Polly Holliday
Acting
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.
Filmography 38
Movies (26)
Fair Game2010Diane Plame
The Heartbreak Kid2007Beryl
Stick It2006Judge Westreich
It Must Be Love2004Mama Bell
The Parent Trap1998Marva Kulp, Sr.- A Loss of Innocence1996Christina Eriksen
Mr. Wrong1996Mrs. Alston
Mrs. Doubtfire1993Gloria- A Triumph of the Heart: The Ricky Bell Story1991
Moon Over Parador1988Midge
Konrad1985Berti Bartolotti
Lots of Luck1985Lucille
Gremlins1984Ruby Deagle
The Gift of Love: A Christmas Story1983Aunt Minerva
Missing Children: A Mother's Story1982Mary Gertrude
The Shady Hill Kidnapping1982Mrs. Wooster
All the Way Home1981Aunt Hannah
You Can't Take it With You1979Miriam Kirby
The One and Only1978Mrs. Crawford
Bernice Bobs Her Hair1976Mrs. Harvey
All the President's Men1976Dardis' Secretary
Distance1975Mrs. Herman
The Catamount Killing1975Miss Pearson
The Silence1975Mrs. Watson
W.W. and the Dixie Dancekings1975Mrs. Cozzens
Wedding Band1974Annabelle
Shows (12)
The Client1995Momma Love
Homicide: Life on the Street1993Mrs. Rath
Home Improvement1991Lillian Patterson
Amazing Stories1985Elma Dinnock
The Equalizer1985Sister Sara
The Golden Girls1985Lily
American Playhouse1982Mrs. Wooster
Flo1980
Alice1976Florence Jean Castleberry
Dinah!1974Self
The Mike Douglas Show1961Self - Co-Host
Tony Awards1956Self - Nominee