Suzanne Pleshette
Biography
Suzanne Pleshette was an American actress. Born on January 31, 1937, in Brooklyn, New York City, she began her career in theatre. She transitioned to films in the early 1960s, appearing in movies such as Rome Adventure and Alfred Hitchcock's The Birds. Pleshette also worked in television, often in guest roles, and played a notable role on The Bob Newhart Show from 1972 until 1978. Throughout her career, she continued acting until 2004, and passed away on January 19, 2008. As a stage, screen, and television actress, Pleshette accumulated 109 known credits.
Career overview
Suzanne Pleshette began her acting career in theatre before transitioning to film in the early 1960s. She appeared in notable films such as Rome Adventure in 1962 and Alfred Hitchcock's The Birds in 1963. Pleshette's work in television productions included guest roles, showcasing her versatility as an actress.
One of her notable television roles was on The Bob Newhart Show, where she played the character Emily Hartley from 1972 until 1978. Pleshette received Emmy Award nominations for her work on the show. Her acting career spanned multiple decades, with her last known acting credits in 2004.
Throughout her career, Pleshette accumulated a total of 109 known acting credits. Born in Brooklyn, New York City, Pleshette's acting career was marked by her appearances in various film and television productions. Her contributions to the entertainment industry are a testament to her dedication and talent as an actress.
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- The Blob (2024) as Annie Hayworth (voice)
- Paralyzed Segments: Suzanne Pleshette Tangled Up in Codes (2022)
- G.I. Joe: Sigma 6 (2005)
- Steve McQueen: The Essence of Cool (2005) as Self
- The Art of 'Spirited Away' (2003) as Herself
- 8 Simple Rules (2002) as Laura
- Good Morning, Miami (2002) as Claire Arnold
- Will & Grace (1998) as Lois Whitley
- The Lion King II: Simba's Pride (1998) as Zira (voice)
- Off the Menu: The Last Days of Chasen's (1998) as Self
- The Single Guy (1995) as Sarah Eliot
- The Boys Are Back (1994) as Jackie Hansen
- Intimate Portrait (1993) as Self
- Diagnosis Murder: A Twist of the Knife (1993) as Dr. Rachel Walters
- Battling for Baby (1992) as Marie
- The Bob Newhart Show 19th Anniversary Special (1991) as Emily Hartley
- Sanford Meisner: The American Theatre's Best Kept Secret (1990) as Self
- Leona Helmsley: The Queen of Mean (1990) as Leona Helmsley
- Nightingales (1989) as Christine Broderick
- Alone in the Neon Jungle (1988) as Captain Janet Hamilton
- A Stranger Waits (1987) as Kate Bennington
- Bridges to Cross (1986) as Tracy Bridges
- Kojak: The Belarus File (1985) as Dana Sutton
- For Love or Money (1984) as Joanna Piper
- Maggie Briggs (1984) as Maggie Briggs
- Dixie: Changing Habits (1983) as Dixie Cabot
- One Cooks, the Other Doesn't (1983) as Joanne Boone
- Newhart (1982) as Emily Hartley
- Fantasies (1982) as Carla Webber
- Help Wanted: Male (1982) as Laura Bingham
- The Star Maker (1981) as Margot Murray
- If Things Were Different (1980) as Janet Langford
- Oh, God! Book II (1980) as Paula Richards
- Flesh & Blood (1979) as Kate Fallon
- Flesh & Blood (1979) as Kate Fallon
- Hot Stuff (1979) as Louise Webster
- Kate Bliss and the Ticker Tape Kid (1978) as Kate Bliss
- The Shaggy D.A. (1976) as Betty Daniels
- Law and Order (1976) as Karen Day
- Richie Brockelman: The Missing 24 Hours (1976) as Elizabeth Morton
