Debra Jo Rupp

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Kitty on "That '70s Show"

Debra Jo Rupp plays Kitty Forman, the endearing mother of Eric on THAT '70s SHOW.

Rupp has been featured on numerous television shows including roles on "Friends" (recurring as Phoebe's sister-in-law), "Seinfeld" (recurring as Jerry's ditsy booking agent), and "ER." Additionally, she appeared in the Emmy-nominated HBO series "From the Earth to the Moon." Rupp also starred in such telefilms as "The Invaders," "In The Line of Duty – Ambush in Waco" and "A Woman Scorned: The Betty Broderick Story." Rupp can also be heard as the voice of the teacher, Mrs. Helperman, in the animated series "Teacher's Pet."

Her feature film credits include "Big," "Death Becomes Her" and "Sergeant Bilko." Her theatrical credits include the Broadway hit "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof" portraying Mae. Off-Broadway she has performed in "Frankie and Johnny" and "A Girl's Guide to Chaos" which showcased her comic ingenuity and initially brought her to Los Angeles.

Also in the can is the independent comedy "Lucky Thirteen," in which she plays the nagging mother of Zack Baker, who, due to his parents' dysfunctional marriage, has never been able to sustain a romantic relationship.

Rupp currently resides in Los Angeles. 

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