Debra Jo Rupp

Debra Jo Rupp

74 · Born: Feb 24, 1951

Personal Details

Official Socials
BornFeb 24, 1951 Glendale, California, USA
Parents
  • Margaret A. Williams Rupp
  • John E. Rupp Jr
Relatives
  • Robin Lee Rupp (Sibling)
  • Rebecca Louise Rupp (Sibling)

Biography

Debra Jo Rupp is a talented actress with over 300 television appearances to her credit. She is best known for her iconic role as Kitty Forman in the long-running FOX comedy series "That '70s Show." Her performance as the hilarious and beloved high-strung mom earned her the title of one of TV's Favorite Moms of all time.

Rupp has also made notable appearances in various TV shows, including "Friends," "Seinfeld," "This is Us," and "The Ranch." She has also starred in several feature films, such as "Big," "She's Out of My League," and "Kickin It Old Skool."

In addition to her acting career, Rupp has a rich and impressive theatre background. She has appeared on and off-Broadway for the past four decades, starring in productions such as "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof" and "A Girl's Guide to Chaos." She has also lent her voice to several animated projects, including "Teacher's Pet" and "Garfield."

Rupp is set to reprise her role as Kitty Forman in the upcoming Netflix series "That '90s Show," which follows the Forman family as they navigate the 1990s. The show is currently in production and is expected to premiere in 2022.

In her free time, Rupp enjoys gardening, needlepointing, and grilling. She is also a fan of Bridge, video war games, and Fantasy Football. Rupp is married to her husband and has two Yorkies, Olive and Martini, who are both looking forward to their impending move to the west coast where "That '90s Show" will film.

Career

2024
Agatha All Along
Agatha All Along as Mrs. Hart
2023
That '90s Show
That '90s Show as Kitty Forman
2021
WandaVision
WandaVision as Sharon Davis (a.k.a. Mrs. Hart)
2019
Fair Market Value
Fair Market Value as Carol Coogan
The Social Ones
The Social Ones as Sheila Berger
2016
2013
Super Buddies
Super Buddies as Cow (voice)
2012
Congratulations
Congratulations as Nancy Riley
She Wants Me
She Wants Me as Ruth Baum
2011
Spooky Buddies
Spooky Buddies as Zelda (voice)
2010
Better with You
Better with You as Vicky Putney
2008
Jackson
Jackson as Nice Lady
2007
Kickin' It Old Skool
Kickin' It Old Skool as Sylvia Schumacher
2006
Spymate
Spymate as Edith
Air Buddies
Air Buddies as Belinda (voice)
2005
Lucky 13
Lucky 13 as Mrs. Baker
2004
Teacher's Pet
Teacher's Pet as Mrs. Mary Lou Moira Angela Darling Helperman (voice)
The Act
The Act as Rosy Marconi
2000
Teacher's Pet
Teacher's Pet as Mrs. Mary Lou Helperman
1998
Senseless
Senseless as Fertility Clinic Attendant
That '70s Show
That '70s Show as Kitty Forman
1997
Clockwatchers
Clockwatchers as Barbara
1996
Sgt. Bilko
Sgt. Bilko as Mrs. Hall
1995
The Office
The Office as Beth Avery
The Odd Couple: Together Again
The Odd Couple: Together Again as Plaza Asdsistant Manager
Death Becomes Her
Death Becomes Her as Psychiatric Patient
1988
Robots
Robots as R. Jane
Big
Big as Miss Patterson