How many films has Polly Holliday appeared in? Actress' complete filmography explored as she dies at 88

Polly Holliday has appeared in at least 25 films, including her roles in television movies, throughout her entire career as an actress. She has also appeared in a few television series over the years. Holliday was extremely popular for her role as Florence Jean Castleberry, or simply "Flo," on the American sitcom Alice.

The Alabama-native was inducted into the Alabama Stage and Screen Hall of Fame in 2000. Polly has also acted in stage plays. These include the revivals of Arsenic and Old Lace, where she played Martha Brewster. She was nominated for a Tony Award for her role in Cat on a Hot Tin Roof. In 2000, she also appeared in the revival of The Time of the Cuckoo.

Polly Holliday died on September 9 in Manhattan, at the age of 88.

Polly Holliday's complete filmography

Polly Holliday had a career in the film industry for almost five decades, 47 years to be precise. The actress began her career in 1963, and her last acting credit appeared in 2010.

Here are the films, television movies, and shows Polly appeared in during her acting years.

Film

Polly Holliday has acted in 13 films from 1975 to 2010. Have a look at them below.

• W.W. and the Dixie Dancekings (1975) - Mrs. Cozzens
• Pittsville - Ein Safe voll Blut (1975) - Miss Pearson
• Distance (1975) - Mrs. Herman
• All the President's Men (1976) - Dardis's Secretary
• The One and Only (1978) - Mrs. Crawford
• Gremlins (1984) - Ruby Deagle
• Moon Over Parador (1988) - Midge
• Mrs. Doubtfire (1993) - Gloria Chaney
• Mr. Wrong (1996) - Mrs. Alston
• The Parent Trap (1998) - Marva Kulp Sr.
• Stick It (2006) - Judge Westreich
• The Heartbreak Kid (2007) - Beryl
• Fair Game (2010) - Diane Plame

Polly won the Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role as Ruby Deagle in Gremlins.

Television movies

She has also starred in a few television movies. These include:

• Wedding Band (1974) - Annabelle
• The Silence (1975) - Mrs. Watson
• Bernice Bobs Her Hair (1976) - Mrs. Harvey
• You Can't Take It with You (1979) - Miriam Kirby
• All the Way Home (1981) - Aunt Hannah
• Missing Children: A Mother's Story (1982) - Mary Gertrude
• The Gift of Love: A Christmas Story (1983) - Aunt Minerva
• Lots of Luck (1985) - Lucille
• Konrad (1985) - Berti Bartolotti
• A Triumph of the Heart: The Ricky Bell Story (1991) - Ruth
• A Loss of Innocence (1996) - Christina Eriksen
• It Must Be Love (a.k.a Surviving Love) (2004) - Mama Bell

Television series

These are some of the television roles Polly Holliday played, including the episodes she appeared in.

• Search for Tomorrow (1974) - Prison Inmate Leader, 6 episodes
• NBC Special Treat (1976) - Mrs. Cronkite, Episode: "Luke Was There"
• Alice (1976 - 1980) - Florence Jean "Flo" Castleberry, Main role
• Flo (1980 - 1981) - Florence Jean "Flo" Castleberry, Main role
• American Playhouse (1982) - Mrs. Wooster, Episode: "The Shady Hill Kidnapping"
• Private Benjamin (1982 - 1983) - Capt. Amanda Allen, 3 episodes
• Stir Crazy (1985) - Captain Betty, Episode: "Pilot"
• The Golden Girls (1986) - Lily Lindstrom, Episode: "Blind Ambitions"
• Amazing Stories (1986) - Elma Dinnock, Episode: "The Pumpkin Competition"
• The Equalizer (1988) - Sister Sara, Episode: "Regrets Only"
• Home Improvement (1993 - 1999) - Lillian Patterson, Recurring role
• The Client (1995 - 1996) - Momma Love, Main role
• Homicide: Life on the Street (1996) - Mrs. Rath, Episode: "The Heart of a Saturday Night"

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Polly Holliday enjoyed a remarkable 47-year career across film, television, and stage, earning awards and nominations for her iconic role as "Flo." Holliday was the last surviving member of the original cast of Alice. She died after a battle with pneumonia.

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