Acting

Polly Holliday

Born July 2, 1937 · Jasper, Alabama, USA

Died September 9, 2025 · aged 88

Polly Dean Holliday (July 2, 1937 – September 9, 2025) was an American actress who 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 A…

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The Parent Trap

The Parent Trap · 1998

The Parent Trap

MovieComedyFamily

Hallie Parker and Annie James are identical twins who were separated at a young age due to their parents' divorce. Unbeknownst to their parents, the girls are sent to the same summer camp, where they meet, discover the truth about their relationship, and come up with a plan to switch places in an effort to reunite their mother and father.

Gremlins

Gremlins · 1984

MovieFantasyHorror

After receiving an exotic small animal as a Christmas gift, a young man inadvertently breaks three important rules concerning his new pet, which unleashes a horde of malevolently mischievous creatures on a small town.

Mrs. Doubtfire

Mrs. Doubtfire · 1993

MovieComedyDrama

Loving but irresponsible dad Daniel Hillard, estranged from his exasperated spouse, is crushed by a court order allowing only weekly visits with his kids. When Daniel learns his ex needs a housekeeper, he gets the job -- disguised as a British nanny. Soon he becomes not only his children's best pal but the kind of parent he should have been from the start.

Fair Game

Fair Game · 2010

MovieDramaThriller

A devoted wife and mother leads a secret life as a CIA agent until her husband’s article exposes a scandal, putting her identity and loved ones at risk. As her world crumbles, she must navigate the fallout of her double life.

All the President's Men

All the President's Men · 1976

All the President's Men

MovieDramaMystery

During the 1972 elections, two reporters' investigation sheds light on the controversial Watergate scandal that compels President Nixon to resign from his post.

The Heartbreak Kid

The Heartbreak Kid · 2007

The Heartbreak Kid

MovieComedyRomance

Eddie, the 40-year-old confirmed bachelor finally says "I do" to the beautiful and sexy Lila. But during their honeymoon in Mexico, the woman of his dreams turns out to be a total nightmare, and the guy who could never pull the trigger realizes he’s jumped the gun.

Stick It

Stick It · 2006

MovieComedyDrama

Haley is a naturally gifted athlete but, with her social behavior, the teen seems intent on squandering her abilities. After a final brush with the law, a judge sentences her to an elite gymnastics academy run by a legendary, hard-nosed coach. Once there, Haley's rebellious attitude wins her both friends and enemies.

Moon Over Parador

Moon Over Parador · 1988

Moon Over Parador

MovieComedyRomance

Underappreciated actor Jack Noah is on location in Parador at the time the dictator dies. The dictator's right-hand man makes Jack an offer he cannot refuse... to play the dictator. Jack's acting skills fool the masses but not close friends and employees of the dictator.

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The Parent Trap

The Parent Trap · 1998

The Parent Trap

MovieComedyFamily

Hallie Parker and Annie James are identical twins who were separated at a young age due to their parents' divorce. Unbeknownst to their parents, the girls are sent to the same summer camp, where they meet, discover the truth about their relationship, and come up with a plan to switch places in an effort to reunite their mother and father.

Marva Kulp, Sr.

Gremlins

Gremlins · 1984

MovieFantasyHorror

After receiving an exotic small animal as a Christmas gift, a young man inadvertently breaks three important rules concerning his new pet, which unleashes a horde of malevolently mischievous creatures on a small town.

Ruby Deagle

Mrs. Doubtfire

Mrs. Doubtfire · 1993

MovieComedyDrama

Loving but irresponsible dad Daniel Hillard, estranged from his exasperated spouse, is crushed by a court order allowing only weekly visits with his kids. When Daniel learns his ex needs a housekeeper, he gets the job -- disguised as a British nanny. Soon he becomes not only his children's best pal but the kind of parent he should have been from the start.

Gloria

Fair Game

Fair Game · 2010

MovieDramaThriller

A devoted wife and mother leads a secret life as a CIA agent until her husband’s article exposes a scandal, putting her identity and loved ones at risk. As her world crumbles, she must navigate the fallout of her double life.

Diane Plame

All the President's Men

All the President's Men · 1976

All the President's Men

MovieDramaMystery

During the 1972 elections, two reporters' investigation sheds light on the controversial Watergate scandal that compels President Nixon to resign from his post.

