Debra Jo Rupp, born on February 24, 1951, in Glendale, California, is an American actress best known for her role as the hilarious and beloved high-strung mom Kitty Forman in the long-running FOX comedy series "That '70s Show."

Her performance in the show established her as a sitcom legend and one of TV's favorite moms of all time. She reprised her iconic role in the Netflix sequel series "That '90s Show," which premiered in 2023.

Her career began on stage, where she frequently performed in New York City before transitioning to television and film. She made her feature film debut with Tom Hanks in the 1988 comedy "Big" and went on to appear in numerous films, including "Death Becomes Her" (1992), "Sgt. Bilko" (1996), "Garfield: The Movie" (2004), and "She's Out of My League" (2010).

Debra Jo Rupp has a rich theater background, appearing on and off-Broadway for the past four decades. She starred in the Broadway revival of "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof" with Kathleen Turner and Charles Durning in 1990 and received critical acclaim for her performances in off-Broadway productions such as "A Girl's Guide to Chaos" and "Frankie and Johnnie in the Clair de Lune."

Her versatility as an actress is evident in her wide range of roles, from comedy to drama. She lent her voice to animated shows and movies, including the Emmy-winning "Teacher's Pet" and "Garfield." Her dedication to her craft earned her nominations for prestigious awards, such as the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Solo Performance for her role in "Becoming Dr. Ruth" (2013).

Off-screen, she leads a private life, having been raised in Boxford, Massachusetts, where she attended Masconomet Regional High School.