Polly Holliday
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.
Also Known As
Movie Appearances
Gremlins
as Ruby Deagle
1984
Mrs. Doubtfire
as Gloria
1993
Stick It
as Judge Westreich
2006
The Parent Trap
as Marva Kulp, Sr.
1998
Fair Game
as Diane Plame
2010
Moon Over Parador
as Midge
1988
The One and Only
as Mrs. Crawford
1978
Konrad
as Berti Bartolotti
1985
The Gift of Love: A Christmas Story
as Aunt Minerva
1983
Lots of Luck
as Lucille
1985
A Triumph of the Heart: The Ricky Bell Story
1991
A Loss of Innocence
as Christina Eriksen
1996
It Must Be Love
as Mama Bell
2004
Bernice Bobs Her Hair
as Mrs. Harvey
1976
The Heartbreak Kid
as Beryl
2007
You Can't Take it With You
as Miriam Kirby
1979
All the President's Men
as Dardis' Secretary
1976
Missing Children: A Mother's Story
as Mary Gertrude
1982
All the Way Home
as Aunt Hannah
1981
Wedding Band
as Annabelle
1974
TV Appearances
Alice
as Florence Jean Castleberry
1976
Flo
1980
Home Improvement
as Lillian Patterson
1991
The Golden Girls
as Lily
1985
The Equalizer
as Sister Sara
1985
Homicide: Life on the Street
as Mrs. Rath
1993
American Playhouse
1982
The Client
as Momma Love
1995
Amazing Stories
as Elma Dinnock
1985
The Mike Douglas Show
as Self - Co-Host
1961
The Mike Douglas Show
as Self
1961
Dinah!
as Self
1974