---
name: "Miriam Flynn"
canonical: "https://film.one/person/miriam-flynn"
fi1m_id: "miriam-flynn"
imdb_id: "nm0283565"
tmdb_id: 35109
wikidata_id: "Q654909"
roles: ["Actor"]
born: "18 June 1952"
reviewed_on_fi1m: 5
average_fi1m_score: 72
average_as: "actor"
average_over: 5
updated: "2026-10-04T18:19:39.093126+00:00"
licence: "© Fi1m Ltd. Written by AI under a human editor; checked against sources before publication. Quote with attribution and a link to the canonical URL."
---

# Miriam Flynn

## Identity

Miriam Flynn

- **Canonical:** https://film.one/person/miriam-flynn
- **Type:** Person
- **Fi1m ID:** miriam-flynn
- **IMDb ID:** nm0283565
- **TMDB ID:** 35109
- **Wikidata ID:** Q654909
- **Same entity:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miriam_Flynn, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q654909, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0283565/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/35109

Actor. Born 18 June 1952 in Cleveland, Ohio, USA.

## Details

- **Work:** Actor
- **Born:** 18 June 1952, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
- **Active:** 1983–present
- **Average Fi1m score:** 72, as actor, over 5 titles
- **Fi1m score by decade:** 1980s 66 (2), 1990s 88 (1), 2000s 80 (1), 2020s 61 (1)
- **Fi1m against the critics:** 75 to 70 across 4 titles
- **Score spread:** 2 at 80+, 3 at 60–79, 0 under 60
- **Lead roles:** 0 of 2 acting credits billed first or second
- **Genres:** Comedy 5, Drama 3, Adventure 2, Family 2, Fantasy 2, Animation 1
- **Screen time:** 6 hours of reviewed films
- **Box office:** $550m across 4 films with figures
- **Elsewhere:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miriam_Flynn, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q654909, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0283565/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/35109

## Streaming the US now

- **Disney+:** [*Babe*](https://film.one/film/babe.md) (88)
- **The Roku Channel:** [*National Lampoon's Vacation*](https://film.one/film/national-lampoons-vacation.md) (70)

For United States; add `?region=XX` for another country.

## Biography

Miriam Flynn is an American voice and character actress. She was a member of the Second City improv troupe in Chicago in the mid-1970s before moving into television and film.

She is known for playing Cousin Catherine in the National Lampoon's Vacation films (1983, 1989, 1997) and for voicing Maa in *Babe* (1995). Other credits include Grandma Longneck in the Land Before Time series, the recurring role of Sister Helen in *Grounded for Life* (2001–2005), and voices in *Taz-Mania*, *The Spooktacular New Adventures of Casper* and *Family Guy*. She starred in the short-lived ABC sitcom *Maggie* in 1981.

*Sources: en.wikipedia.org, imdb.com, behindthevoiceactors.com, encyclopedia.com.*

## On Fi1m (5)

- *Shrinking* (2023), Fi1m 61, as Pam — [page](https://film.one/tv/shrinking.md)
- *The Emperor's New Groove* (2000), Fi1m 80, as Additional Voices (voice) — [page](https://film.one/film/the-emperors-new-groove.md)
- *Babe* (1995), Fi1m 88, as Maa (voice) — [page](https://film.one/film/babe.md)
- *Mr. Mom* (1983), Fi1m 62, as Annette — [page](https://film.one/film/mr-mom.md)
- *National Lampoon's Vacation* (1983), Fi1m 70, as Cousin Catherine — [page](https://film.one/film/national-lampoons-vacation.md)

## Complete filmography (129)

Every credit, newest first. Titles without a page can be requested for review on the HTML page.

