Who is Kathy Griffin?
KATHY Griffin is a Grammy Award-winning comedian, LGBT activist, and Guinness World record-holder.
Here's everything you need to know about the TV personality.
Who is Kathy Griffin?
Kathleen May Griffin, known as Kathy Griffin, is a famous stand-up comedian born on November 4, 1960.
The Illinois-born actress and comic was trained at the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute.
Shortly after, she joined the improv comedy troupe, The Groundlings, before embarking on more solo ventures in the 1990s.
Kathy's big break came in 1996 when she landed a supporting role in the NBC sitcom, Suddenly Susan, where she achieved rave reviews.
She has received two Emmys and a GRAMMY throughout her career.
What TV shows has Kathy Griffin been in?
Griffin has broken a Guinness World record for the number of aired TV comedy specials on any network.
She has taped countless shows with HBO and Bravo, appearing on the latter an impressive 16 times.
The comedian has also starred in her own reality television series, Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List.
Other noteworthy appearances include roles in Glee, Ugly Betty, American Dad!, and Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.
What is Kathy Griffin's net worth?
Kathy's net worth is estimated to be $40 million, according to as of 2023.
As well as an established TV career, Kathy has also broken into the music industry.
She has released six different comedy albums, all of which were nominated for Grammy Awards.
In 2013, she finally scooped the prestigious prize for her funny compilation Calm Down Gurrl.
Alongside her comedy career, Griffin has been vocal about LGBT causes.
The activist has campaigned for same-sex marriage and the repeal of "Don't ask, don't tell" legislation.