Mimi Cozzens had a distinguished career spanning over four decades, with notable performances on stage, screen, and television. Born Mildred Gloria Cozzens in Brooklyn, New York, and raised in Glendale, Queens, she was one of two daughters to Milton (Jeff) Cozzens, a Dean of Boys and track coach, and Dorothy (Pitt) Cozzens, Dean and owner of the Academy of Professional Children.
As a child, Mimi modeled for the John Robert Powers Agency and appeared on the local TV show "Teen Topper Revue", sparking her interest in performing. She graduated from Newtown High School and studied at Emerson College before receiving her Bachelor of Arts in Speech/Drama and Broadcasting from Hofstra College.
Mimi's extensive stage career included a wide range of roles, from comedy to drama, musicals, and Shakespearean classics. She made her Broadway debut in Neil Simon's "I Ought to Be in Pictures" and went on to perform in numerous national tours and productions.
Awards and accolades included a Dramalogue Award for "After the Fall", an L.A. Weekly Award for "The Front Room", and an ADA Award for "Only the Dead Know Burbank". Her notable film appearances included "Spring Break", "Night of the Cyclone", "Live Wire", and "The Pandora Project".
On television, Mimi had guest and co-star roles in popular sitcoms such as "The Jeffersons", "Seinfeld", "The Drew Carey Show", and "Will & Grace", as well as dramatic series like "Police Story", "Knot's Landing", "Columbo", and "Star Trek: The Next Generation". She also appeared in numerous commercials for various products.
As a union activist, Mimi served on the National Board of Directors of SAG and AFTRA, playing a key role in the historic vote to merge the two unions in 2012.
