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Polly Holliday

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Polly Holliday

Known For

Acting

Gender

Female

Birthday

Jul 2, 1937 (89 years old)

Place of Birth

Jasper, Alabama, USA

Biography

Polly Dean Holliday (born July 2, 1937) is an American actress who has appeared on stage, television and in film. She is best known for her portrayal of sassy waitress Florence Jean "Flo" Castleberry on the 1970s sitcom Alice, which she reprised in its short-lived spin-off, Flo. Her character's catchphrase of "Kiss my grits!" remains the most memorable line associated with the series Alice.

Known For

Acting
2010Fair GameDiane Plame
2007The Heartbreak KidBeryl
2006Stick ItJudge Westreich
2004It Must Be LoveMama Bell
1998The Parent TrapMarva Kulp, Sr.
1996A Loss of InnocenceChristina Eriksen
1996Mr. WrongMrs. Alston
1995The ClientMomma Love
1993Mrs. DoubtfireGloria
1993Homicide: Life on the StreetMrs. Rath
1991A Triumph of the Heart: The Ricky Bell Story
1991Home ImprovementLillian Patterson
1988Moon Over ParadorMidge
1985KonradBerti Bartolotti
1985Lots of LuckLucille
1985The Golden GirlsLily
1985The EqualizerSister Sara
1985Amazing StoriesElma Dinnock
1984GremlinsRuby Deagle
1983The Gift of Love: A Christmas StoryAunt Minerva
1982Missing Children: A Mother's StoryMary Gertrude
1982The Shady Hill KidnappingMrs. Wooster
1982American Playhouse
1981All the Way HomeAunt Hannah
1980Flo
1979You Can't Take it With YouMiriam Kirby
1978The One and OnlyMrs. Crawford
1976Bernice Bobs Her HairMrs. Harvey
1976All the President's MenDardis' Secretary
1976AliceFlorence Jean Castleberry
1975The Catamount KillingMiss Pearson
1975DistanceMrs. Herman
1975W.W. and the Dixie DancekingsMrs. Cozzens
1975The SilenceMrs. Watson
1974Wedding BandAnnabelle
1974Dinah!Self
1961The Mike Douglas ShowSelf - Co-Host
1961The Mike Douglas ShowSelf
1956Tony AwardsSelf - Nominee