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"Desperate Housewives" (2004): Season 5: Episode 7 -- Lynette and Tom uncover the unsettling truth about their son Porter and Gabrielle suspects Carlos' best client has ulterior motives.
Rails & Ties (2007) -- Clip: How'd you find me?
Celebrity Ghost Stories (2008) -- Spunky Kathryn Joosten of DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES joins Teresa and John on TV Watercooler. She catches us up on Lily Tomlin joining the cast as her sister, her Emmy wins and how Marc Cherry has been good to her with promises of not dying.
Rails & Ties (2007) -- A deadly collision between a train and car lead to an unlikely bond between the train engineer and a young boy who escapes the carnage.
"Desperate Housewives" (2004): Season 5: Episode 23 -- Orson takes a beating that Bree cannot comprehend, Gaby's niece moves to Wisteria Lane, and Susan and MJ's lives are in grave danger at the hands of Dave.

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Mini Biography:
Kathryn is best known for her portrayal of Mrs. Landingham, secretary... more
Trivia:
In his autobiographical novel "A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius," (p.33... more
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Awards:
Won 2 Primetime Emmys. Another 1 win & 2 nominations more
NewsDesk:
(22 articles)
The West Wing: The Brief and Political Return of Mrs. Landingham
 (From TVSeriesFinale. 5 June 2009, 1:50 PM, PDT)

Gays of our Lives (May 26, 2009)
 (From AfterElton.com. 25 May 2009, 5:48 PM, PDT)

Alternate Names:
Katherine Joosten | Kathryn Joostyn

Filmography

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Actress:
  1. Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel (2009) (post-production) .... Aunt Jackie
    ... aka Alvin and the Chipmunks 2 (Singapore: English title)

