Debra Jo Rupp started her career as a stage actor in the 80s. She made her acting debut in the TV show ‘All My Children’ in 1980. In 1987, Debra appeared in the crime drama series ‘Spenser: For Hire.’ That same year, she also made an appearance in the sitcom ‘Kate & Allie.’ The following year, she made her big-screen debut in the fantasy comedy film ‘Big,’ directed by Penny Marshall. The film received critical acclaim upon release and became a phenomenal box office success.
Debra then appeared in television series such as ‘The Days and Nights of Molly Dodd’ (1988), ‘Davis Rules’ (1991), ‘Civil Wars’ (1991), and ‘Blossom’ (1992). In 1993, she starred as ‘Sister Mary Incarnata’ in the sitcom series ‘Phenom.’ She remained a part of the show till 1994. Debra Jo Rupp got her breakthrough role as ‘Kitty Forman’ in the period sitcom ‘That '70s Show.’ She was a member of the main cast and earned considerable fame for her performance in the show. Debra remained a part of the show until it went off-air in 2006.
In 2010, Debra joined the main cast of the television sitcom ‘Better with You.’ She played the role of ‘Vicky Putney’ in the show which earned her a lot of praise. She was next seen in television series like ‘Hart of Dixie’ (2013), ‘Elementary’ (2017), ‘Hotel Transylvania: The Series’ (2017-2020), ‘NCIS: Los Angeles’ (2017), ‘I Feel Bad’ (2019), and ‘Grey's Anatomy’ (2020).
Apart from television, Debra has also appeared in several movies such as ‘Clockwatchers’ (1997), ‘Spymare’ (2006), ‘Kickin’ It Old School’ (2007), ‘She’s Out of My League’ (2010), ‘She Wants Me’ (2012), and ‘Super Buddies’ (2013).
In 2021, Debra Jo Rupp joined the ongoing anthology television docuseries of specials named ‘Marvel Studios: Assembled.’
Desperately wanting to be a grown up, 12-year-old Josh Baskin wishes so at an unplugged Zoltar machine in the carnival, and is surprised to find himself into an adult body the next morning. Now he must cope with larger issues as he tackles work and a romantic relationship while trying to find a way back into his childhood.
An actress and a writer, two friends turned rivals who are vying for the affection of the same man, secretly drink a miracle potion to stay young. They both plot and plan to kill each other. However, due to the side-effect of the potion, even after their death the two continue to move around as ‘living dead,’ making the matters worst.
TSA officer Kirk Kettner, an average guy dumped by his ex-girlfriend, suddenly gets to know the beautiful and successful Molly McCleish while returning her phone which she forgot at the airport. When he realizes that she is interested in him, he suffers from lack of confidence and further complicates the budding romance following poor advice from his friends.
A comedy film about the relationship between a group of female co-workers who feel threatened upon the arrival of a woman who lands a coveted permanent position at the same company they are working for.
Senseless is a romantic comedy film which tells the story of a college student who becomes a guinea pig for an experimental drug that is supposed to heighten all five senses. However, things turn complicated because he overdoses, and he becomes senseless, as only four of his five senses operate at a particular time.
Sergeant Bilko is a con man who is in charge of the motor pool at an army base. He provides gambling faculties for the soldiers staying there. Things get very complicated when an old enemy from his past shows up for inspection.
Young Justin Schumacher suffers a head injury during a talent show in 1986, after which he slips into a coma. He awakens after twenty years in 2006, but problem is that he still has the mindset of a twenty year old. He decides to reunite with the members of his former dance team. He looks for a way to revive their career, with the help of his girlfriend and his parents.
When his master brings home a new pet dog, his cat, Garfield, overweight and lazy, is not at all pleased. Frustrated, he locks Oldie, the dog, out one night, allowing a local television host to abduct him. It is now up to Garfield to rescue him and reestablish his reputation among the local animals, who blames him for Oldie’s plight.
Air Buddies is an adventure comedy film which tells the story of five puppies, who are shocked to find out that their parents Buddy and Molly, have been kidnapped. Now it is up to them to save the day.
