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Polly Dean Holliday 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 tagline of "Kiss my grits!" remains perhaps the most memorable line associated with the series Alice.
Birth Name
Polly Dean Holliday
Born
Friday, 02 July 1937
Actress Filmography
| Title | Character | Year |
|---|
| The Very Very Best of the 70s | Flo | 2019 |
| Fair Game | Diane Plame | 2010 |
| The Heartbreak Kid | Beryl | 2007 |
| Stick It | Judge Westreich | 2006 |
| It Must Be Love | Mama Bell | 2004 |
| The Parent Trap | Marva Kulp, Sr. | 1998 |
| A Loss of Innocence | Christina Eriksen | 1996 |
| Mr. Wrong | Mrs. Alston | 1996 |
| The Client | Momma Love | 1995 |
| Mrs. Doubtfire | Gloria / Gloria Chaney | 1993 |
Actress Filmography
| Title | Character | Year |
|---|
| The Very Very Best of the 70s | Flo | 2019 |
| Fair Game | Diane Plame | 2010 |
| The Heartbreak Kid | Beryl | 2007 |
| Stick It | Judge Westreich | 2006 |
| It Must Be Love | Mama Bell | 2004 |
| The Parent Trap | Marva Kulp, Sr. | 1998 |
| A Loss of Innocence | Christina Eriksen | 1996 |
| Mr. Wrong | Mrs. Alston | 1996 |
| The Client | Momma Love | 1995 |
| Mrs. Doubtfire | Gloria / Gloria Chaney | 1993 |
| Homicide: Life on the Street | Mrs. Rath | 1993 |
| Home Improvement | Lillian Patterson | 1991 |
| A Triumph of the Heart: The Ricky Bell Story | Ruth | 1991 |
| The 44th Annual Tony Awards | Self - Nominee | 1990 |
| Moon Over Parador | Midge | 1988 |
| American Tongues | Narrator | 1987 |
| Konrad | Berti Bartolotti | 1985 |
| Amazing Stories | Elma Dinnock | 1985 |
| Stir Crazy | Captain Betty | 1985 |
| The Equalizer | Sister Sara | 1985 |
| The Golden Girls | Lily | 1985 |
| Lots of Luck | Lucille | 1985 |
| Gremlins | Ruby Deagle / Mrs. Deagle | 1984 |
| The Gift of Love: A Christmas Story | Aunt Minerva 'Min' / Aunt Minerva | 1983 |
| Missing Children: A Mother's Story | Mary Gertrude | 1982 |
| American Playhouse | Mrs. Wooster | 1982 |
| All the Way Home | Aunt Hannah | 1981 |
| Private Benjamin | Capt. Amanda Allen | 1981 |
| Flo | Flo Castleberry | 1980 |
| The Toni Tennille Show | Self | 1979 |
| You Can't Take It with You | Miriam Kirby | 1979 |
| The One and Only | Mrs. Crawford | 1978 |
| The Jim Nabors Show | Self | 1978 |
| Bernice Bobs Her Hair | Mrs. Harvey | 1976 |
| Alice | Florence Jean Castleberry / Flo Castleberry | 1976 |
| All the President's Men | Dardis' Secretary | 1976 |
| Distance | Mrs. Herman | 1975 |
| NBC Special Treat | Mrs. Cronkite | 1975 |
| Match Game PM | Self - Panelist | 1975 |
| The Catamount Killing | Miss Pearson | 1975 |
| W.W. and the Dixie Dancekings | Mrs. Cozzens | 1975 |
| Dinah! | Self - Guest | 1974 |
| Wedding Band | Annabelle | 1974 |
| Match Game | Herself - Panelist | 1973 |
| The Mike Douglas Show | Herself - Guest | 1961 |
| Year | Type | Category | Won |
|---|
| 1984 | Golden Globe | Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television | Nominated |
| 1981 | Golden Globe | Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Comedy or Musical | Nominated |
| 1980 | Golden Globe | Best Actress in a Supporting Role - Television Series | Won |
| 1980 | Emmy | Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy or Variety or Music Series | Nominated |
| 1980 | Emmy | Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series | Nominated |
| 1979 | Golden Globe | Best Actress in a Supporting Role - Television Series | Won |
| 1979 | Emmy | Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy or Comedy-Variety or Music Series | Nominated |
| 1978 | Emmy | Outstanding Continuing Performance by a Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series | Nominated |
