Quick Facts
Born:
1937-01-31
Birthplace:
Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
Credits:
119 Total Roles
Suzanne Pleshette
Acting
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Biography
Suzanne Pleshette (January 31, 1937 – January 19, 2008) was an American actress, on stage, screen and television.
After beginning her career in theatre, she began appearing in films in the early 1960s, such as Rome Adventure (1962) and Alfred Hitchcock's The Birds (1963). She later appeared in various television productions, often in guest roles, and played the role of Emily Hartley on The Bob Newhart Show from 1972 until 1978, receiving Emmy Award nominations for her work.
She continued acting until 2004, and died from respiratory failure as a result of lung cancer in 2008.
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After beginning her career in theatre, she began appearing in films in the early 1960s, such as Rome Adventure (1962) and Alfred Hitchcock's The Birds (1963). She later appeared in various television productions, often in guest roles, and played the role of Emily Hartley on The Bob Newhart Show from 1972 until 1978, receiving Emmy Award nominations for her work.
She continued acting until 2004, and died from respiratory failure as a result of lung cancer in 2008.
Description above from the Wikipedia article Suzanne Pleshette, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Known For
The Lion King II: Simba's Pride
Zira (voice)
The Birds
Annie Hayworth
Columbo
Helen Stewart
Will & Grace
Lois Whitley
Saturday Night Live
Self (uncredited)
Bonanza
Rose Becket
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Anne
8 Simple Rules
Laura
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | The Blob MOVIE | Annie Hayworth (voice) |
| 2022 | Paralyzed Segments: Suzanne Pleshette Tangled Up in Codes MOVIE | Self |
| 2005 | G.I. Joe: Sigma 6 TV | Self |
| 2005 | Steve McQueen: The Essence of Cool MOVIE | Self |
| 2003 | The Art of 'Spirited Away' MOVIE | Herself |
| 2002 | Good Morning, Miami TV | Claire Arnold |
| 2002 | 8 Simple Rules TV | Laura |
| 1998 | The Lion King II: Simba's Pride MOVIE | Zira (voice) |
| 1998 | Will & Grace TV | Lois Whitley |
| 1998 | Off the Menu: The Last Days of Chasen's MOVIE | Self |