- *Stranger Things: Tales from '85* (2026), series, as Flo (voice)
- *Self Reliance* (2024), as Becky Ann
- *Shrinking* (2023), series, as Pam — Fi1m 61, [page](https://film.one/tv/shrinking.md)
- *The Lincoln Lawyer* (2022), series, as Donna
- *Extracurricular Activities* (2019), as Mrs. Reed
- *9-1-1* (2018), series, as Suzanne Caldwell
- *The Land Before Time XIV: Journey of the Brave* (2016), as Grandma (voice)
- *The Carmichael Show* (2015), series, as Monica
- *All-Stars* (2014), as Miriam Carson
- *Summer with Cimorelli* (2014), series, as Mrs. Cimorelli
- *Mom* (2013), series, as Arlene
- *Liv and Maddie* (2013), series, as Mrs. Snodgrass
- *Scandal* (2012), series, as Mrs. Ambruso
- *Suburgatory* (2011), series, as Helen — Fi1m 70, [page](https://film.one/tv/suburgatory.md)
- *Bucky Larson: Born to Be a Star* (2011), as Debbie Larson
- *Good Luck Charlie* (2010), series, as Jane
- *The Middle* (2009), series, as Female Clerk
- *NCIS: Los Angeles* (2009), series, as Marilyn
- *Nowhere to Hide* (2009), as Priscella
- *A Cranberry Christmas* (2008), as Granny Sister Whiskers
- *Wieners* (2008), as Ben's Mom
- *The Land Before Time XIII: The Wisdom of Friends* (2007), as Grandma (voice)
- *The Land Before Time* (2007), series, as Grandma Longneck (voice)
- *'Til Death* (2006), series, as Bonnie Woodcock
- *Pepper Dennis* (2006), series, as Personal Passion Consultant
- *Big Love* (2006), series, as Aunt Dot — Fi1m 79, [page](https://film.one/tv/big-love.md)
- *The Land Before Time XII: The Great Day of the Flyers* (2006), as Grandma (voice) (uncredited)
- *Ben 10* (2005), series, as Aunt Vera (voice)
- *Bones* (2005), series, as Fancie Von Mertens — Fi1m 70, [page](https://film.one/tv/bones.md)
- *Fielder's Choice* (2005), as Rose
- *Grey's Anatomy* (2005), series, as Gretchen Bitzer — Fi1m 68, [page](https://film.one/tv/greys-anatomy.md)
- *The Land Before Time XI: Invasion of the Tinysauruses* (2005), as Grandma (voice)
- *Desperate Housewives* (2004), series, as Dr. Berman — Fi1m 78, [page](https://film.one/tv/desperate-housewives.md)
- *Boston Legal* (2004), series, as Gretchen Winters — Fi1m 76, [page](https://film.one/tv/boston-legal.md)
- *Second Time Around* (2004), series, as Belinda
- *Century City* (2004), series, as Judge
- *Christmas Vacation 2: Cousin Eddie's Island Adventure* (2003), as Catherine Johnson
- *The Land Before Time X: The Great Longneck Migration* (2003), as Grandma (voice)
- *Las Vegas* (2003), series, as Betty
- *Happy Family* (2003), series, as Barb
- *The Land Before Time IX: Journey to Big Water* (2002), as Diplodocus Mom / Grandma (voice)
- *Ozzy & Drix* (2002), series, as Drixeen (voice)
- *George Lopez* (2002), series, as Brenda
- *ChalkZone* (2002), series, as Millie Tabootie (voice)
- *The Land Before Time VIII: The Big Freeze* (2001), as Grandma (voice)
- *Man and Cat* (2001), as Man's Grandma
- *A Kitty Bobo Show* (2001), as Mrs. Bobo/Official Voice
- *Grounded for Life* (2001), series, as Sister Helen
- *The Emperor's New Groove* (2000), as Additional Voices (voice) — Fi1m 80, [page](https://film.one/film/the-emperors-new-groove.md)
- *The Land Before Time VII: The Stone of Cold Fire* (2000), as Grandma (voice)
- *Curb Your Enthusiasm* (2000), series, as Margaret — Fi1m 84, [page](https://film.one/tv/curb-your-enthusiasm.md)
- *Static Shock* (2000), series, as Ms. Pettibone (voice)
- *Alvin and the Chipmunks Meet the Wolfman* (2000), as Principal Milliken (voice)
- *Bull* (2000), series, Actor
- *Malcolm in the Middle* (2000), series, as Cooking Teacher
- *Chump Change* (2000), as Bussler Waitress
- *Once and Again* (1999), series, Actor
- *Judging Amy* (1999), series, as Winkie
- *Batman Beyond: Tech Wars and Disappearing Inque* (1999), as T.V. Newscaster
- *Batman Beyond* (1999), series, as T.V. Newscaster (voice)
- *Providence* (1999), series, as Mrs. Hartford
- *The Land Before Time VI: The Secret of Saurus Rock* (1998), as Grandma (voice)
- *Jenny* (1997), series, as Mother Superior