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Self (uncredited)
- The Legend of Valentino (1975) as June Mathis
- Mitzi... A Tribute to the American Housewife (1974) as Self
- The Bob Newhart Show (1972) as Emily Hartley
- Columbo (1971) as Helen Stewart
- Support Your Local Gunfighter (1971) as Patience
- In Broad Daylight (1971) as Kate Todd
- River of Gold (1971) as Anna
- Along Came a Spider (1970) as Anne Banning / Janet Furie
- Hunters Are for Killing (1970) as Barbara Soline
- Suppose They Gave a War and Nobody Came? (1970) as Ramona
- Love, American Style (1969) as Barbara
- The Courtship of Eddie's Father (1969) as Valerie Bessinger
- If It's Tuesday, This Must Be Belgium (1969) as Sam Perkins
- Target: Harry (1969) as Diane Reed
- The Name of the Game (1968)
- The Name of the Game (1968) as Geneva Rogers
- The Name of the Game (1968) as Amy Averlin
- The Power (1968) as Prof. Margery Lansing
- Blackbeard's Ghost (1968) as Jo Anne Baker
- Ironside (1967) as Shelly Kingman
- The Invaders (1967) as Vikki
- The Invaders (1967) as Anne Gibbs
- Cimarron Strip (1967) as Sarah Lou Burke
- Lionpower from MGM (1967) as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
- The Adventures of Bullwhip Griffin (1967) as Arabella Flagg
- Wings of Fire (1967) as Kitty Sanborn
- Nevada Smith (1966) as Pilar
- The Ugly Dachshund (1966) as Fran Garrison
- Mister Buddwing (1966) as Fiddle Corwin
- The Wild Wild West (1965) as Lydia Monteran
- The F.B.I. (1965) as Marya Pazmany
- The F.B.I. (1965) as Marie Zimmerman
- The F.B.I. (1965) as Temple Alexander
- Run for Your Life (1965) as Susan Church
- A Rage to Live (1965) as Grace Caldwell Tate
- A Distant Trumpet (1964) as Mrs. Kitty Mainwarring
- Fate Is the Hunter (1964) as Martha Webster
- Youngblood Hawke (1964) as Jeanne Green
- The Fugitive (1963) as Peggy Franklyn
- The Fugitive (1963) as Ellie Burnett
- Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre (1963) as Anita King
- Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre (1963) as Adrian Harris
- The Birds (1963) as Annie Hayworth
- Channing (1963) as Lori Moore
- Wall of Noise (1963) as Laura Rubio
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self
- Rome Adventure (1962) as Prudence Bell
- 40 Pounds of Trouble (1962) as Chris Lockwood
- Dr. Kildare (1961) as Julie Lawler
- Dr. Kildare (1961) as Nurse Cathy Benjamin
- Dr. Kildare (1961) as Ellen Tracey Adams
- Ben Casey (1961)
- The Dick Powell Show (1961) as Marta Rinaldi
- Target: The Corruptors! (1961)
- The Wonderful World of Disney (1961)
- Route 66 (1960)
- The Islanders (1960) as Iris
- Hong Kong (1960)
- Bonanza (1959) as Rose Becket
- One Step Beyond (1959) as Martha Wizinski
- Adventures in Paradise (1959) as Minette
- Black Saddle (1959) as Nedda Logan
- Riverboat (1959) as Marie Tourette
- The Third Man (1959) as Caroline Humphrey
- Summer of Decision (1959) as Susan
- Naked City (1958) as Nora Condon
- The Geisha Boy (1958) as Sergent Pearson
- Wagon Train (1957) as Myra Marshall
- Have Gun, Will Travel (1957)
- Decoy (1957) as Wendy Jenkins
- Harbormaster (1957) as Barbara Benson
- Tony Awards (1956) as Self - Presenter
- Gunsmoke (1955) as Glory Bramley
- Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955) as Anne
- General Electric Theater (1953) as Jean Lund
- General Electric Theater (1953) as Renee Fontaine
- Omnibus (1952)
- Golden Globe Awards (1944) as Self - Nominee
- Golden Globe Awards (1944) as Self - Audience Member