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Park Overall is an American actress, environmental and women's rights activist, and former U.S. Senate candidate, known for her trademark heavy Southern accent. Her best-known role was as nurse Laverne Higby Todd Kane in the sitcom Empty Nest, though she has appeared in a number of feature films, including Biloxi Blues, Mississippi Burning, Talk Radio, and more recently, In the Family.
Born
Friday, 15 March 1957
Actress Filmography
| Title | Character | Year |
|---|
| One on One with Jasper Cole | Self - Guest | 2015 |
| In the Family | Sally Hines | 2011 |
| Beer for My Horses | Barbara | 2008 |
| Slammed | Derek's Mom (Chastity) | 2004 |
| To Kill a Mockumentary | Prof. Shellington | 2004 |
| Reba | Lori Ann | 2001 |
| When Andrew Came Home | Gail | 2000 |
| Buzz Lightyear of Star Command | Zoey / Female Ranger | 2000 |
| Ladies Man | Claire Stiles | 1999 |
| The Price of a Broken Heart | Dot Hutlemeyer | 1999 |
Actress Filmography
| Title | Character | Year |
|---|
| One on One with Jasper Cole | Self - Guest | 2015 |
| In the Family | Sally Hines | 2011 |
| Beer for My Horses | Barbara | 2008 |
| Slammed | Derek's Mom (Chastity) | 2004 |
| To Kill a Mockumentary | Prof. Shellington | 2004 |
| Reba | Lori Ann | 2001 |
| When Andrew Came Home | Gail | 2000 |
| Buzz Lightyear of Star Command | Zoey / Female Ranger | 2000 |
| Ladies Man | Claire Stiles | 1999 |
| The Price of a Broken Heart | Dot Hutlemeyer | 1999 |
| Katie Joplin | Katie Joplin | 1999 |
| Shadows of the Past | Betty | 1999 |
| Fifteen and Pregnant | Evie Spangler | 1998 |
| Sparkler | Melba May | 1997 |
| The Rosie O'Donnell Show | Self | 1996 |
| The Stars Fell on Henrietta | Shirl (waitress) | 1995 |
| The Good Old Boys | Florence | 1995 |
| The Critic | Alice Tompkins / Alice Tompkins (voice) | 1994 |
| Precious Victims | Paula Sims | 1993 |
| Undercover Blues | Bonnie Newman | 1993 |
| House of Cards | Lillian Huber | 1993 |
| John & Leeza from Hollywood | Self | 1993 |
| The Vanishing | Lynn | 1993 |
| Overkill: The Aileen Wuornos Story | Tyria Moore | 1992 |
| The Gambler Returns: The Luck of the Draw | Melody O'Rourke | 1991 |
| Nurses | Laverne Todd | 1991 |
| One on One with John Tesh | Self | 1991 |
| Kindergarten Cop | Samantha's Mother | 1990 |
| The Young Riders | Millie Owens | 1989 |
| Lost Angels | Richard Doolan's Girlfriend | 1989 |
| Talk Radio | Agnes / Debbie / Theresa / Theresa (voice) | 1988 |
| Mississippi Burning | Connie | 1988 |
| Empty Nest | Laverne Todd | 1988 |
| Vibes | Jane | 1988 |
| Biloxi Blues | Rowena | 1988 |
| The Golden Girls | Laverne Todd | 1985 |
| Tainted | Marion | 1985 |
| The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson | Herself / Herself - Guest | 1962 |
| Year | Type | Category | Won |
|---|
| 1993 | Golden Globe | Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television | Nominated |
| 1992 | Golden Globe | Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television | Nominated |
| 1991 | Golden Globe | Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television | Nominated |
