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Debra Jo Rupp

Debra Jo Rupp

Actor, also producer · Born February 24, 1951 (75) · Glendale, California, USA

Debra Jo Rupp is an American stage, film and television actress, best known for playing Kitty Forman on the television sitcom "That '70s Show". She's a graduate in Drama from the University of Rochester, New York, USA.

Biography from TMDB.

Born
February 24, 1951 (75)
From
Glendale, California, USA
Works as
Actor, also producer
Titles
50 on MovieCove · 66 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 155 days to Oct 26Down 19% in 30 days

What are Debra Jo Rupp's films like?

Across their 22 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Self and Bonds.

Genres

Comedy9 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 35th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Comedy movies
Adventure2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 20th percentile
: browse their Adventure movies
Drama2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 49th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Drama movies

Their MovieCove films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Midcredits 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
Self
38%
Bonds
30%
Morality
12%
Society
12%
Survival
5%
Power
1%
Ideas
1%
Identity9 titles, browse their movies with this themeFamily bonds8 titles, browse their movies with this themeFriendship5 titles, browse their movies with this themeRomantic love3 titles, browse their movies with this themeComing of age3 titles, browse their movies with this themeCommunity3 titles, browse their movies with this themeJustice2 titles, browse their movies with this themeAmbition4 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 17 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Light: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their light movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

Light 12 · Serious 3 · Dark 2

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

Grounded 11 · Stylized 4 · Heightened 2

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

Gentle 7 · Charged 8 · Intense 2

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

Steady 11 · Shifting 5 · Whiplash 1

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

A split, not a type: Straight-faced 3 · Some laughs 6 · Funny 8

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

Slow burn 7 · Even-paced 10 · Relentless 0

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

Casual 15 · Engaged 2 · Full focus 0

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

Resolved 16 · Open-ended 1 · Ambiguous 0

Roles they play

5 analyzed roles

Usually the Mentor: 2 of 5 analyzed roles.

Mentor
2 of 5
Threshold guardian
1 of 5
Ally
1 of 5
Trickster
1 of 5

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Joyful
11
Tense
9
Warm
8
Absurd
7
Contemplative
6
Other
17

How their films linger

Feel-good14 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFun9 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful6 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteThought-provoking4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteWistful3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteBittersweet2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 2 with a twist

  • Happy15
  • Bittersweet4
  • Tragic1
  • Ambiguous2

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 Debra Jo Rupp's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 40 of their 50 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service.

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Debra Jo Rupp's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits 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

66 credits, 50 with a MovieCove page; 5 appearances as themselves are hidden until asked for.

  • Be@rbrick(2025)

    Show as Miss Milton

    Midcredits score: 33rd percentile of all shows (provisional, few ratings)

  • Agatha All Along(2024)

    Show 9 episodes · as Mrs. Hart

    Midcredits score: 57th percentile of all shows

  • That '90s Show(2023)

    Show 26 episodes · Executive Producer · as Kitty Forman

    Midcredits score: 24th percentile of all shows

  • WandaVision(2021)

    Show 5 episodes · as Sharon Davis (a.k.a. Mrs. Hart)

    Midcredits score: 89th percentile of all shows

  • Fair Market Value(2019)

    as Carol Coogan

    Midcredits score: 35th percentile of all films

  • The Social Ones(2019)

    as Sheila Berger

    Midcredits score: 26th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • I Feel Bad (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)

    Show 1 episode · as Griff's Mom

  • This Is Us(2016)

    Show 4 episodes · as Linda

    Midcredits score: 98th percentile of all shows

  • The Ranch(2016)

    Show 1 episode · as Janice

    Midcredits score: 75th percentile of all shows

  • The Opposite Sex(2014)

    as Tracy

    Midcredits score: 7th percentile of all films

  • Super Buddies(2013)

    as Cow (voice)

    Midcredits score: 18th percentile of all films

  • Congratulations(2012)

    as Nancy Riley

    Midcredits score: 43rd percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Elementary(2012)

