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Susie Essman

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  • Writer
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Susie Essman
Comedian Bonnie McFarlane dons her investigative journalist's hat to find out once and for all if women are funny and report her unbiased findings in what some are calling the most important documentary of our generation.
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Women Aren't Funny (2014)
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Susie Essman was born on 31 May 1955 in Mount Vernon, New York, USA. She is an actress and writer, known for Curb Your Enthusiasm (2000), Bolt (2008) and Cop Out (2010). She has been married to Jim Harder since 13 September 2008.
BornMay 31, 1955
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      • 6 nominations total

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    Known for

    Larry David in Curb Your Enthusiasm (2000)
    Curb Your Enthusiasm
    8.8
    TV Series
    • Susie Greene
    Bolt (2008)
    Bolt
    6.8
    • Mittens(voice)
    • 2008
    Bruce Willis and Tracy Morgan in Cop Out (2010)
    Cop Out
    5.5
    • Laura
    • 2010
    Volcano (1997)
    Volcano
    5.6
    • Anita
    • 1997

    Credits

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    Actress

    • Bolt 2
      • Mittens (voice)
      • Pre-production
    • Larry David in Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness: an Almost History of America (2026)
      Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness: an Almost History of America
      6.6
      TV Series
      • Susan B. Anthony
      • 2026
    • Amita Rao, Jack Innanen, Owen Thiele, Malik Elassal, and Lucy Freyer in Adults (2025)
      Adults
      7.6
      TV Series
      • Arlene Walters
      • 2026
    • Sarah Jessica Parker, Sarita Choudhury, Kristin Davis, Cynthia Nixon, and Nicole Ari Parker in And Just Like That... (2021)
      And Just Like That...
      5.6
      TV Series
      • Rhonda
      • 2025
    • Harley Quinn (2019)
      Harley Quinn
      8.3
      TV Series
      • Sharon
      • Grandma (voice)
      • 2020–2025
    • Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Dan Castellaneta, and Yeardley Smith in The Simpsons (1989)
      The Simpsons
      8.6
      TV Series
      • Aunt Sadie Krustofsky (voice)
      • 2024
    • Lego Marvel Avengers: Mission Demolition (2024)
      Lego Marvel Avengers: Mission Demolition
      6.2
      TV Special
      • Gloria (voice)
      • 2024
    • The Easy Kind (2024)
      The Easy Kind
      8.8
      • Janice
      • 2024
    • Larry David in Curb Your Enthusiasm (2000)
      Curb Your Enthusiasm
      8.8
      TV Series
      • Susie Greene
      • 2000–2024
    • Big Envelopes (2023)
      Big Envelopes
      Podcast Series
      • Marlene
      • 2023
    • Amy Sedaris, Nathan Lee Graham, Molly Gordon, Ben Platt, Jimmy Tatro, Noah Galvin, Owen Thiele, Ayo Edebiri, and Patti Harrison in Theater Camp (2023)
      Theater Camp
      6.9
      • Hospital Patient (uncredited)
      • 2023
    • The Pack Podcast (2020)
      The Pack Podcast
      5.4
      Podcast Series
      • Abby (voice)
      • 2022
    • Jean Smart and Hannah Einbinder in Hacks (2021)
      Hacks
      8.2
      TV Series
      • Elaine
      • 2022
    • H. Jon Benjamin, Kristen Schaal, Eugene Mirman, Dan Mintz, and John Roberts in Bob's Burgers (2011)
      Bob's Burgers
      8.2
      TV Series
      • Lorraine (voice)
      • 2022
    • Bless This Mess (2019)
      Bless This Mess
      7.0
      TV Series
      • Donna
      • 2019
    • Those Who Can't (2016)
      Those Who Can't
      7.1
      TV Series
      • Leslie Bronn
      • 2016–2019

    Writer

    • Untitled Susie Essman Project (2005)
      Untitled Susie Essman Project
      TV Movie
      • Writer
      • 2005
    • Caroline's Comedy Hour (1989)
      Caroline's Comedy Hour
      6.9
      TV Series
      • Writer
      • 1989

    Producer

    • Untitled Susie Essman Project (2005)
      Untitled Susie Essman Project
      TV Movie
      • executive producer
      • 2005

    Videos20

    Official Trailer - Season 12
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    Official Trailer - Season 12
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    Trailer 1:29
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    Official Trailer
    Trailer 1:29
    Official Trailer
    Season 11 Trailer
    Trailer 1:44
    Season 11 Trailer
    Season 11 Teaser Trailer
    Trailer 0:35
    Season 11 Teaser Trailer
    Season 9 | Trailer 2
    Trailer 1:39
    Season 9 | Trailer 2
    Season 9 Date Announcement
    Trailer 0:33
    Season 9 Date Announcement

    Personal details

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    • Alternative names
      • Susan Essman
    • Height
      • 5′ 2″ (1.57 m)
    • Born
      • May 31, 1955
      • Mount Vernon, New York, USA
    • Spouse
      • Jim HarderSeptember 13, 2008 - present
    • Parents
        Dr. Leonard Essman
    • Relatives
        Nina Essman(Sibling)
    • Other works
      TV commercial for Aflac (2003)
    • Publicity listings
      • 3 Interviews

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      She graduated from State University of New York College at Purchase in New York.

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