grooveas Additional Voices (voice)2000FilmThe Land Before Time VII: The Stone of Cold Fireas Grandma (voice)2000TVCurb Your Enthusiasmas Margaret2000TVStatic Shockas Ms. Pettibone (voice)2000FilmAlvin and the Chipmunks Meet the Wolfmanas Principal Milliken (voice)2000TVBull2000TVMalcolm in the Middleas Cooking Teacher2000FilmChump Changeas Bussler Waitress1999TVOnce and Again1999TVJudging Amyas Winkie1999FilmBatman Beyond: Tech Wars and Disappearing Inqueas T.V. Newscaster1999TVBatman Beyondas T.V. Newscaster (voice)1999TVProvidenceas Mrs. Hartford1998FilmThe Land Before Time VI: The Secret of Saurus Rockas Grandma (voice)1997TVJennyas Mother Superior1997TVDharma & Gregas Jasmine1997TVBrooklyn Southas Dee / Alison Williams1997TVThe Legend of Calamity Janeas Lonely Sue (voice)1997TVThe New Batman Adventuresas Zaltig Lady (voice)1997FilmThe Land Before Time V: The Mysterious Islandas Grandma (voice)1997TVAlly McBealas Karen Koolie1997FilmBad Babyas (voice)1997TVBuffy the Vampire Slayeras Mrs. Frank1997TVThe Practiceas Mary Stokes1997FilmVegas Vacationas Cousin Catherine1997FilmWaiting for Guffmanas Costume Dresser1996TVMalcolm & Eddieas Kelly1996FilmCarpoolas Franklin's Mom (voice)1996TVThe Spooktacular New Adventures of Casperas Poil (voice)1996TV3rd Rock from the Sunas Suzie Martin1995TVMurder Oneas Robin Zeitlan1995TVPartners1995TVMonster Maniaas Olive McKenzie / Coin #11995TVThe Sylvester & Tweety Mysteriesas Greta (voice)1995FilmBabeas Maa (voice)1995FilmFrom the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweileras Evelyn Kincaid1995TVHope and Gloriaas Dr. Rose1994TVLife with Louie1994TVMadman of the Peopleas Lorraine1993TVThe Nannyas Country Club Manager1993TVThe Second Halfas Rachel1992TVStand By Your Manas Adrienne Stone1991FilmLonely Heartsas Helen1991TVHerman's Headas Dr. Nina Bergstrom1991TVTaz-Maniaas Jean (voice)1990TVBobby's World1990FilmThe Flockensas Patricia Flocken1989TVThe Simpsonsas Miss Barr (voice)1989FilmNational Lampoon's Christmas Vacationas Cousin Catherine1989FilmThe Butter Battle Bookas Yookie-Ann Sue /Teacher /Various Yooks (voice)1989FilmHound Townas Sasha (voice)1989TVDoogie Howser, M.D.1989FilmSuper Ducktalesas Gandra Dee (voice)1988TVRaising Miranda1988TVDear Johnas Penny1988Film18 Again!as Betty Watson1988FilmFor Keepsas Donna Elliot1987TVDuckTalesas Gandra Dee (voice)1987TVCBS Summer Playhouseas Betty1986FilmChristmas Every Dayas Helen / Franny / Will (voice)1986TVL.A. Lawas Madeleine1986FilmHelp Wanted: Kidsas Helen1984TVMurder, She Wroteas Vi1984FilmHer Life as a Manas Sheila1984TVNight Courtas Phyllis Simon1983FilmNational Lampoon's Vacationas Cousin Catherine1983FilmMr. Momas Annette1982FilmClass Reunionas Bunny Packard1982TVCheersas Phyllis Henshaw1982TVFamily Tiesas Mrs. Carpenter1981TVMaggieas Maggie Weston1980FilmFirst Familyas Feebleman's Secretary1980TVThe Tim Conway Showas Self1978TVWho's Watching the Kids?