    Show 1 episode · as Sheriff Malick

    Midcredits score: 87th percentile of all shows

  • Hart of Dixie(2011)

    Show 1 episode · as Betsy Maynard

    Midcredits score: 81st percentile of all shows

  • Spooky Buddies(2011)

    as Zelda (voice)

    Midcredits score: 26th percentile of all films

  • Better With You (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    Show 22 episodes · as Vicky Putney

  • She's Out of My League(2010)

    as Mrs. Kettner

    Midcredits score: 55th percentile of all films

  • NCIS: Los Angeles(2009)

    Show 1 episode · as Ginger

    Midcredits score: 51st percentile of all shows

  • Jackson (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    as Nice Lady

  • Kickin' It Old Skool(2007)

    as Sylvia Schumacher

    Midcredits score: 13th percentile of all films

  • Air Buddies(2006)

    as Belinda (voice)

    Midcredits score: 24th percentile of all films

  • Spymate(2005)

    as Edith

    Midcredits score: 15th percentile of all films

  • Grey's Anatomy(2005)

    Show 1 episode · as Jo's Therapist

    Midcredits score: 77th percentile of all shows

  • Robot Chicken(2005)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

    Midcredits score: 78th percentile of all shows

  • Lucky 13(2005)

    as Mrs. Baker

    Midcredits score: 15th percentile of all films

  • The Act (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    as Rosy Marconi

  • Teacher's Pet(2004)

    as Mrs. Mary Lou Moira Angela Darling Helperman (voice)

    Midcredits score: 44th percentile of all films

  • The Tracy Morgan Show (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    Show 2 episodes · as Ms. Laneworthy

  • Teacher's Pet(2000)

    Show 47 episodes · as Mrs. Mary Lou Helperman

    Midcredits score: 22nd percentile of all shows

  • Law & Order: Special Victims Unit(1999)

    Show 1 episode · as Debra Hartnell

    Midcredits score: 88th percentile of all shows

  • The Hughleys (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    Show 1 episode · as Karen Clark

  • That '70s Show(1998)

    Show 200 episodes · as Kitty Forman

    Midcredits score: 91st percentile of all shows

  • From the Earth to the Moon(1998)

    Show 1 episode · as Marilyn See

    Midcredits score: 95th percentile of all shows

  • Senseless(1998)

    as Fertility Clinic Attendant

    Midcredits score: 44th percentile of all films

  • Clockwatchers(1997)

    as Barbara

    Midcredits score: 68th percentile of all films

  • Reasons of the Heart(1996)

    as Viv Rushton

    Midcredits score: 50th percentile of all films

  • 7th Heaven(1996)

    Show 1 episode · as June McKinley

    Midcredits score: 9th percentile of all shows

  • Sgt. Bilko(1996)

    as Mrs. Hall

    Midcredits score: 37th percentile of all films

  • Caroline in the City(1995)

    Show 1 episode · as Melody

    Midcredits score: 20th percentile of all shows

  • If Not for You (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    Show 7 episodes · as Eileen

  • The Jeff Foxworthy Show (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    Show 18 episodes · as Gayle

  • The Office (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    Show 6 episodes · as Beth Avery

  • Friends(1994)

    Show 6 episodes · as Alice Knight

    Midcredits score: 97th percentile of all shows

  • Touched by an Angel(1994)

    Show 1 episode · as Mayor Risa Hoigard

    Midcredits score: 28th percentile of all shows

  • ER(1994)

    Show 1 episode · as Mrs. Dibble

    Midcredits score: 88th percentile of all shows

  • MacShayne: The Final Roll of the Dice(1994)

    as Alice

    Midcredits score: 19th percentile of all films

  • MacShayne: Winner Takes All(1994)

    as Alice

    Midcredits score: 21st percentile of all films

  • Diagnosis Murder(1993)

    Show 1 episode · as Dr. Nora Stebbings

    Midcredits score: 48th percentile of all shows

  • The Odd Couple: Together Again (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    as Plaza Asdsistant Manager

  • The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr.(1993)