  2. The Bake Shop Ghost (2009) .... Miss Cora Lee Merriweather
  3. "Desperate Housewives" .... Karen McCluskey / ... (50 episodes, 2004-2009)
        - Everybody Says Don't (2009) TV episode .... Karen McClusky
        - If It's Only in Your Head (2009) TV episode .... Karen McClusky
        - Bargaining (2009) TV episode .... Karen McClusky
        - Look Into Their Eyes and You See What They Know (2009) TV episode .... Karen McCluskey
        - A Spark. To Pierce the Dark. (2009) TV episode .... Karen McCluskey
          (45 more)
  4. "Scrubs" .... Mrs. Tanner (3 episodes, 2001-2009)
        - My Finale: Part 2 (2009) TV episode (uncredited) .... Mrs. Tanner
        - My First Kill (2004) TV episode .... Mrs. Tanner
        - My Old Lady (2001) TV episode .... Mrs. Tanner
  5. Bedtime Stories (2008) .... Mrs. Dixon
  6. "Monk" .... Neysa Gordon - Former Babysitter / ... (2 episodes, 2003-2008)
        - Mr. Monk's 100th Case (2008) TV episode .... Neysa Gordon - Former Babysitter
        - Mr. Monk and the Sleeping Suspect (2003) TV episode .... Nurse Stempel
  7. The Gold Lunch (2008) .... Judge
  8. "My Name Is Earl" .... Donny's Mom (2 episodes, 2005-2008)
        - Camdenites: Part 1 (2008) TV episode .... Donny's Mom
        - Quit Smoking (2005) TV episode .... Donny's Mom
  9. "Las Vegas" .... Robby (1 episode, 2008)
        - Win, Place, Bingo (2008) TV episode .... Robby
  10. Rails & Ties (2007) .... Mrs. Brown
  11. "The Closer" .... Nurse Townsend (1 episode, 2007)
        - The Round File (2007) TV episode .... Nurse Townsend
  12. "In Case of Emergency" .... Mrs Walsh (1 episode, 2007)
        - The Picture (2007) TV episode .... Mrs Walsh
  13. Jane Doe: Ties That Bind (2007) (TV) .... Cara Goodman
  14. "Saved" .... Evelyn Wilson (1 episode, 2006)
        - Who Do You Trust? (2006) TV episode .... Evelyn Wilson
  15. "The Evidence" .... Midge (1 episode, 2006)
        - And the Envelope Please (2006) TV episode .... Midge
  16. The TV Set (2006) .... Lois
  17. "The Suite Life of Zack and Cody" .... Grandma Marilyn (1 episode, 2006)
    ... aka "TSL" (USA: informal short title)
        - Not So Suite 16 (2006) TV episode (as Katherine Joosten) .... Grandma Marilyn
  18. Intellectual Property (2006) .... Nurse
    ... aka Dark Mind (USA: new title)
  19. "Reba" .... Director (1 episode, 2006)
        - Brock's Got Stones (2006) TV episode .... Director
  20. Cheaper by the Dozen 2 (2005) .... Theatre Patron
    ... aka Moins cher la douzaine 2 (Canada: French title)
  21. "Malcolm in the Middle" .... Claire (1 episode, 2005)
        - Malcolm Defends Reese (2005) TV episode .... Claire
  22. "Love, Inc." .... Doris (1 episode, 2005)
        - The Honeymooners (2005) TV episode .... Doris
  23. Halfway Decent (2005) .... Bonnie's Mom
  24. Breadwinners (2005) (TV) .... Phyllis
  25. Wedding Crashers (2005) .... Chazz's Mom
  26. "Grey's Anatomy" .... Mrs. Drake (1 episode, 2005)
        - Shake Your Groove Thing (2005) TV episode .... Mrs. Drake
  27. Fathers and Sons (2005) (TV) (uncredited) .... Gene's Mom
  28. "Joan of Arcadia" .... Old Lady God (8 episodes, 2003-2005)
        - Common Thread (2005) TV episode .... Old Lady God
        - Trial and Error (2005) TV episode .... Old Lady God
        - Independence Day (2005) TV episode .... Old Lady God
        - Out of Sight (2004) TV episode .... Old Lady God
        - Only Connect (2004) TV episode .... Old Lady God
          (3 more)
  29. Taking Your Life (2005) .... Helen
  30. Hostage (2005/I) .... Louise
    ... aka Hostage - Entführt (Germany)
  31. McBride: It's Murder, Madam (2005) (TV) .... Judge Broderick
  32. "Gilmore Girls" .... Mazie Fortner (1 episode, 2004)
    ... aka "Gilmore Girls: Beginnings" (USA: rerun title)
        - Written in the Stars (2004) TV episode .... Mazie Fortner
  33. Combustion (2004) (TV) .... Miss Knight
    ... aka Silent Killer (USA)
  34. Breaking Dawn (2004) .... Neighbor
  35. "Everwood" .... Mrs. Hammerhill (1 episode, 2004)
    ... aka "Our New Life in Everwood" (UK: new syndication title)
        - Last Looks (2004) TV episode .... Mrs. Hammerhill
  36. "Life with Bonnie" .... Phyllis (1 episode, 2004)
        - Therabeautic (2004) TV episode .... Phyllis
  37. "Yes, Dear" .... Claire Atkinson (1 episode, 2004)
        - Dead Aunt, Dead Aunt... (2004) TV episode (as Kathryn Joostyn) .... Claire Atkinson
  38. "Will & Grace" .... Felicia (1 episode, 2004)
        - Ice Cream Balls (2004) TV episode .... Felicia
  39. "Curb Your Enthusiasm" .... Woman at Reception (1 episode, 2004)
        - The Weatherman (2004) TV episode .... Woman at Reception
  40. "The King of Queens" .... Maureen (1 episode, 2003)
        - Santa Claustrophobia (2003) TV episode .... Maureen
  41. Secret Santa (2003) (TV) .... Winifred
  42. Red Roses and Petrol (2003) .... Nurse
  43. "Strong Medicine" .... Mrs. Nolan (1 episode, 2003)
        - Coming Clean (2003) TV episode .... Mrs. Nolan
  44. "Less Than Perfect" .... Old Lady (1 episode, 2003)
        - Rules (2003) TV episode .... Old Lady
  45. "Charmed" .... Wife (1 episode, 2003)
        - My Three Witches (2003) TV episode .... Wife
  46. "Hope & Faith" .... Funeral Guest (1 episode, 2003)
        - Remembrance of Rings Past (2003) TV episode (uncredited) .... Funeral Guest
  47. Wasabi Tuna (2003) .... Erma
  48. "The Drew Carey Show" .... Natalie / ... (2 episodes, 1998-2003)
        - A Speedy Recovery (2003) TV episode .... Natalie
        - Drew Dates a Senior (1998) TV episode .... Ruth
  49. "A.U.S.A." .... Ginny Romano (2 episodes, 2003)
        - The Kiss (2003) TV episode .... Ginny Romano
        - Pilot (2003) TV episode .... Ginny Romano
  50. "Judging Amy" .... Judge Drabowsky (1 episode, 2003)
        - Wild Card (2003) TV episode .... Judge Drabowsky
  51. "General Hospital" .... Ida / ... (5 episodes, 2002-2003)
        - Episode #1.10183 (2003) TV episode .... Ida
        - Episode #1.10182 (2003) TV episode .... Ida
        - Episode #1.10180 (2002) TV episode .... Ida
        - Episode #1.10179 (2002) TV episode .... Ida
        - Episode #1.10178 (2002) TV episode .... Ida Warren
  52. Highway to Oblivion (2003) (TV) .... Nancy
  53. "Even Stevens" .... Edna Manning (1 episode, 2002)
        - Stevens Manor (2002) TV episode .... Edna Manning
  54. "The West Wing" .... Dolores Landingham (30 episodes, 1999-2002)
        - Debate Camp (2002) TV episode .... Dolores Landingham
        - Bartlet for America (2001) TV episode .... Dolores Landingham
        - Two Cathedrals (2001) TV episode .... Dolores Landingham
        - 18th and Potomac (2001) TV episode .... Dolores Landingham
        - Bad Moon Rising (2001) TV episode .... Dolores Landingham
          (25 more)
  55. Cojones (2002) .... Old Lady
  56. "So Little Time" .... Louise Van Horn (1 episode, 2002)
        - The Volunteer (2002) TV episode .... Louise Van Horn
  57. "The Division" .... Constance 'Connie ' Langtry (1 episode, 2002)
    ... aka "Heart of the City"
        - Journey (2002) TV episode .... Constance 'Connie ' Langtry
  58. "Titus" .... Betty (1 episode, 2002)
        - Bachelor Party (2002) TV episode .... Betty
  59. "The X Files" .... Agent Edie Boal (1 episode, 2002)
    ... aka "The X-Files" (USA)
        - Trust No 1 (2002) TV episode .... Agent Edie Boal
  60. Lehi's Wife (2002) .... Ida Smith
  61. "Spin City" .... Sister Agnes (1 episode, 2001)
        - She's Gotta Habit (2001) TV episode .... Sister Agnes
  62. "Raising Dad" (1 episode, 2001)
        - Baby, You Can't Drive My Car (2001) TV episode
  63. "Dead Last" .... Nurse (1 episode, 2001)
        - Gastric Distress (2001) TV episode .... Nurse
  64. "Providence" .... Miss O'Meara / ... (2 episodes, 1999-2001)
        - Dad (2001) TV episode .... Mrs. Nielsen
        - Home Again (1999) TV episode .... Miss O'Meara
  65. "Arli$$" .... Kirby's Mother (1 episode, 2001)
        - You Are Your Priorities (2001) TV episode .... Kirby's Mother
  66. "Dharma & Greg" .... Claire / ... (7 episodes, 1998-2001)
        - How This Happened (2001) TV episode .... Claire
        - The Story of K (2001) TV episode .... Claire
        - For Pete's Sake (2001) TV episode .... Claire
        - Let's Get Fiscal (2001) TV episode .... Claire
        - Playing the Field (2000) TV episode .... Claire
          (2 more)
  67. "Ally McBeal" .... Sister Alice (1 episode, 2001)
        - Falling Up (2001) TV episode .... Sister Alice
  68. "Becker" .... Mrs. Goldsmith (1 episode, 2000)
        - Smoke'em If You Got 'Em (2000) TV episode .... Mrs. Goldsmith
  69. Code Blue (2000) (VG) .... Gladys Reilly
  70. Hellraiser: Inferno (2000) (V) .... Mother
  71. "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" .... Genevive Holt (1 episode, 2000)
    ... aka "BtVS" (USA: promotional abbreviation)
    ... aka "Buffy" (USA: short title)
    ... aka "Buffy, the Vampire Slayer: The Series" (USA: long title)
        - Where the Wild Things Are (2000) TV episode .... Genevive Holt

