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Susie Essman

Susie Essman

Actor · Born May 31, 1955 (71) · New York City, New York, USA

Screen Actors Guild Award nominee

Susan "Susie" Essman (born May 31, 1955) is an American stand-up comedian, actress, writer, television producer, and voice artist. She is best known for her roles as Susie Greene on Curb Your Enthusiasm, Bobbi Wexler on Broad City, and as the voice of Mittens in Bolt. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.

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Biography from TMDB.

Born
May 31, 1955 (71)
From
New York City, New York, USA
Works as
Actor
Titles
35 on Motif · 47 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Official site (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 157 days to Oct 28Down 35% in 30 days

What are Susie Essman's films like?

Across their 14 Motif titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Bonds and Self.

Genres

Documentary5 titlesTypical Motif score: 86th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Documentary movies
Action2 titlesTypical Motif score: 23rd percentile
: browse their Action movies
Animation2 titlesTypical Motif score: 59th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Animation movies
Comedy2 titlesTypical Motif score: 41st percentile
: browse their Comedy movies

Their Motif films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Motif score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.

Themes

share of theme weight
Bonds
40%
Self
32%
Society
10%
Morality
10%
Ideas
6%
Survival
2%
Friendship5 titles, browse their movies with this themeIdentity4 titles, browse their movies with this themeFamily bonds4 titles, browse their movies with this themePurpose2 titles, browse their movies with this themeLegacy2 titles, browse their movies with this themeSelf-worth2 titles, browse their movies with this themeDeception2 titles, browse their movies with this themeLoyalty2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 12 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Light: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their light movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

Light 11 · Serious 1 · Dark 0

Grounded: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their grounded movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

Grounded 9 · Stylized 2 · Heightened 1

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

A split, not a type: Gentle 7 · Charged 4 · Intense 1

Steady: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their steady movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

Steady 8 · Shifting 4 · Whiplash 0

Some laughs: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their some laughs movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

Straight-faced 0 · Some laughs 6 · Funny 6

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 3 · Even-paced 8 · Relentless 1

Casual: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their casual movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 8 · Engaged 4 · Full focus 0

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 10 · Open-ended 1 · Ambiguous 1

Roles they play

5 analyzed roles

Usually the Ally: 3 of 5 analyzed roles.

Ally
3 of 5
Shadow
1 of 5
Threshold guardian
1 of 5

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Warm
9
Absurd
5
Joyful
5
Contemplative
5
Hopeful
4
Other
12

How their films linger

Feel-good9 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful8 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFun5 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteBittersweet2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteWistful2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 1 with a twist

  • Happy7
  • Bittersweet4
  • Ambiguous2
  • Cyclical1

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Susie Essman's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 33 of their 35 Motif titles stream on a subscription or free service.

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Susie Essman's titles on Motif; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Motif score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

47 credits, 35 with a Motif page; 26 appearances as themselves are hidden until asked for.

  • Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness: an Almost History of America(2026)

    Show 1 episode · as Susan B. Anthony

    Motif score: 29th percentile of all shows

  • Lego Marvel Avengers: Mission Demolition(2024)

    as Gloria (voice)

    Motif score: 55th percentile of all films

  • The Easy Kind (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2024)

    as Janice

  • Theater Camp(2023)

    as Woman in Hospital Bed (uncredited)

    Motif score: 80th percentile of all films

  • And Just Like That...(2021)

    Show 1 episode · as Rhonda

    Motif score: 14th percentile of all shows

  • Hacks(2021)

    Show 2 episodes · as Elaine

    Motif score: 96th percentile of all shows

  • Patrice O'Neal: Killing Is Easy(2021)

    Actor

    Motif score: 92nd percentile of all films

  • Harley Quinn(2019)

    Show 3 episodes · as Sharon (voice) · as Sharon / Grandma (voice)

    Motif score: 92nd percentile of all shows

  • Bless This Mess(2019)

    Show 7 episodes · as Donna

    Motif score: 47th percentile of all shows

  • Band Aid(2017)

    as Shirley

    Motif score: 67th percentile of all films

  • Weird Loners (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2015)

    Show 2 episodes · as Evelyn Goldfarb

  • Broad City(2014)

    Show 8 episodes · as Bobbi Wexler

    Motif score: 92nd percentile of all shows

  • The Goldbergs(2013)

    Show 1 episode · as Edie Robb

    Motif score: 84th percentile of all shows

  • Match Game (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2012)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Putzel (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2012)

    as Gilda

  • Blue Bloods(2010)

    Show 1 episode · as Judge Clarice Karl

    Motif score: 83rd percentile of all shows

  • Adventure Time(2010)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

    Motif score: 97th percentile of all shows

  • Cop Out(2010)

    as Laura

    Motif score: 22nd percentile of all films

  • Super Rhino(2009)

    as Mittens (voice)

    Motif score: 45th percentile of all films

  • Loving Leah(2009)

    as Malka

    Motif score: 74th percentile of all films

  • Bolt(2008)

    as Mittens (voice)

    Motif score: 72nd percentile of all films

  • Million Dollar Password (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2008)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Better Half (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2007)

    Show 5 episodes · Actor

  • The Man(2005)

    as Lieutenant Rita Carbone

    Motif score: 24th percentile of all films

  • American Dad!(2005)

    Show 7 episodes · as Esther Lonstein (voice)

    Motif score: 58th percentile of all shows

  • The Secret Lives of Dentists(2002)

    as Nurse

    Motif score: 59th percentile of all films

  • Kim Possible(2002)

    Show 1 episode · as Sadie (voice)