    Show 1 episode · as Ms. Plowright

    Midcredits score: 90th percentile of all shows

  • In the Line of Duty: Ambush in Waco(1993)

    as Dorrie

    Midcredits score: 27th percentile of all films

  • Hearts Afire(1992)

    Show 2 episodes · as Brenda Swain

    Midcredits score: 46th percentile of all shows

  • Death Becomes Her(1992)

    as Psychiatric Patient

    Midcredits score: 75th percentile of all films

  • A Woman Scorned: The Betty Broderick Story(1992)

    as Alice

    Midcredits score: 76th percentile of all films

  • Civil Wars (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    Show 1 episode · as Florence Herrigan

  • Blossom(1990)

    Show 2 episodes · Actor

    Midcredits score: 14th percentile of all shows

  • Grand (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    Show 1 episode · as Cheryl Ann

  • Family Matters(1989)

    Show 1 episode · as Miss Connors

    Midcredits score: 33rd percentile of all shows

  • Mothers, Daughters and Lovers (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    as Lottie

  • Seinfeld(1989)

    Show 2 episodes · as Katie

    Midcredits score: 97th percentile of all shows

  • Big(1988)

    as Miss Patterson

    Midcredits score: 91st percentile of all films

  • The Days and Nights of Molly Dodd (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    Show 1 episode · as Waitress

  • L.A. Law(1986)

    Show 1 episode · as Gretchen Tomba

    Midcredits score: 56th percentile of all shows

  • The Equalizer (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    Show 1 episode · as Marge

  • Kate & Allie(1984)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

    Midcredits score: 40th percentile of all shows

  • Newhart (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    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 65 titles from 1982 to 2024; peak year 2005.

Biggest box office

Big (1988)

$152M worldwide

Highest rated

Big (1988)

Midcredits 91st

Most popular right now

That '70s Show (1998)

Film career

19822024

Peak 2005 · steadily prominent in film for years. Top draw in 1 MovieCove 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
Acting65 of 65: 64 only acting, 1 with another role · typical Midcredits score46thProducing1 of 65: 0 only producing, 1 with another role

By decade

1980s9 · acting1990s28 · acting2000s12 · acting2010s13 · acting2020s3 · 3 acting · 1 crew

Billing

usually 8th · top billed in 0% of 13 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 Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, 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.

How do Debra Jo Rupp's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 31st percentile, the median of all 22; across their 17 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 32nd percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

32ndpercentile
Typical film, the median of 17

Approval · how many liked their films

24thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 17

Reach · how many have seen their films

66thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 17

Midcredits score across 50 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up17
  • 50th to 74th6
  • 25th to 49th14
  • Below 25th13

Shape of the crowd

20 of their 50 titles are Mixed.

  • Universally Loved7
  • Loved with Detractors1
  • Divisive3
  • Cult Classic2
  • Crowd Pleaser16
  • Broadly Agreed1
  • Mixed20

Most divisive · actor

The Social Ones (2019)

96th percentile spread · 59% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

This Is Us (2016)

Midcredits 98th · 91% liked

Reviewers score the acting 61/100 in their films, across 14 reviewed titles; fans 74, detractors 42. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; 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 Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove 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 Debra Jo Rupp's work okay for kids?

Across up to 8 MovieCove titles with content scores, sex & nudity and alcohol & drugs run heavier than most films and violence & gore lighter.

Their medianMedian of all filmsMiddle 80% of their titles
Violence & Gore5 titles21–49 · median 22 · mildlighter than most filmsMedian of all films: 44
Sex & Nudity8 titles35–57 · median 46 · moderateheavier than most filmsMedian of all films: 32
Profanity6 titles22–49 · median 36 · moderatenear the median of all filmsMedian of all films: 36
Alcohol & Drugs5 titles31–62 · median 44 · moderateheavier than most filmsMedian of all films: 33
Frightening / Intense4 titlesmedian 44 · moderateMedian 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 Debra Jo Rupp work with?

People who share at least 2 of Debra Jo Rupp's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Robert Vince shares the most, 3.

Directors

Writers

Actors

Composers, cinematographers and editors

Producers

Mixed roles