Quick Facts
Born:
1944-09-21
Birthplace:
Birmingham, Alabama, USA
Credits:
27 Total Roles
Fannie Flagg
Acting
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Biography
Fannie Flagg (born Patricia Neal; September 21, 1944) is an American actress, comedian, author, and screenwriter.
She is best known for her bestselling 1987 novel Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe. She also adapted the screenplay for the 1991 film Fried Green Tomatoes. She was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay; supporting actress Jessica Tandy was also nominated. The Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) gave the adaptation and award for best feature film with lesbian content.
As of 2026, her most recent acting credit is in 1999. However, she is still publishing novels, including a sequel to Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe.
She is best known for her bestselling 1987 novel Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe. She also adapted the screenplay for the 1991 film Fried Green Tomatoes. She was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay; supporting actress Jessica Tandy was also nominated. The Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) gave the adaptation and award for best feature film with lesbian content.
As of 2026, her most recent acting credit is in 1999. However, she is still publishing novels, including a sequel to Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe.
Known For
Grease
Nurse Wilkins
Fried Green Tomatoes
Teacher
Five Easy Pieces
Stoney
Wonder Woman
Amazon Doctor
The Love Boat
Alicia Finch
The Love Boat
Liz Merritt
The Love Boat
Laurie Ryan
My Best Friend Is a Vampire
Mrs. Capello
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Mister Candid Camera MOVIE | Self |
| 2017 | The Grease Story MOVIE | Nurse Wilkins |
| 1999 | Crazy in Alabama MOVIE | Sally |
| 1998 | Moments of Discovery: The Making of Fried Green Tomatoes MOVIE | Self |
| 1991 | Fried Green Tomatoes MOVIE | Teacher |
| 1987 | My Best Friend Is a Vampire MOVIE | Mrs. Capello |
| 1981 | Harper Valley TV | Cassie Bowman |
| 1981 | Harper Valley P.T.A. TV | Cassie Bowman |
| 1978 | Grease MOVIE | Nurse Wilkins |
| 1978 | Rabbit Test MOVIE | The President's Wife |