    Motif score: 72nd percentile of all shows

  • Law & Order: Criminal Intent(2001)

    Show 1 episode · as Ron Sherwood's Secretary

    Motif score: 76th percentile of all shows

  • Curb Your Enthusiasm(2000)

    Show 120 episodes · as Susie Greene

    Motif score: 98th percentile of all shows

  • Law & Order: Special Victims Unit(1999)

    Show 4 episodes · as Arlene Heller

    Motif score: 90th percentile of all shows

  • The Siege(1998)

    as Protest Speaker

    Motif score: 54th percentile of all films

  • The King of Queens(1998)

    Show 1 episode · as Marcia

    Motif score: 70th percentile of all shows

  • Volcano(1997)

    as Anita

    Motif score: 27th percentile of all films

  • What's Your Sign?(1997)

    as Carla

    Motif score: 14th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Ned & Stacey (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1995)

    Show 1 episode · as Aunt Ceil

  • Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1995)

    Show 1 episode · Additional Writing · as Susie (voice)

  • Hardcore TV (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1992)

    Show 11 episodes · as Sports Lady

  • Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze(1991)

    as Soho Woman

    Motif score: 47th percentile of all films

  • Law & Order(1990)

    Show 1 episode · as Ms. Shapiro · as Veronica Reynolds

    Motif score: 82nd percentile of all shows

  • The Simpsons(1989)

    Show 1 episode · as Aunt Sadie (voice)

    Motif score: 96th percentile of all shows

  • One Night Stand(1989)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

    Motif score: 58th percentile of all shows

  • Punchline(1988)

    as Lilah's Hairdresser

    Motif score: 35th percentile of all films

  • Baby Boom (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1988)

    Show 13 episodes · as Charlotte Elkman

  • Crocodile Dundee II(1988)

    as Tour Guide

    Motif score: 28th percentile of all films

  • Tax Attack '87 (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1987)

    as Voice

  • Kate & Allie(1984)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

    Motif score: 41st percentile of all shows

  • Off Color (not in the Motif catalog yet)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

Career shape

Star power in the 96th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 46 titles, 45 of them dated from 1984 to 2026; peak year 2009.

Biggest box office

Bolt (2008)

$310M worldwide

Highest rated

Curb Your Enthusiasm (2000)

Motif 98th

Film career

MilestoneNomination
19842026

Peak 2009 · fewer prominent film roles lately. Top draw in 1 Motif title. Film roles by billing, audience size and rating; 25+ votes. A show carries a single first-air date, so shows are not on the curve.

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting46 of 46: 45 only acting, 1 with another role · typical Motif score63rdOther crew1 of 46: 0 only other crew, 1 with another role

By decade

1980s7 · acting1990s10 · 10 acting · 1 crew2000s11 · acting2010s11 · acting2020s6 · acting

Billing

usually 10th · top billed in 0% of 12 roles
8803

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Motif score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on Motif, shown from 5 scored. Billing is TMDB cast order for roles with 25+ votes, billed in the top 30; the columns are the share of top-billed roles in each era, 5-year spans from the year on the label, merged until each holds at least 5 roles.

Awards

3 major nominations and no wins, 2006–2018.

  1. 2018
    • Screen Actors Guild Award, nominated · Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series
  2. 2010
    • Screen Actors Guild Award, nominated · Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series
  3. 2006
    • Screen Actors Guild Award, nominated · Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series

Major bodies only: the Oscars, Primetime Emmys, Golden Globes, BAFTAs and Screen Actors Guild Awards are named; Cannes, Venice, the Berlinale, Sundance, the directors', writers' and producers' guilds, the Grammys, Critics Choice and the Independent Spirit Awards count as other major bodies. Festival and regional prizes are not counted. Source: IMDb.

How do Susie Essman's films land?

Their typical Motif film has a Motif score in the 51st percentile, the median of all 16; across their 12 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 69th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

69thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 12

Approval · how many liked their films

69thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 12

Reach · how many have seen their films

73rdpercentile
Typical film, the median of 12

Motif score across 35 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up13
  • 50th to 74th10
  • 25th to 49th8
  • Below 25th4

Shape of the crowd

16 of their 35 titles are Crowd Pleasers.

  • Universally Loved7
  • Cult Classic1
  • Crowd Pleaser16
  • Broadly Agreed5
  • Mixed6

Most divisive · actor

What's Your Sign? (1997)

85th percentile spread · 45% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Curb Your Enthusiasm (2000)

Motif 98th · 92% liked

Reviewers score the acting 71/100 in their films, across 5 reviewed titles; fans 79, detractors 48. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on Motif; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Motif score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their Motif titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Is Susie Essman's work okay for kids?

Across up to 5 Motif titles with content scores, sex & nudity runs heavier than most films.

Their medianMedian of all filmsMiddle 80% of their titles
Violence & Gore4 titlesmedian 26 · mildMedian of all films: 44
Sex & Nudity5 titles19–56 · median 52 · moderateheavier than most filmsMedian of all films: 31
Profanity4 titlesmedian 84 · severeMedian of all films: 35
Alcohol & Drugs4 titlesmedian 30 · mildMedian of all films: 33
Frightening / Intense4 titlesmedian 33 · mildMedian of all films: 39

Severity 0–100 from the Content Guide. Categories with under 10 votes on a title are not counted. The band's colour is the severity of their median, named beside it.

Who does Susie Essman work with?

People who share at least 2 of Susie Essman's Motif titles, grouped by what they did on them; Larry David shares the most, 3.

Actors

Composers

Producers

Mixed roles