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My Take
Debra Jo Rupp is the kind of actor who makes a whole ensemble warmer just by being in it. As Kitty Forman on That '70s Show, she turned a sitcom mom into the emotional center of the house, and returning to the role in That '90s Show speaks to how completely she owned it. A stage and voice actor as well, with a University of Rochester education behind her, she has the range to do far more than maternal comedy. I have a soft spot for character actors who outlast and out-charm the leads, and Rupp belongs firmly in that beloved category for me.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Debra Jo Rupp
- Name (Japanese)
- デブラ・ジョー・ラップ
- Reading
- でぶら・じょー・らっぷ
- Born
- February 24, 1951 (age 75)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Pisces / Rabbit
- Origin
- Glendale, California, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- actor / stage actor / television actor / film actor / voice actor
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Masconomet Regional High School
- University
- University of Rochester
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
5. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | That '70s Show | — |
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Debra Jo Rupp born?
Born February 24, 1951 (age 75).
Where is Debra Jo Rupp from?
Debra Jo Rupp is from Glendale, California, United States.
What does Debra Jo Rupp do?
Debra Jo Rupp works as actor, stage actor, television actor, film actor, voice actor.
What is Debra Jo Rupp known for?
Notable works include That '70s Show.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.