Alison La Placa
Known for
Alison La Placa counts as a veteran of both film and television who arrived well before the current crop and stayed. There is 'MadHouse' as well. It began in 1983, at the age of 24. More of the credits fall under comedy than under anything else. 26 credits sit on the filmography. 'Fletch' is the entry that tends to open any account of the career.
Alison La Placa
3 Movies
23 Series
Alison La Placa counts as a veteran of both film and television who arrived well before the current crop and stayed. There is 'MadHouse' as well. It began in 1983, at the age of 24. More of the credits fall under comedy than under anything else. 26 credits sit on the filmography. 'Fletch' is the entry that tends to open any account of the career.
TV Shows
Plays Linda Phillips
Duet
1987
Plays Catherine Merrick
The John Larroquette Show
1993
Plays Linda Phillips
Open House
1989
Plays Beth
'Til Death
2006
Plays Joanna
Friends
1994
Plays Andrea Michele
Boston Legal
2004
Plays Mrs. Nolston
Grey's Anatomy
2005
Plays Marion (voice)
Duckman
1994
Plays Joan Kendall
Remington Steele
1982
Plays Rita Patterson
Desperate Housewives
2004
Plays Dr. James
The O.C.
2003
Plays Carolyn Fulton
7th Heaven
1996
Plays Diane Ktretschmer
Lie to Me
2009
Plays Annie Todson
Brothers
1984
Plays Baby-Doll (voice)
Batman: The Animated Series
1992
Plays Female Lawyer
ER
1994
Plays Louanne
Mom
2013
Plays Gail Reinhold
Up All Night
2011
Plays Dr. Elizabeth Newberry
Stat
1991
Plays Barbara
Family Ties
1982
Plays Mary Whitman
Without a Trace
2002
Plays Barbara
Malcolm in the Middle
2000
Plays Paula Nelson
Cheers
1982
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Fletch
Full Filmography
Mom
Louanne · 1 episode
2013–
TV
Up All Night
Gail Reinhold · 1 episode
2011–
TV
'Til Death
Beth · 3 episodes
2008–2010
TV
Lie to Me
Diane Ktretschmer · 1 episode
2009
TV
Boston Legal
Andrea Michele · 2 episodes
2007–2008
TV
The O.C.
Dr. James · 1 episode
2006–2007
TV
Grey's Anatomy
Mrs. Nolston · 2 episodes
2007
TV
Desperate Housewives
Rita Patterson · 1 episode
2006
TV
Without a Trace
Mary Whitman · 1 episode
2002–
TV
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Alison La Placa and where are they from?
Alison La Placa is 66 years old, born on December 16, 1959 in New Jersey, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Alison La Placa?
Alison La Placa is best known for roles in Fletch, MadHouse, Voyage of the Rock Aliens.
How many movies has Alison La Placa been in?
Over a 43-year career (since 1983), Alison La Placa has appeared in 3 movies and 23 TV shows.
What was Alison La Placa's first movie?
The career of Alison La Placa began with Listen to Your Heart (1983).
What is Alison La Placa's most recent movie or series?
Alison La Placa's most recent release is Mom, which premiered on September 23, 2013.
What TV shows has Alison La Placa appeared in?
On television, Alison La Placa has appeared in Grey's Anatomy, Friends, Malcolm in the Middle, Desperate Housewives.
Alison La Placa
1959-12-16 · New Jersey, USA
Born in New Jersey and raised in suburban Chicago, Alison La Placa received a degree in drama from Illinois Wesleyan University and received extensive training in classical piano and voice. She has starred on stage in regional productions of the musicals "Dames at Sea" and "Company", as well as the Los Angeles Cast Theatre's production of "Strider". She is best known for her role as snobbish yuppie Linda Phillips on the situation comedy Duet (1987) and its spin-off Open House (1989). She resides in Los Angeles, California with her husband, actor/director Philip Charles MacKenzie (her co-star on "Open House"). In her spare time, La Placa enjoys playing classical piano and traveling to Italy.