Quick Facts
Born:
1959-12-16
Birthplace:
New Jersey, USA
Credits:
35 Total Roles
Alison La Placa
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Biography
Born in New Jersey and raised in suburban Chicago, Alison La Placa received a degree in drama from Illinois Wesleyan University and received extensive training in classical piano and voice. She has starred on stage in regional productions of the musicals "Dames at Sea" and "Company", as well as the Los Angeles Cast Theatre's production of "Strider". She is best known for her role as snobbish yuppie Linda Phillips on the situation comedy Duet (1987) and its spin-off Open House (1989). She resides in Los Angeles, California with her husband, actor/director Philip Charles MacKenzie (her co-star on "Open House"). In her spare time, La Placa enjoys playing classical piano and traveling to Italy.
Known For
Grey's Anatomy
Mrs. Nolston
Friends
Joanna
Malcolm in the Middle
Self
Malcolm in the Middle
Barbara
Desperate Housewives
Rita Patterson
Batman: The Animated Series
Baby-Doll (voice)
Lie to Me
Diane Ktretschmer
The O.C.
Dr. James
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Mom TV | Louanne |
| 2011 | Up All Night TV | Gail Reinhold |
| 2009 | Lie to Me TV | Diane Ktretschmer |
| 2006 | 'Til Death TV | Beth |
| 2005 | Grey's Anatomy TV | Mrs. Nolston |
| 2004 | Desperate Housewives TV | Rita Patterson |
| 2004 | Boston Legal TV | Andrea Michele |
| 2003 | The O.C. TV | Dr. James |
| 2002 | Without a Trace TV | Mary Whitman |
| 2000 | Malcolm in the Middle TV | Self |