Fannie Flagg
Acting
Biography
Fannie Flagg (born Patricia Neal; September 21, 1944) is an American actress, comedian, author, and screenwriter. She is best known for her bestselling 1987 novel Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe. She also adapted the screenplay for the 1991 film Fried Green Tomatoes. She was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay; supporting actress Jessica Tandy was also nominated. The Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) gave the adaptation and award for best feature film with lesbian content. As of 2026, her most recent acting credit is in 1999. However, she is still publishing novels, including a sequel to Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe.
Filmography 25
Movies (12)
Mister Candid Camera2021Self
The Grease Story2017Nurse Wilkins
Crazy in Alabama1999Sally
Moments of Discovery: The Making of Fried Green Tomatoes1998Self
Fried Green Tomatoes1991Teacher
My Best Friend Is a Vampire1987Mrs. Capello
Grease1978Nurse Wilkins
Rabbit Test1978The President's Wife
Sex and the Married Woman1977Virginia Ladysmith
Stay Hungry1976Amy
Some of My Best Friends Are...1971Helen (Mildred Pierce)
Five Easy Pieces1970Stoney
Shows (13)
Harper Valley1981Cassie Bowman- Harper Valley P.T.A.1981Cassie Bowman
The Love Boat1977Alicia Finch
Wonder Woman1975Amazon Doctor
Dinah!1974Self
Match Game1973Self
The New Dick Van Dyke Show1971'Mike' Preston
The Johnny Cash Show1969Self
The Dick Cavett Show1968Self - Guest
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In1968Self
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson1962Self
The Merv Griffin Show1962Self
The Mike Douglas Show1961Self