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Polly Holliday Biography and Full Filmography - MovieWise

Quick Facts

Born:
1937-07-02

Birthplace:
Jasper, Alabama, USA

Credits:
39 Total Roles

Polly Holliday

Acting

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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

Full Filmography

Year Title Role
2010 Fair Game MOVIE Diane Plame
2007 The Heartbreak Kid MOVIE Beryl
2006 Stick It MOVIE Judge Westreich
2004 It Must Be Love MOVIE Mama Bell
1998 The Parent Trap MOVIE Marva Kulp, Sr.
1996 A Loss of Innocence MOVIE Christina Eriksen
1996 Mr. Wrong MOVIE Mrs. Alston
1995 The Client TV Momma Love
1993 Mrs. Doubtfire MOVIE Gloria
1993 Homicide: Life on the Street TV Mrs. Rath

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