  72. Kiss Toledo Goodbye (1999) .... Wheelchair Lady
  73. "Thanks" .... Mrs. Sturges (3 episodes, 1999)
        - Privacy (1999) TV episode .... Mrs. Sturges
        - Tobacco (1999) TV episode .... Mrs. Sturges
        - Pilot (1999) TV episode .... Mrs. Sturges
  74. "Tracey Takes On..." .... Diner Waitress (1 episode, 1999)
        - End of the World (1999) TV episode .... Diner Waitress
  75. "Home Improvement" .... Thelma McCreedy (1 episode, 1999)
        - Chop Shop 'til You Drop (1999) TV episode .... Thelma McCreedy
  76. Phoenix (1998) .... Esther
  77. "The Nanny" .... Ward Nurse (1 episode, 1998)
        - The Pre-Nup (1998) TV episode .... Ward Nurse
  78. "Just Shoot Me!" .... Mrs. Pierce (1 episode, 1998)
        - The Kiss (1998) TV episode .... Mrs. Pierce
  79. "Prey" .... Landlady (1 episode, 1998)
        - Discovery (1998) TV episode .... Landlady
  80. Best Men (1997) .... Edie
  81. "Brooklyn South" .... Mrs. Mariah Westbrook (2 episodes, 1997)
        - Touched by a Checkered Cab (1997) TV episode .... Mrs. Mariah Westbrook
        - Why Can't Even a Couple of Us Get Along? (1997) TV episode .... Mrs. Mariah Westbrook
  82. "NYPD Blue" .... Mrs. Prows (1 episode, 1997)
        - Is Paris Burning? (1997) TV episode .... Mrs. Prows
  83. "Men Behaving Badly" .... Saleswoman (1 episode, 1997)
    ... aka "It's a Man's World" (New Zealand: English title)
        - After Midnight (1997) TV episode .... Saleswoman
  84. "Profiler" .... Morganna Styles (1 episode, 1997)
        - Into the Abyss (1997) TV episode .... Morganna Styles
  85. "Frasier" .... Vera (1 episode, 1997)
        - Roz's Turn (1997) TV episode .... Vera
  86. "Life with Roger" .... Mrs. Mitchell (1 episode, 1997)
        - Dial M for Muffin (1997) TV episode .... Mrs. Mitchell
  87. "Seinfeld" .... Warden Betsy (1 episode, 1997)
        - The Little Jerry (1997) TV episode .... Warden Betsy
  88. "Boston Common" .... Mrs. Schuster (1 episode, 1996)
        - Trustee and Sympathy (1996) TV episode .... Mrs. Schuster
  89. "Murphy Brown" .... Secretary #83 (1 episode, 1996)
        - That's the Way the Corky Crumbles (1996) TV episode .... Secretary #83
  90. "Goode Behavior" (1 episode, 1996)
        - Goode Cause (1996) TV episode
  91. "Roseanne" .... Carol, woman in dance class / ... (2 episodes, 1996)
        - Ballroom Blitz (1996) TV episode .... Carol, woman in dance class
        - The Thrilla near the Vanilla Extract (1996) TV episode .... Supermarket customer
  92. "ER" .... Lois (1 episode, 1996)
        - A Shift in the Night (1996) TV episode .... Lois
  93. The Making of a Hollywood Madam (1996) (TV) .... Mrs. Oshotz
    ... aka The Good Doctor: The Paul Fleiss Story
  94. "3rd Rock from the Sun" .... Cafeteria Lady (1 episode, 1996)
    ... aka "3rd Rock" (USA: promotional abbreviation)
    ... aka "Life As We Know It"
        - Dick, Smoker (1996) TV episode .... Cafeteria Lady
  95. "Grace Under Fire" .... Ida Reilly (1 episode, 1995)
        - Daycare (1995) TV episode .... Ida Reilly
  96. "Picket Fences" .... Waitress (1 episode, 1995)
        - Reap the Whirlwind (1995) TV episode .... Waitress
  97. The Stranger Beside Me (1995) (TV)
  98. "Pointman" .... Lois (1 episode, 1995)
        - The Jumper (1995) TV episode .... Lois
  99. "Family Matters" .... Grocery Checker (1 episode, 1995)
        - My Bodyguard (1995) TV episode .... Grocery Checker

