Portrait of Cynthia Szigeti

Cynthia Szigeti

Acting

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.

Born: October 26, 1949

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, USA

Filmography

2008
Diamonds and Guns

as Mrs. Antignatti

2004
Nobody Knows Anything!

as Jimmy's Mother

2000
Curb Your Enthusiasm

as Incest Group Leader

1998
1995
Man of the Year

as Betty Levy

1992
1990
Beverly Hills, 90210

as Madame Raven

1990
1990
Midnight Ride

as Mrs. Egan

1989
Seinfeld

as Sherry Becker

1989
A Sinful Life

as Mrs. Crow

1988
976-EVIL

as Operator

1988
The Wrong Guys

as Spa Matron

1987
Hunk

as Chachka

1984
Johnny Dangerously

as Mrs. Capone

1984
Repo Man

as U.F.O. Lady

1980
The Jayne Mansfield Story

as Girl at Movie Popcorn Stand

1980
The Gong Show Movie

as Diner Doll Sophie

1978
WKRP in Cincinnati

as Merciful Sister of Melody #2

1976
The Big Bus

as Bus Passenger