Kathy Griffin Filmography and Major Movie Roles
Kathy Griffin has appeared in multiple feature films and television movies, with her most commercially visible roles in the 2000s and 2010s. Her film credits include supporting parts in projects distributed by major studios such as Warner Bros., Universal Pictures, and Lionsgate. According to IMDb and The Numbers, her most recognized movie appearances include roles in Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List and the 2005 comedy Seeing Other People, which grossed roughly $10 million domestically. Griffin also starred in the 2009 direct-to-video film Sorority Wars, produced by ABC Family, and the 2015 comedy The Wedding Ringer, distributed by Screen Gems and grossing over $79 million worldwide. Her filmography spans roughly 15 feature film and TV movie credits as of 2024, with most titles available on streaming platforms including Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Prime Video.
Griffin's film work often intersects with her reality and comedy specials, which have been distributed by networks and streaming services including Bravo, Netflix, and Lifetime. Her stand-up specials, such as Kathy Griffin: Tired Hooker and Kathy Griffin: Whores on Crutches, have ranked among Netflix's most-watched comedy specials during their release windows. In 2023, several of her older specials and series remained available on streaming, with her Bravo reality series Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List still accessible on platforms including Amazon Prime Video and iTunes. Her film and special catalog continues to generate steady viewership, with her titles frequently appearing in Nielsen streaming rankings for comedy content.
Kathy Griffin Television Career and Network Appearances
Reality TV and Competition Series
Griffin's television career is anchored by her long-running Bravo reality series Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List, which aired from 2005 to 2010 and earned her two Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Reality Program. The show was produced by Matador Content and distributed by NBCUniversal Television Distribution. In 2023, the series remained one of Bravo's most-streamed classic titles, according to NBCUniversal's annual content performance reports. Griffin also competed on Dancing with the Stars in 2009, finishing in third place, and appeared on Celebrity Apprentice, where she reached the final rounds and raised funds for her charity. These appearances contributed to her sustained visibility on broadcast and cable television.
Talk Shows, Guest Appearances, and Hosting
Griffin has made over 50 late-night talk show appearances, including frequent guest spots on