Acting · Jasper, Alabama, USA · Born July 2, 1937
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.
MovieFair Game
2010
as Diane Plame
MovieThe Heartbreak Kid
2007
as Beryl
MovieStick It
2006
as Judge Westreich
MovieIt Must Be Love
2004
as Mama Bell
MovieThe Parent Trap
1998
as Marva Kulp, Sr.
A Loss of Innocence
1996
as Christina Eriksen
MovieMr. Wrong
1996
as Mrs. Alston
TVThe Client
1995
as Momma Love
MovieMrs. Doubtfire
1993
as Gloria
TVHomicide: Life on the Street
1993
as Mrs. Rath
TVHome Improvement
1991
as Lillian Patterson
A Triumph of the Heart: The Ricky Bell Story
1991
MovieMoon Over Parador
1988
as Midge
MovieKonrad
1985
as Berti Bartolotti
TVAmazing Stories
1985
as Elma Dinnock
TVThe Equalizer
1985
as Sister Sara
TVThe Golden Girls
1985
as Lily
MovieLots of Luck
1985
as Lucille
MovieGremlins
1984
as Ruby Deagle
MovieThe Gift of Love: A Christmas Story
1983
as Aunt Minerva
MovieMissing Children: A Mother's Story
1982
as Mary Gertrude
MovieThe Shady Hill Kidnapping
1982
as Mrs. Wooster
TVAmerican Playhouse
1982
as Mrs. Wooster
MovieAll the Way Home
1981
as Aunt Hannah
TVFlo
1980
MovieYou Can't Take it With You
1979
as Miriam Kirby
MovieThe One and Only
1978
as Mrs. Crawford
MovieBernice Bobs Her Hair
1976
as Mrs. Harvey
TVAlice
1976
as Florence Jean Castleberry
MovieAll the President's Men
1976
as Dardis' Secretary
MovieDistance
1975
as Mrs. Herman
MovieThe Catamount Killing
1975
as Miss Pearson
MovieThe Silence
1975
as Mrs. Watson
MovieW.W. and the Dixie Dancekings
1975
as Mrs. Cozzens
TVDinah!
1974
as Self
MovieWedding Band
1974
as Annabelle
TVThe Mike Douglas Show
1961
as Self - Co-Host
TVTony Awards
1956
as Self - Nominee