Dardis' Secretary

The Heartbreak Kid

The Heartbreak Kid · 2007

The Heartbreak Kid

MovieComedyRomance

Eddie, the 40-year-old confirmed bachelor finally says "I do" to the beautiful and sexy Lila. But during their honeymoon in Mexico, the woman of his dreams turns out to be a total nightmare, and the guy who could never pull the trigger realizes he’s jumped the gun.

Beryl

Stick It

Stick It · 2006

MovieComedyDrama

Haley is a naturally gifted athlete but, with her social behavior, the teen seems intent on squandering her abilities. After a final brush with the law, a judge sentences her to an elite gymnastics academy run by a legendary, hard-nosed coach. Once there, Haley's rebellious attitude wins her both friends and enemies.

Judge Westreich

Moon Over Parador

Moon Over Parador · 1988

Moon Over Parador

MovieComedyRomance

Underappreciated actor Jack Noah is on location in Parador at the time the dictator dies. The dictator's right-hand man makes Jack an offer he cannot refuse... to play the dictator. Jack's acting skills fool the masses but not close friends and employees of the dictator.

Midge

Mr. Wrong

Mr. Wrong · 1996

MovieComedyRomance

A single and lonely woman finds the seemingly perfect man to date, but soon regrets it when his deranged and possessive other personality emerges and worst still, she cannot convince anyone else of his Jekyll/Hyde true nature.

Mrs. Alston

The One and Only

The One and Only · 1978

The One and Only

MovieComedyRomance

Andy Schmidt manages to win fellow student Mary’s heart, but getting a job after college turns out much harder than expected. Desperate and dreaming of stardom, he tries wrestling.

Mrs. Crawford

Konrad

MovieComedyFamily

Konrad is a factory-made child, perfect in every way. When he is mistakenly delivered to the eccentric Mrs. Bartelotti, the factory demands his return. Konrad must go against everything he has been taught to stand up to his creators.

Berti Bartolotti

All the Way Home

All the Way Home · 1981

All the Way Home

MovieDramaTV Movie

A wife and mother in 1915 Tennessee copes with the loss of her husband and the necessity of raising their children alone.

Aunt Hannah

Lots of Luck

Lots of Luck · 1985

MovieComedyDrama

A middle-aged Annette Funicello stars in this made-for-Disney film about a blue-collar family whose lives are forever transformed when they win the lottery.

Lucille

You Can't Take it With You

You Can't Take it With You · 1979

You Can't Take it With You

MovieComedyTV Movie

Alice, the only relatively normal member of the eccentric Sycamore family, falls in love with Tony Kirby, but his wealthy banker father and snobbish mother strongly disapprove of the match. When the Kirbys are invited to dinner to become better acquainted with their future in-laws, things don't turn out the way Alice had hoped.

Miriam Kirby

Distance

Distance · 1975

’Distance’ is an award-winning, independent feature film exploring the distance between men and women through the intertwined stories of two couples. Made by the filmmaker while he was still in his 20s, ‘Distance’ features Oscar-nominee James Woods in his first leading role.

Mrs. Herman

W.W. and the Dixie Dancekings

W.W. and the Dixie Dancekings · 1975

W.W. and the Dixie Dancekings

MovieComedyDrama

W.W. Bright is a robber with a heart of gold who travels the South knocking off banks and gas stations owned by a corrupt businessman. When he hijacks a car, he meets an aspiring country band, the Dixie Dancekings, led by Dixie. The two sides eventually take a liking to one another, especially after the Dancekings realize the size of Bright's thefts. Trailed by religious zealot cop Deacon Gore, Bright helps the band make it big while on the run.

Mrs. Cozzens

It Must Be Love

It Must Be Love · 2004

It Must Be Love

MovieTV MovieComedy

A couple decides to settle their divorce in a civilized manner without lawyers, which brings complications.

Mama Bell

Missing Children: A Mother's Story

Missing Children: A Mother's Story · 1982

Missing Children: A Mother's Story

MovieDramaTV Movie

A young mother hands her children into what she thinks is a childcare center while she finds a new home, but returns to find that they have been adopted out without her knowledge.

Mary Gertrude

The Silence

The Silence · 1975

MovieDramaTV Movie

A cadet at West Point is subjected to "internal exile," which means that other students refuse to talk to him or acknowledge his existence, after he is accused of violating the school's code of honor.

