Polly Holliday

Polly Holliday

Actor

Jasper, Alabama, USA
July 2, 1937

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.

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Polly Holliday 1
Polly Holliday 2

Representative Works

The Parent Trap
The Parent Trap
7.2
/ English
Mrs. Doubtfire
Mrs. Doubtfire
7.2
/ English
Gremlins
Gremlins
7.1
/ English
The Heartbreak Kid
The Heartbreak Kid
5.8
/ English
All the President's Men
All the President's Men
7.7
/ English
Fair Game
Fair Game
6.5
/ English
Stick It
Stick It
6.8
/ English
Moon Over Parador
Moon Over Parador
5.8
/ English
Konrad
Konrad
6.0
/ English
Mr. Wrong
Mr. Wrong
4.1
/ English
Bernice Bobs Her Hair
Bernice Bobs Her Hair
5.3
/ English
The One and Only
The One and Only
6.1
/ English

Awards and Honors

Critical Favorites

The Parent Trap
1998Nominee

Best Performance

The Parent Trap

Mrs. Doubtfire
1993Nominee

Best Performance

Mrs. Doubtfire

Gremlins
1984Nominee

Best Performance

Gremlins

Career Highlights

The Heartbreak Kid
2007Highlight

Best Performance

The Heartbreak Kid

All the President's Men
1976Highlight

Best Performance

All the President's Men

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