Polly Dean Holliday (born July 2, 1937) is an American retired 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 .

Polly Holliday. Actress: Gremlins. The normally erudite, soft-spoken and well-mannered Alabama-born (July 2, 1937) actress Polly Dean Holliday, daughter of a truck driver, accumulated quite an extensive theater background by the time she hit sassy, blue-collar stardom on 70s TV as gum-cracking waitress Florence Jean Castleberry on the highly ...

Jan 10, 2025 · She’s an actress with almost 40 credits to her name, perhaps still known best for her role as Flo Castleberry in the series “Alice”, a popular sitcom from the late ’70s, which had 22 award nominations, including eight for Primetime Emmys, and won 10.

Polly Holliday. Actress: Gremlins. The normally erudite, soft-spoken and well-mannered Alabama-born (July 2, 1937) actress Polly Dean Holliday, daughter of a truck driver, accumulated quite an extensive theater background by the time she hit sassy, blue-collar stardom on 70s TV as gum-cracking waitress Florence Jean Castleberry on the highly ...

Nov 26, 2023 · She’s a retired actress, who hasn’t been active in the entertainment industry since 2010. Polly’s probably still remembered for her portrayal of Gloria, in the 1993 family comedy movie “Mrs Doubtfire”, directed by Chris Columbus, and which starred the late Robin Williams, Sally Field and Pierce Brosnan.

Nov 30, 2022 · Polly Holliday. Everything happens for good, though! Right after Polly Holliday left Alice, she was offered her spin-off instead. That was all because of the prominence of the character. It also earned her the nomination for Golden Globe …

Mar 27, 2023 · Holliday's success on Alice from 1976 to 1980 caused tensions between her and Linda Lavin, the show's star, who bristled at the attention and acclaim given to Holliday. Earning Emmy nominations in 1978, 1979, and 1980, she won successive Golden Globes for best supporting actress in 1979 and 1980.

Polly Dean Holliday (born July 2, 1937) is an American retired 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 .

Polly, born in Jasper, Alabama, on July 2, 1937, is an accomplished stage actress. Her acting career began as a member of the Asolo State Theatre, a classical repertory theater in Sarasota, Florida, and she is still seen in stage performances today.

Polly Dean Holliday 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...