Mimi Kennedy | |
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![]() Kennedy speaks at the National Election Integrity Conference in 2017. | |
Born | Mary Claire Kennedy September 25, 1948 Rochester, New York, U.S. |
Occupation(s) | Actress, writer |
Years active | 1970–present |
Spouse |
Larry Dilg (m. 1978) |
Children | 2 |
Mary Claire "Mimi" Kennedy (born September 25, 1948)[1] 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).