Kathy Griffin is an American comedian and actress known for her controversial comedic style and brash persona. She has appeared in numerous comedy specials, TV shows, and films.
Attribute Details Full Name Kathleen Mary Griffin Also Known As Kathy Griffin Profession(s) Comedian, Actress, Television Personality Date of Birth November 4, 1960 Age 62 years (as of 2022) Place of Birth Oak Park, Illinois, United States Nationality American Zodiac Sign Scorpio Ancestry & Heritage Irish-American
Attribute Details Height 5′ 3″ (1.6 m) Weight 60 kg (132 lbs) Body Measurements 34-26-35 inches Eye Colour Green Hair Colour Red
Attribute Details Parents Father – John Patrick Griffin, Mother – Maggie Griffin Siblings Older brothers – Kenny Griffin and John Griffin Affairs None Relationship Single Partner/Spouse Divorced twice Children None
Attribute Details Schooling Oak Park and River Forest High School in Oak Park, Illinois Higher Education B.A. in Drama from California State University Early Life Born in Chicago suburbs. Visited her nurse mother at work to make patients laugh. Early Influences Inspired by classic comedians like Joan Rivers, Richard Pryor, Carol Burnett.
Attribute Details Debut Appearances in commercials in the 1980s Significant Works Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List, Suddenly Susan, comedy tours Awards & Nominations 2 Primetime Emmy Awards, 6 nominations Filmography/Discography 15 comedy albums, over 30 acting credits Voice Work Loretta Brown in Family Guy Music Videos Appeared in Eminem’s “The Real Slim Shady” video Tours & Live Shows Many successful comedy tours – Laugh Your Head Off, Like A Dog Collaborations Co-hosted New Year’s Eve live shows with Anderson Cooper Documentaries Kathy Griffin: A Hell of a Story (2019)
Attribute Details Net Worth $30 million Properties Hollywood Hills mansion Business Ventures Kathy Griffin Enterprises
Attribute Details Hobbies & Interests Watching reality TV, pop culture Controversies Criticized for provocative style, anti-Trump photo, banned from talk shows Philanthropy & Activism LGBTQ activist Public Image Known for unapologetic irreverent comedy routines Personal Challenges Battled food disorder, brothers’ substance abuse, industry sexism Notable Interviews Larry King, Wendy Williams, The View, Jimmy Kimmel Publications & Books Comedy memoir “Official Book Club Selection” Personal Anecdotes Worked as a dental assistant and janitor before becoming a comedian Quotes “I’m going to tell some jokes about the Kardashians today because none of them know how to take a joke.”
Attribute Details Instagram Handle @kathygriffin Twitter Handle @kathygriffin Facebook Handle @kathygriffin Youtube Channel Kathy Griffin TikTok @kathygriffin
Attribute Details Cultural References Influenced female comedian irreverent styles, inspired modern comedy Achievements Outside Primary Profession LGBTQ activism and advocacy Mentorship Supporter of young female comedians Legacy Broke boundaries for female comedians with her bold, uncensored brand of humor
