Kathy Najimy
ActingAbout Kathy Najimy
Kathy Ann Najimy (born February 6, 1957) is an American actress, most notable as Olive Massery on the television series Veronica's Closet, Sister Mary Patrick in Sister Act and the voice of Peggy Hill on the animated television series King of the Hill. Prior to her film work, she was best known for two Off Broadway shows with Mo Gaffney working as the duo Kathy and Mo. One of the shows became an HBO comedy special and garnered Najimy her first nationwide fan base. Description above from the Wikipedia article Kathy Najimy, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Kathy Najimy reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Comedy
The majority of Kathy Najimy's filmography leans towards the Comedy genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 62% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Kathy Najimy remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Kathy & Mo Show: Parallel Lives, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Kathy Najimy Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Kathy Najimy's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Kathy Najimy.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Hoppers | Dr. Sam (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | Hocus Pocus 2 | Mary Sanderson | Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | Single All the Way | Carole | Average | Similar → |
| 2020 | In Search of the Sanderson Sisters: A Hocus Pocus Hulaween Takeover | Mary Sanderson | Hit | Similar → |
| 2020 | Mae West: Dirty Blonde | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Dumplin' | Mrs. Michalchuk | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Hocus Pocus 25th Anniversary Halloween Bash | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | All You Can Eat | Debra | Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | No Letting Go | Dr. Nancy Harris | Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | A Christmas Melody | Aunt Sarah | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | Descendants | Evil Queen | Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | A Madea Christmas | Kim | Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | Clutter | Ethel Bradford | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | Why We Laugh: Funny Women | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | Stars in Shorts | Sid's Mother | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | Secret of the Wings | Minister of Summer (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | How to Fall in Love | Kim | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | Five | Rocky | Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | California Romanza | Auntie JoJo | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | Step Up 3D | Mrs. Alexander | Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | Prop 8: The Musical | Prop 8 Leader's #2 Wife | Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | Tinker Bell | Minister of Summer (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | WALL·E | Mary (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | Scooby-Doo! Pirates Ahoy! | Sunny St. Cloud (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | Tom and Jerry: Shiver Me Whiskers | Blue Parrot Betty (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | Brother Bear 2 | Aunt Taqqiq (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | Rugrats: Tales from the Crib: Three Jacks & A Beanstalk | Goosey (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 2005 | Getting Played | Dr. Heidi Z. Klemmer | Average | Similar → |
| 2005 | Wayside: The Movie | Mrs. Jewls (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 2004 | Balto III: Wings of Change | Dipsy (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | The Scream Team | Mariah | Average | Similar → |
| 2001 | Rat Race | Beverly Pear | Average | Similar → |
| 2001 | The Wedding Planner | Geri | Average | Similar → |
| 2000 | If These Walls Could Talk 2 | Doctor | Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | Jackie's Back! | Lola Molina (Jackie's Stalker) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | CinderElmo | Stepmother | Average | Similar → |
| 1998 | Bride of Chucky | Motel Maid | Average | Similar → |
| 1998 | Hope Floats | Toni Post | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | Cats Don't Dance | Tillie Hippo (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | Jeffrey | Acolyte | Average | Similar → |
| 1995 | The Kathy & Mo Show: The Dark Side | Kathy | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | In Search of Dr. Seuss | Kathy Lane | Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit | Sister Mary Patrick | Average | Similar → |
| 1993 | Hocus Pocus | Mary Sanderson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | Sister Act | Sister Mary Patrick | Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | This Is My Life | Angela | Average | Similar → |
| 1991 | The Kathy & Mo Show: Parallel Lives | Kathy | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | The Fisher King | Crazed Video Customer | Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | Soapdish | Tawyny Miller | Average | Similar → |
| 1991 | The Hard Way | Lang's Girl Friday | Average | Similar → |
Kathy Najimy - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Kathy Najimy?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Kathy Najimy is "The Kathy & Mo Show: Parallel Lives" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Kathy Najimy acted in?
Kathy Najimy has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Kathy Najimy?
Other notable films include "The Kathy & Mo Show: The Dark Side", "WALL·E", and "Scooby-Doo! Pirates Ahoy!".