Susie Essman

Susie Essman has established herself as a notable comedian, actress, producer, and writer, recognized for her dynamic performances in television and film. After her breakout role as the iconic Susie Greene in the acclaimed HBO series Curb Your Enthusiasm, which premiered in 2000 and concluded its seminal twelve-season run in 2024, Susie Essman established herself as a dynamic actress, comedian, producer, and writer. Prior to her career-defining turn on Curb, Essman cultivated a robust stand-up comedy career, performing in clubs nationwide for over three decades. Her early television appearances included HBO’s ‘On Location: Women of the Night II’ in 1988, a guest spot on ‘The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson’ in 1989, and her own half-hour special on HBO’s ‘One Night Stand’ in 1992.

She also took on minor film roles in ‘Crocodile Dundee II’ and ‘Punchline,’ both released in 1988, and was featured in documentaries such as ‘Heroes of Jewish Comedy’ and ‘A History of Jewish Comedy.’ Essman’s portrayal of Susie Greene on Curb Your Enthusiasm garnered significant critical and audience acclaim for her character’s memorable and outspoken nature, solidifying her reputation as a formidable comedic talent throughout its twenty-four-year tenure. Expanding her versatile career into voice acting, Essman lent her distinct voice to the character Mittens in Disney’s animated feature film Bolt in 2008, a role she reprised in the 2009 short Super Rhino. She further contributed her voice talent as Helen Higgins on Comedy Central’s Crank Yankers and served as an occasional correspondent for The Daily Show. She also secured a recurring role as Malka in the 2009 television film Loving Leah.

in 2025, underscoring her continued engagement in high-profile entertainment ventures and her enduring appeal across various media platforms.