Polly Holliday
Actress
88 years (Jul 2, 1937 – Sep 9, 2025)Jasper, Alabama, USA
Polly Holliday is a headline actress who has become a fixed point of contemporary popular cinema. 'Mrs. Doubtfire' is the second credit that travels internationally. 37 was the age at the first credit. Comedy keeps recurring across the credit list. There are 21 entries on the filmography, and the well-known ones are a minority. The signature credit is 'Gremlins', playing Mrs. Deagle.
Polly Holliday
Actress
Polly Holliday is a headline actress who has become a fixed point of contemporary popular cinema. 'Mrs. Doubtfire' is the second credit that travels internationally. 37 was the age at the first credit. Comedy keeps recurring across the credit list. There are 21 entries on the filmography, and the well-known ones are a minority. The signature credit is 'Gremlins', playing Mrs. Deagle.
13 Movies
Plays Mrs. Deagle
Gremlins
1984
Plays Marva Kulp, Sr.
The Parent Trap
1998
Plays Dardis' Secretary
All the President's Men
1976
Plays Gloria
Mrs. Doubtfire
1993
Plays Beryl
The Heartbreak Kid
2007
Plays Diane Plame
Fair Game
2010
Plays Berti Bartolotti
Konrad
1985
Plays Midge
Moon Over Parador
1988
Plays Mrs. Alston
Mr. Wrong
1996
Plays Mrs. Crawford
The One and Only
1978
Plays Mrs. Cozzens
W.W. and the Dixie Dancekings
1975
Plays Miss Pearson
The Catamount Killing
1975
8 TV Shows
Plays Florence Jean Castleberry
Alice
1976
Plays Momma Love
The Client
1995
Plays Lillian Patterson
Home Improvement
1991
Plays Lily
The Golden Girls
1985
Plays Sister Sara
The Equalizer
1985
Plays Mrs. Rath
Homicide: Life on the Street
1993
Plays Elma Dinnock
Amazing Stories
1985
Plays Mrs. Wooster
American Playhouse
1982
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Fair Game
Diane Plame
2010
The Heartbreak Kid
Beryl
2007
Home Improvement
Lillian Patterson
1998Season 8
The Parent Trap
Marva Kulp, Sr.
1998
Home Improvement
Lillian Patterson
1997Season 7
Homicide: Life on the Street
Mrs. Rath
1996Season 5
Home Improvement
Lillian Patterson
1996Season 6
Mr. Wrong
Mrs. Alston
1996
The Client
Momma Love · 21 episodes
1995–
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Polly Holliday still alive?
Polly Holliday passed away on September 9, 2025 at age 88.
What are the most famous roles of Polly Holliday?
Polly Holliday is best known for roles in Gremlins, Mrs. Doubtfire, The Parent Trap.
How many movies has Polly Holliday been in?
Over a 51-year career (since 1974), Polly Holliday has appeared in 13 movies and 8 TV shows.
What was Polly Holliday's first movie?
The career of Polly Holliday began with Wedding Band (1974).
What is Polly Holliday's most recent movie or series?
Polly Holliday's most recent release is Fair Game, which premiered on May 20, 2010.
What TV shows has Polly Holliday appeared in?
On television, Polly Holliday has appeared in Home Improvement, The Golden Girls, Amazing Stories, Homicide: Life on the Street.
Polly Holliday
1937-07-02 · Jasper, Alabama, USA
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 Alice.