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Polly Holliday

Polly Holliday

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.

Known for

Fair Game
Fair Game
2010 • Diane Plame
The Heartbreak Kid
The Heartbreak Kid
2007 • Beryl
Stick It
Stick It
2006 • Judge Westreich
It Must Be Love
It Must Be Love
2004 • Mama Bell
The Parent Trap
The Parent Trap
1998 • Marva Kulp, Sr.
A Loss of Innocence
1996 • Christina Eriksen
Mr. Wrong
Mr. Wrong
1996 • Mrs. Alston
Mrs. Doubtfire
Mrs. Doubtfire
1993 • Gloria

Full filmography

Fair Game
Fair Game
2010 • Diane Plame
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Stick It
Stick It
2006 • Judge Westreich
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It Must Be Love
It Must Be Love
2004 • Mama Bell
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The Parent Trap
The Parent Trap
1998 • Marva Kulp, Sr.
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A Loss of Innocence
1996 • Christina Eriksen
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Mr. Wrong
Mr. Wrong
1996 • Mrs. Alston
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Konrad
Konrad
1985 • Berti Bartolotti
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Lots of Luck
Lots of Luck
1985 • Lucille
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Gremlins
Gremlins
1984 • Ruby Deagle
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All the Way Home
All the Way Home
1981 • Aunt Hannah
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The One and Only
The One and Only
1978 • Mrs. Crawford
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All the President's Men
All the President's Men
1976 • Dardis' Secretary
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Distance
Distance
1975 • Mrs. Herman
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The Catamount Killing
The Catamount Killing
1975 • Miss Pearson
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The Silence
The Silence
1975 • Mrs. Watson
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Wedding Band
Wedding Band
1974 • Annabelle
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Polly Holliday – Biography, Known For & Filmography