- *Dharma & Greg* (1997), series, as Jasmine
- *Brooklyn South* (1997), series, as Dee / Alison Williams
- *The Legend of Calamity Jane* (1997), series, as Lonely Sue (voice), Additional Voices (voice)
- *The New Batman Adventures* (1997), series, as Zaltig Lady (voice)
- *The Land Before Time V: The Mysterious Island* (1997), as Grandma (voice)
- *Ally McBeal* (1997), series, as Karen Koolie — Fi1m 63, [page](https://film.one/tv/ally-mcbeal.md)
- *Bad Baby* (1997), as (voice)
- *Buffy the Vampire Slayer* (1997), series, as Mrs. Frank — Fi1m 80, [page](https://film.one/tv/buffy-the-vampire-slayer.md)
- *The Practice* (1997), series, as Mary Stokes
- *Vegas Vacation* (1997), as Cousin Catherine
- *Waiting for Guffman* (1997), as Costume Dresser
- *Quack Pack* (1996), series, as Mrs. Roborson
- *Malcolm & Eddie* (1996), series, as Kelly
- *Carpool* (1996), as Franklin's Mom (voice)
- *The Spooktacular New Adventures of Casper* (1996), series, as Poil (voice)
- *3rd Rock from the Sun* (1996), series, as Suzie Martin
- *Murder One* (1995), series, as Robin Zeitlan — Fi1m 82, [page](https://film.one/tv/murder-one.md)
- *Partners* (1995), series, Actor
- *Monster Mania* (1995), series, as Olive McKenzie / Coin #1
- *The Sylvester & Tweety Mysteries* (1995), series, as Greta (voice)
- *Babe* (1995), as Maa (voice) — Fi1m 88, [page](https://film.one/film/babe.md)
- *Life with Louie* (1995), series, Actor
- *From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler* (1995), as Evelyn Kincaid
- *Hope and Gloria* (1995), series, as Dr. Rose
- *Madman of the People* (1994), series, as Lorraine
- *The Tick* (1994), series, as Charles' Mother (voice)
- *The Nanny* (1993), series, as Country Club Manager
- *The Second Half* (1993), series, as Rachel
- *Stand By Your Man* (1992), series, as Adrienne Stone
- *Lonely Hearts* (1991), as Helen
- *Herman's Head* (1991), series, as Dr. Nina Bergstrom
- *Taz-Mania* (1991), series, as Jean (voice)
- *Darkwing Duck* (1991), series, as Customers (voice)
- *Rugrats* (1991), series, as Customer / Voice / Party Goer (voice)
- *Bobby's World* (1990), series, Actor
- *The Flockens* (1990), as Patricia Flocken
- *The Simpsons* (1989), series, as Miss Barr (voice) — Fi1m 88, [page](https://film.one/tv/the-simpsons.md)
- *National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation* (1989), as Cousin Catherine
- *The Butter Battle Book* (1989), as Yookie-Ann Sue /Teacher /Various Yooks (voice)
- *Doogie Howser, M.D.* (1989), series, as Real Estate Agent
- *Hound Town* (1989), as Sasha (voice)
- *Super Ducktales* (1989), as Gandra Dee (voice)
- *Raising Miranda* (1988), series, Actor
- *Monsters* (1988), series, as Luann
- *Dear John* (1988), series, as Penny
- *Stealing Home* (1988), as Mrs. Parks
- *18 Again!* (1988), as Betty Watson
- *For Keeps* (1988), as Donna Elliot
- *DuckTales* (1987), series, as Gandra Dee (voice)
- *CBS Summer Playhouse* (1987), series, as Betty
- *Christmas Every Day* (1986), as Helen / Franny / Will (voice)
- *L.A. Law* (1986), series, as Madeleine, Edie Moffit
- *Help Wanted: Kids* (1986), as Helen
- *Murder, She Wrote* (1984), series, as Vi
- *Her Life as a Man* (1984), as Sheila
- *Night Court* (1984), series, as Phyllis Simon, Helen Liptz
- *National Lampoon's Vacation* (1983), as Cousin Catherine — Fi1m 70, [page](https://film.one/film/national-lampoons-vacation.md)
- *Mr. Mom* (1983), as Annette — Fi1m 62, [page](https://film.one/film/mr-mom.md)
- *Class Reunion* (1982), as Bunny Packard
- *Cheers* (1982), series, as Phyllis Henshaw — Fi1m 88, [page](https://film.one/tv/cheers.md)
- *Silver Spoons* (1982), series, as Myrna Lippincottleman
- *Family Ties* (1982), series, as Mrs. Carpenter
- *American Playhouse* (1982), series, as Mom (segment 'Homesick')
- *Maggie* (1981), series, as Maggie Weston
- *First Family* (1980), as Feebleman's Secretary
- *Who's Watching the Kids?* (1978), series, Actor

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