Polly Holliday
Acting
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.
TV Shows(12)
The Client
Momma Love
1995
Homicide: Life on the Street
Mrs. Rath
1993
Home Improvement
Lillian Patterson
1991
Amazing Stories
Elma Dinnock
1985
The Equalizer
Sister Sara
1985
The Golden Girls
Lily
1985
American Playhouse
1982
Flo
1980
Alice
Florence Jean Castleberry
1976
Dinah!
Self
1974
The Mike Douglas Show
Self - Co-Host
1961
Tony Awards
Self - Nominee
1956
Movies(26)
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
Mrs. Doubtfire
Gloria
1993
A Triumph of the Heart: The Ricky Bell Story
1991
Moon Over Parador
Midge
1988
Konrad
Berti Bartolotti
1985
Lots of Luck
Lucille
1985
Gremlins
Ruby Deagle
1984
The Gift of Love: A Christmas Story
Aunt Minerva
1983
Missing Children: A Mother's Story
Mary Gertrude
1982
The Shady Hill Kidnapping
Mrs. Wooster
1982
All the Way Home
Aunt Hannah
1981
You Can't Take it With You
Miriam Kirby
1979
The One and Only
Mrs. Crawford
1978
Bernice Bobs Her Hair
Mrs. Harvey
1976
All the President's Men
Dardis' Secretary
1976
Distance
Mrs. Herman
1975
The Catamount Killing
Miss Pearson
1975
The Silence
Mrs. Watson
1975
W.W. and the Dixie Dancekings
Mrs. Cozzens
1975
Wedding Band
Annabelle
1974