How successful is Kathy Griffin as an actress?
Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List has always been funniest when its titular star is at her most pathetic — cluelessly hosting home-shopping programming, enduring countless local media appearances in a desperate attempt to sell concert tickets — so you’d think it might be problematic that as the brassy redhead heads into her fifth season, she’s got two Emmys, widespread critical acclaim, and the ability to sell out concert halls across the nation. And that’s why it’s such a stroke of genius that Griffin is now focusing her attention on stalking true A-listers to learn the secrets of their success. http://popwatch.ew.com/popwatch/2009/06/kathy-griffin-dlist.html Mini Biography Kathy Griffin, a native of near-west Chicago suburbs, is the youngest of five children. She has three older brothers and an older sister. When her parents retired to California, Kathy moved west with them after gradua
Kathleen “Kathy” Mary Griffin (born November 4, 1960) is an American actress, stand-up comedian, and media personality. A self-proclaimed “D-list celebrity”, Griffin first gained recognition for her supporting role on the NBC sitcom Suddenly Susan, and is now the star of the Bravo reality show Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List. She has also worked as a voice artist and red carpet commentator, in addition to several other career pursuits. Award wins and nominations Year Group Award Result Show 2006 Emmy Award Outstanding Reality Program, Non-Competition Nominated “Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List” 2007 Emmy Award Outstanding Reality Program, Non-Competition Won “Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List” 2008 PGA Awards Non-Fiction Television Nominated “Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List” 2008 GLAAD Media Awards Outstanding Reality Series Won “Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List” 2008 Emmy Award Outstanding Variety, Music Or Comedy Special Nominated “Kathy Griffin: Straight To Hell
