Miriam Flynn (born June 18, 1952) is an American voice actress and character actress. She is best known as Cousin Catherine in the National Lampoon's Vacation franchise. As a voice artist, she has been featured in The Land Before Time series, Taz-Mania as the title character's mother, Jean, Poil in The Spooktacular New Adventures of Casper, and Family Guy. She also played Sister Helen on the TV sitcom Grounded for Life and Coop's mom in Megas XLR. She also starred in her own Sitcom Maggie on ABC in 1981.
Known For
The Emperor's New Groove
(2000)
The Piñata Lady (voice)
National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation
(1989)
Cousin Catherine
National Lampoon's Vacation
(1983)
Cousin Catherine
Babe
(1995)
Maa (voice)
Vegas Vacation
(1997)
Cousin Catherine
The Land Before Time VI: The Secret of Saurus Rock
(1998)
Grandma (voice)
The Land Before Time V: The Mysterious Island
(1997)
Grandma (voice)
The Land Before Time VIII: The Big Freeze
(2001)
Grandma (voice)
Self Reliance
(2023)
Becky Ann
The Land Before Time X: The Great Longneck Migration
(2003)
Grandma (voice)
The Land Before Time XIV: Journey of the Brave
(2016)
Grandma (voice)
Mr. Mom
(1983)
Annette
The Land Before Time IX: Journey to Big Water
(2002)
Diplodocus Mom / Grandma (voice)
Waiting for Guffman
(1996)
Costume Dresser
Alvin and the Chipmunks Meet the Wolfman
(2000)
Principal Milliken (voice)
The Land Before Time XI: Invasion of the Tinysauruses
(2005)
Grandma (voice)
Full Filmography
Acting
First Family
(1980)
Feebleman's Secretary
Class Reunion
(1982)
Bunny Packard
National Lampoon's Vacation
(1983)
Cousin Catherine
Mr. Mom
(1983)
Annette
Her Life as a Man
(1984)
Sheila
Help Wanted: Kids
(1986)
Helen
Christmas Every Day
(1986)
Helen / Franny / Will (voice)
For Keeps
(1988)
Donna Elliot
18 Again!
(1988)
Betty Watson
National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation
(1989)
Cousin Catherine
The Butter Battle Book
(1989)
(voice)
Hound Town
(1989)
Sasha (voice)
Lonely Hearts
(1991)
Helen
Babe
(1995)
Maa (voice)
From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler
(1995)
Evelyn Kincaid
Waiting for Guffman
(1996)
Costume Dresser
Carpool
(1996)
Franklin's Mom (voice)
The Land Before Time V: The Mysterious Island
(1997)
Grandma (voice)
Vegas Vacation
(1997)
Cousin Catherine
Bad Baby
(1997)
(voice)
The Land Before Time VI: The Secret of Saurus Rock
(1998)
Grandma (voice)
Batman Beyond: Tech Wars / Disappearing Inque
(1999)
T.V. Newscaster
The Land Before Time VII: The Stone of Cold Fire
(2000)
Grandma (voice)
Alvin and the Chipmunks Meet the Wolfman
(2000)
Principal Milliken (voice)
The Emperor's New Groove
(2000)
The Piñata Lady (voice)
Chump Change
(2000)
Bussler Waitress
The Land Before Time VIII: The Big Freeze
(2001)
Grandma (voice)
A Kitty Bobo Show
(2001)
Mrs. Bobo/Official Voice
Man and Cat
(2001)
Man's Grandma
The Land Before Time IX: Journey to Big Water
(2002)
Diplodocus Mom / Grandma (voice)
Christmas Vacation 2: Cousin Eddie's Island Adventure
(2003)
Catherine Johnson
The Land Before Time X: The Great Longneck Migration
(2003)
Grandma (voice)
The Land Before Time XI: Invasion of the Tinysauruses
(2005)
Grandma (voice)
Fielder's Choice
(2005)
Rose
The Land Before Time XII: The Great Day of the Flyers
(2006)
Grandma (voice) (uncredited)
The Land Before Time XIII: The Wisdom of Friends
(2007)
Grandma (voice)
A Cranberry Christmas
(2008)
Granny Sister Whiskers
Wieners
(2008)
Ben's Mom
Nowhere to Hide
(2009)
Priscella
Bucky Larson: Born to Be a Star
(2011)
Debbie Larson
All-Stars
(2014)
Miriam Carson
The Land Before Time XIV: Journey of the Brave
(2016)
Grandma (voice)
Extracurricular Activities
(2019)
Mrs. Reed
Self Reliance
(2023)
Becky Ann