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Polly Holliday

Polly Holliday

Actor · 1937–2025 · Jasper, Alabama, USA

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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.

Acted in 33

2000s

  1. 2007
  2. 2006
  3. 2004

    It Must Be Love

    Mama Bell

1980s

  1. 1988

    Moon Over Parador

    Midge

  2. 1985
  3. Lots of Luck

    Lucille

  4. 1984
  5. 1983
  6. 1982

    Missing Children: A Mother's Story

    Mary Gertrude

  7. The Shady Hill Kidnapping

    Mrs. Wooster

  8. 1981

    All the Way Home

    Aunt Hannah

  9. 1980

    Flo

    TV

1970s

  1. 1979

    You Can't Take it With You

    Miriam Kirby

  2. 1978

    The One and Only

    Mrs. Crawford

  3. 1976

    Bernice Bobs Her Hair

    Mrs. Harvey

  4. 1975

    Distance

    Mrs. Herman

  5. The Silence

    Mrs. Watson

  6. W.W. and the Dixie Dancekings

    Mrs. Cozzens

  7. 1974

    Wedding Band

    Annabelle

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