Acting
Polly Holliday
Born 1937-07-02
Jasper, Alabama, USA
Department: Acting
Biography
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.
Known For
Prominent works featuring Polly Holliday
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Gremlins
1984
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Mrs. Doubtfire
1993
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The Parent Trap
1998
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All the President's Men
1976
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The Heartbreak Kid
2007
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Home Improvement
1991
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Fair Game
2010
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The Mike Douglas Show
1961
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The Golden Girls
1985
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Homicide: Life on the Street
1993
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Filmography & Credits
Complete career catalog (39 titles)
| Poster | Title | Character / Role | Type | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Fair Game | Diane Plame | Movie | 2010 |
 | The Heartbreak Kid | Beryl | Movie | 2007 |
 | Stick It | Judge Westreich | Movie | 2006 |
 | It Must Be Love | Mama Bell | Movie | 2004 |
 | The Parent Trap | Marva Kulp, Sr. | Movie | 1998 |
| A Loss of Innocence | Christina Eriksen | Movie | 1996 | |
 | Mr. Wrong | Mrs. Alston | Movie | 1996 |
 | The Client | Momma Love | TV Series | 1995 |
 | Mrs. Doubtfire | Gloria | Movie | 1993 |
 | Homicide: Life on the Street | Mrs. Rath | TV Series | 1993 |
 | Home Improvement | Lillian Patterson | TV Series | 1991 |
| A Triumph of the Heart: The Ricky Bell Story | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1991 | |
 | Moon Over Parador | Midge | Movie | 1988 |
 | Konrad | Berti Bartolotti | Movie | 1985 |
 | Amazing Stories | Elma Dinnock | TV Series | 1985 |
 | The Equalizer | Sister Sara | TV Series | 1985 |
 | The Golden Girls | Lily | TV Series | 1985 |
 | Lots of Luck | Lucille | Movie | 1985 |
 | Gremlins | Ruby Deagle | Movie | 1984 |
 | The Gift of Love: A Christmas Story | Aunt Minerva | Movie | 1983 |
 | Missing Children: A Mother's Story | Mary Gertrude | Movie | 1982 |
 | The Shady Hill Kidnapping | Mrs. Wooster | Movie | 1982 |
 | American Playhouse | Mrs. Wooster | TV Series | 1982 |
 | All the Way Home | Aunt Hannah | Movie | 1981 |
 | Flo | Self / Appearance | TV Series | 1980 |
 | You Can't Take it With You | Miriam Kirby | Movie | 1979 |
 | The One and Only | Mrs. Crawford | Movie | 1978 |
 | Bernice Bobs Her Hair | Mrs. Harvey | Movie | 1976 |
 | Alice | Florence Jean Castleberry | TV Series | 1976 |
 | All the President's Men | Dardis' Secretary | Movie | 1976 |
 | Distance | Mrs. Herman | Movie | 1975 |
 | The Catamount Killing | Miss Pearson | Movie | 1975 |
 | The Silence | Mrs. Watson | Movie | 1975 |
 | W.W. and the Dixie Dancekings | Mrs. Cozzens | Movie | 1975 |
 | Dinah! | Self | TV Series | 1974 |
 | Wedding Band | Annabelle | Movie | 1974 |
 | The Mike Douglas Show | Self - Co-Host | TV Series | 1961 |
| The Mike Douglas Show | Self | TV Series | 1961 |
 | Tony Awards | Self - Nominee | TV Series | 1956 |