Portrait of Polly Holliday

Polly Holliday

Acting

Biography

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.

Born: July 2, 1937

Place of Birth: Jasper, Alabama, USA

Filmography

2010
Fair Game

as Diane Plame

2007
2006
Stick It

as Judge Westreich

2004
It Must Be Love

as Mama Bell

1998
The Parent Trap

as Marva Kulp, Sr.

1996
Mr. Wrong

as Mrs. Alston

1995
The Client

as Momma Love

1993
1991
Home Improvement

as Lillian Patterson

1988
1985
Konrad

as Berti Bartolotti

1985
Amazing Stories

as Elma Dinnock

1985
The Equalizer

as Sister Sara

1985
1985
Lots of Luck

as Lucille

1984
Gremlins

as Ruby Deagle

1982
1981
All the Way Home

as Aunt Hannah

1980
1979
1978
The One and Only

as Mrs. Crawford

1976
Bernice Bobs Her Hair

as Mrs. Harvey

1976
Alice

as Florence Jean Castleberry

1976
All the President's Men

as Dardis' Secretary

1975
Distance

as Mrs. Herman

1975
The Catamount Killing

as Miss Pearson

1975
The Silence

as Mrs. Watson

1974
Dinah!

as Self

1974
Wedding Band

as Annabelle

1961
The Mike Douglas Show

as Self - Co-Host

1956
Tony Awards

as Self - Nominee