Biography
Anne Haney (born Anne Ryan Thomas; March 4, 1934 – May 26, 2001) was an American actress of stage and screen, perhaps best known for her roles as social worker Mrs. Sellner in Mrs. Doubtfire and Greta the secretary in Liar Liar. Haney appeared in the Star Trek: The Next Generation episode "The Survivors" as Rishon Uxbridge, and later appeared as aBajoran arbitrator in the Star Trek: Deep Space Nine episode "Dax". She was a regular guest-star during the syndicated run ofMama's Family, playing Alberta Meechum, the nemesis of Thelma Harper. On Our House she played fussy neighbor Virginia Taft. She was also a regular guest-star of L.A. Law, playing Judge Marilyn Travelini. She guest starred on Cheers, Designing Women, The Golden Palace, Charmed, Boy Meets World,Columbo, ER, and Curb Your Enthusiasm as the mother of Mary Steenburgen's character. One of her last appearances was in the Ally McBeal season 4 episode "Reasons to Believe" (which aired on January 8, 2001). On May 26, 2001, Haney died of heart failure at age 67.
Acted in 95
1990s
- 1999
- 1998
Little Girl Fly Away
Ethel Brock
- 1997
Changing Habits
Sister Humiliata
Leaving L.A.
Martha Hayes · 6 episodes
- 1996
Mother
Helen
- 1995
- 1994
Star Struck
Movie
- 1993
George
TV
Telling Secrets
Grace Jefferson
- 1992
Condition: Critical
Mrs. Yarkovich
In My Daughter's Name
Mrs. Klafter
- 1991
Jailbirds
Haydee
- 1990
K-9000
Mrs. Wiffington
1980s
- 1989
- 1988
Elvis and Me
Grandma Minnie Mae Presley · 2 episodes
- 1987
Cold Steel
Anna Modine
Beauty and the Beast
Tamara · 1 episode
Celebration Family
Judge Gelson
Roses Are for the Rich
Aunt Molly · 2 episodes
- 1986
The Christmas Gift
Clara Huckle
The Thanksgiving Promise
Mrs. Sudsup
Blind Justice
Jim's Mother
- 1985
Lime Street
Evelyn Camp · 8 episodes
Half Nelson
Maid
Malice in Wonderland
Dema's Secretary
- 1984
Impulse
Mrs. Piersall
- 1983
The Invisible Woman
Mrs. Van Dam
Independence Day
Rose Parker
- 1982
Missing Children: A Mother's Story
Mrs. Sims
The Adventures of Pollyanna
Miss Louella Beat
Some Kind of Hero
Monica Lewis
Making Love
Lila
Marian Rose White
Sister Agatha
- 1981
The Children Nobody Wanted
Mrs. Lightheart
When the Circus Came to Town
Blossom
- 1980
The Mating Season
Elizabeth
The Gold Bug
Jessica Bessop
1970s
- 1978
Summer of My German Soldier
Mrs. Benn
- 1976
- 1971
