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Personal Info

Gender

Female

Birthday

1949-10-26 (75 years old)

Place of Birth

Los Angeles, California, USA

Cynthia Szigeti

Biography:

Cynthia Szigeti (October 26, 1949 – August 10, 2016) was an American comic actress and acting teacher, known for her work at the Groundlings, an improv and sketch comedy troupe and school in Los Angeles, and the ACME Comedy Theatre. Her students included Adam Carolla, Will Forte, Lisa Kudrow, Joel McHale, Conan O'Brien and Julia Sweeney. Her professional acting credits included National Lampoon's European Vacation, as well as roles in Seinfeld and Curb Your Enthusiasm.

Known For

Acting

2008

Diamonds and Guns as Mrs. Antignatti

2004

Nobody Knows Anything! as Jimmy's Mother

2002

2000

Curb Your Enthusiasm as Incest Group Leader

1998

1995

Man of the Year as Betty Levy

1992

1990

Midnight Ride as Mrs. Egan

1989

A Sinful Life as Mrs. Crow
Seinfeld as Sherry Becker

1988

976-EVIL as Operator
The Wrong Guys as Spa Matron

1987

Hunk as Chachka

1985

1984

Repo Man as U.F.O. Lady

1980

The Jayne Mansfield Story as Girl at Movie Popcorn Stand

1978

WKRP in Cincinnati as Merciful Sister of Melody #2

1977

1976

The Big Bus as Bus Passenger

Writing