Mrs. Watson

The Shady Hill Kidnapping

The Shady Hill Kidnapping · 1982

The Shady Hill Kidnapping

MovieComedyDrama

John Cheever's wry comedy of errors comes to the screen in this filmed presentation from the Broadway Theatre Archive. An upper-middle-class suburb is turned upside-down by the apparent kidnapping of Toby Wooster (Garrett Hanf). Unaware that the whole thing is a setup, the town swings into action to raise funds to meet the kidnappers' ransom demands. George Grizzard, Polly Holliday, Katharine Balfour and Celeste Holm star.

Mrs. Wooster

Wedding Band

Wedding Band · 1974

MovieDramaTV Movie

A drama which examines the enduring nature of love between a white man and a black woman in 1918 South Carolina.

Annabelle

Bernice Bobs Her Hair

Bernice Bobs Her Hair · 1976

Bernice Bobs Her Hair

MovieComedyDrama

Bernice, a shy young woman, leaves her safe home to go visit her flapper cousin. When her cousin tries to teach Bernice how to be much more modern, Bernice gives her much more than she bargained for.

Mrs. Harvey

The Catamount Killing

The Catamount Killing · 1975

The Catamount Killing

MovieMysteryDrama

A banker troubled by both business and personal problems is transferred to a small town. There he meets and seduces an older woman. Together, they decide to pull off a payroll holdup together.

Miss Pearson

The Gift of Love: A Christmas Story

The Gift of Love: A Christmas Story · 1983

The Gift of Love: A Christmas Story

MovieDramaTV Movie

After experiencing several stressful situations within a short time — including the failure of the family business and the loss of her mother — Janet Broderick becomes ill. Falling into a deep sleep, she dreams of returning to her hometown, taking her children with her to meet her deceased loved ones. Perhaps, during a Christmas reunion with her beloved family, she will find the answer to coping with her troubles.

Aunt Minerva

American Playhouse

American Playhouse · 1982

American Playhouse

SeriesDramaComedy

American Playhouse is an anthology television series periodically broadcast by Public Broadcasting Service in the United States.

Mrs. Wooster

Alice

SeriesComedyDrama

Alice is an American sitcom television series that ran from August 31, 1976 to March 19, 1985 on CBS. The series is based on the 1974 film Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore. The show stars Linda Lavin in the title role, a widow who moves with her young son to start her life over again, and finds a job working at a roadside diner on the outskirts of Phoenix, Arizona. Most of the episodes revolve around events at Mel's Diner.

Florence Jean Castleberry

Homicide: Life on the Street

Homicide: Life on the Street · 1993

Homicide: Life on the Street

SeriesMysteryDrama

An American police procedural chronicling the work of a fictional version of the Baltimore Police Department's Homicide Unit.

Mrs. Rath

The Golden Girls

The Golden Girls · 1985

The Golden Girls

Four Southern Florida seniors share a house, their dreams, and a whole lot of cheesecake. Bright, promiscuous, clueless and hilarious, these lovely, mismatched ladies form the perfect circle of friends.

Lily

Home Improvement

Home Improvement · 1991

Home Improvement

The daily trials and tribulations of handyman Tim Taylor, a TV show host raising three boys with help from his loyal co-host, domineering wife, and unseen neighbor.

Lillian Patterson

The Equalizer

The Equalizer · 1985

SeriesAction & AdventureCrime

Robert McCall is a former agent of a secret government agency who is now running his own private crime fighting operation where he fashions himself as "The Equalizer." It is a service for victims of the system who have exhausted all possible means of seeking justice and have nowhere to go. McCall promises to even out the odds for them.

Sister Sara

Amazing Stories

Amazing Stories · 1985

Amazing Stories

SeriesSci-Fi & FantasyComedy

A truly amazing, fantastical, science fiction, funny and odd, and sometimes scary, sad and endearing anthology series presented by Steven Spielberg with guest appearances by many famous actors, actresses, and directors.

Elma Dinnock

The Client

The Client · 1995

The Client is an American television series that aired on CBS from September 18, 1995 to August 16, 1996. The series was based on the 1994 film The Client, itself adapted from the 1993 John Grisham novel also of the same name.

Momma Love

Flo

Flo is an American sitcom which aired on CBS from 1980 to 1981. The series is a spin-off for Polly Holliday who portrayed the sassy and street-smart waitress Florence Jean "Flo" Castleberry on the sitcom Alice. Flo was cancelled at the end of its second season.