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Polly Holliday

Acting Born Jul 2, 1937 Jasper, Alabama, USA 24 credits

Biography

Polly Dean Holliday (born July 2, 1937) is an American actress who has appeared on stage, television and in film. She is best known for her portrayal of sassy waitress Florence Jean "Flo" Castleberry on the 1970s sitcom Alice, which she reprised in its short-lived spin-off, Flo. Her character's catchphrase of "Kiss my grits!" remains the most memorable line associated with the series Alice.

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Known for

The Mike Douglas Show

as Self - Co-Host

The Mike Douglas Show

as Self

Alice

as Florence Jean Castleberry

Homicide: Life on the Street

as Mrs. Rath

Full filmography

  • The Mike Douglas Show (1961) as Self - Co-Host
  • The Mike Douglas Show (1961) as Self
  • Alice (1976) as Florence Jean Castleberry
  • Homicide: Life on the Street (1993) as Mrs. Rath
  • Tony Awards (1956) as Self - Nominee
  • Home Improvement (1991) as Lillian Patterson
  • The Golden Girls (1985) as Lily
  • The Equalizer (1985) as Sister Sara
  • Amazing Stories (1985) as Elma Dinnock
  • Dinah! (1974) as Self
  • The Parent Trap (1998) as Marva Kulp, Sr.
  • Gremlins (1984) as Ruby Deagle
  • Mrs. Doubtfire (1993) as Gloria
  • American Playhouse (1982)
  • The Client (1995) as Momma Love
  • The Heartbreak Kid (2007) as Beryl
  • Stick It (2006) as Judge Westreich
  • All the President's Men (1976) as Dardis' Secretary
  • Flo (1980)
  • Fair Game (2010) as Diane Plame
  • Mr. Wrong (1996) as Mrs. Alston
  • Moon Over Parador (1988) as Midge
  • The One and Only (1978) as Mrs. Crawford
  • All the Way Home (1981) as Aunt Hannah