Fannie Flagg
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- September 21, 1944 in Birmingham, Alabama, USA
- Age
- 82
- Active Years
- 1970–2017 (48 Years)
- Total Credits
- 32 credits in database
Biography
Fannie Flagg was born Patricia Neal on September 21, 1944, in Birmingham, Alabama. She is an American actress, comedian, and author. Flagg is widely known for serving as a frequent panelist on the 1973 through 1982 versions of the game show Match Game. As a writer and actress, she is recognized for her 1987 novel Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe, which she subsequently adapted into the script for the 1991 motion picture Fried Green Tomatoes. Her acting credits also include appearances in the films Five Easy Pieces, released in 1970, and Grease, released in 1978.
Career overview
Fannie Flagg, born Patricia Neal on September 21, 1944, in Birmingham, Alabama, is an American actress, comedian, and author. She is recognized for her work across television and film as an actress and writer. Her acting and writing credits include appearances in notable films such as Five Easy Pieces in 1970, Grease in 1978, and Fried Green Tomatoes in 1991.
In addition to her film work, Flagg is notable for serving as a frequent and semi-regular panelist on the game show Match Game during its 1973 through 1982 versions. As an author, she wrote the 1987 novel Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe. Furthermore, she adapted her novel into the script for the 1991 motion picture Fried Green Tomatoes.
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Full Filmography
32 titles- Mister Candid Camera (2021) as Self
- The Grease Story (2017) as Nurse Wilkins
- Crazy in Alabama (1999) as Sally
- Moments of Discovery: The Making of Fried Green Tomatoes (1998) as Self
- Fried Green Tomatoes (1991) as Teacher
- Fried Green Tomatoes (1991) Screenplay
- Fried Green Tomatoes (1991) Novel
- Dolly (1987) Location Assistant
- Dolly (1987) Writer
- My Best Friend Is a Vampire (1987) as Mrs. Capello
- Harper Valley (1981) as Cassie Bowman
- Harper Valley P.T.A. (1981) as Cassie Bowman
- Grease (1978) as Nurse Wilkins
- Rabbit Test (1978) as The President's Wife
- The Love Boat (1977) as Alicia Finch
- The Love Boat (1977) as Liz Merritt
- The Love Boat (1977) as Laurie Ryan
- Sex and the Married Woman (1977) as Virginia Ladysmith
- Stay Hungry (1976) as Amy
- Wonder Woman (1975) as Amazon Doctor
- Dinah! (1974) as Self
- Match Game (1973) as Self
- The New Dick Van Dyke Show (1971) as 'Mike' Preston
- Some of My Best Friends Are... (1971) as Helen (Mildred Pierce)
- Five Easy Pieces (1970) as Stoney
- The Johnny Cash Show (1969) as Self
- The Dick Cavett Show (1968) as Self - Guest
- Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In (1968) as Self
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self
- The Merv Griffin Show (1962) as Self
- The Mike Douglas Show (1961) as Self
- The All-Girl Filling Station Novel
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When and where was Fannie Flagg born?
Fannie Flagg was born on September 21, 1944 in Birmingham, Alabama, USA.
How many credits does Fannie Flagg have?
Fannie Flagg has 32 film and television credits listed on archytele, with work dated between 1970 and 2017.
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Fannie Flagg was born Patricia Neal on September 21, 1944, in Birmingham, Alabama. She is an American actress, comedian, and author. Flagg is widely known for serving as a frequent panelist on the 1973 through 1982 versions of the game show Match Game. As a writer and actress, she is recognized for her 1987 novel Fried...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Match Game (1973) as Self — aged about 28
- Fried Green Tomatoes (1991) as Teacher — aged about 46
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self — aged about 17
- Grease (1978) as Nurse Wilkins — aged about 33
- Five Easy Pieces (1970) as Stoney — aged about 25
- Wonder Woman (1975) as Amazon Doctor — aged about 30
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