Loretta Swit

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Biography

The role of the brittle, unwaveringly loyal and patriotic, but secretly passionate Houlihan became the most enduring role in her long career, which featured numerous guest appearances in TV movies and on game shows. After her 11 years on "M*A*S*H," Swit struggled to distance herself from the role in made for television movies like "Games Mother Never Taught You" (CBS, 1982) and "The Execution" (NBC, 1985), while landing the role of Chris …
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Job Title

Actor, Consultants & Advisors

Born

November 4, 1937

Career Milestones

2001

Made West End debut in "The Vagina Monologues"

Hosted "Those Incredible Animals" on Discovery Channel

Returned to Broadway, succeeding Cleo Laine as Princess Puffer in "Drood/The Mystery of Edwin Drood" (dates approximate)

1981

Co-starred in the feature "S.O.B."

1981

Created the role of Chris Cagney in the CBS TV-movie "Cagney and Lacey"

Co-starred in the Broadway production of "Same Time, Next Year" during a hiatus from "M*A*S*H*"

1972

Made TV-movie debut in "Shirts/Skins" (ABC)

1972

Made feature film debut, "Stand Up and Be Counted"

Starred as Margaret 'Hot Lips' Houlihan on "M*A*S*H" (CBS)

1969

Had early TV exposure on episode of "Hawaii Five-O"

Toured as Agnes Gooch in "Mame"

Awards

1983

Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress In a Comedy, Variety or Music Series in M*A*S*H

1982

Golden Globe Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television in M*A*S*H

1982

Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress In a Comedy, Variety or Music Series in M*A*S*H

1981

Golden Globe Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Comedy Or Musical in M*A*S*H

1981

Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress In a Comedy, Variety or Music Series in M*A*S*H

1980

Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress In a Comedy, Variety or Music Series in M*A*S*H

1979

Golden Globe Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Comedy Or Musical in M*A*S*H

1979

Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress In a Comedy or Comedy-Variety or Music Series in M*A*S*H

1978

Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Continuing Performance By a Supporting Actress In a Comedy Series in M*A*S*H

1977

Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Continuing Performance By a Supporting Actress In a Comedy Series in M*A*S*H

1976

Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Continuing Performance By a Supporting Actress in M*A*S*H

1975

Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Continuing Performance By a Supporting Actress in M*A*S*H

1974

Primetime Emmy Award for Best Supporting Actress In Comedy in M*A*S*H

1973

Golden Globe Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television in M*A*S*H