Cathy Ladman

Cathy Ladman (born October 15, 1955) is an American stand-up comedian, television writer, and actress. She gained recognition through her own installment of HBO's One Night Stand comedy series and appeared as a guest on The Tonight Show ten times from 1989 to 1992 and again in 2023. Ladman also made six appearances on The Late Late Show from 2007 to 2015. She has taken on supporting roles in films such as Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead (1991), My Fellow Americans (1996), and White Oleander (2002). Additionally, Ladman has appeared in popular TV shows like Roseanne, Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist, Caroline in the City, Everybody Loves Raymond, Just Shoot Me!, and Pretty Little Liars. She won an American Comedy Award for Best Female Stand-Up Comic in 1992. Known for her self-probing and anxiety-venting comedy style, Ladman uses her performances to expose personal neurosis.