  100. The Package (1989) .... Waitress
  101. "Sable" .... Waitress (1 episode, 1987)
        - Hunt (1987) TV episode .... Waitress
  102. Lady Blue (1985) (TV) .... Margo
  103. Grandview, U.S.A. (1984) .... Mrs. Clark
Self:
  1. "The View" .... Herself (2 episodes, 2007-2008)
        - Episode dated 20 November 2008 (2008) TV episode .... Herself
        - Episode dated 15 November 2007 (2007) TV episode .... Herself
  2. "The Bonnie Hunt Show" .... Herself (1 episode, 2008)
        - Episode dated 14 November 2008 (2008) TV episode .... Herself
  3. 12th Annual Prism Awards (2008) (TV) .... Herself
  4. The 60th Primetime Emmy Awards (2008) (TV) .... Herself - Presenter
  5. The 57th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (2005) (TV) .... Herself - Presenter
  6. "SoapTalk" .... Herself (1 episode, 2003)
        - Episode dated 29 December 2003 (2003) TV episode .... Herself
Archive Footage:
  1. "Desperate Housewives"
        - Special: Secrets, Lies and Suicide (2007) TV episode .... Karen McCluskey
        - Special: The Juiciest Bites (2007) TV episode .... Karen McCluskey


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Kathryn Joosten can be spotted playing one of the nurses in the Volkswagen Jetta commercial featuring a nursing home escapee. more
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