Biography
Phyllis Ada Diller (née Driver; July 17, 1917 – August 20, 2012) was an American stand-up comedian, actress, author, musician, and visual artist, best known for her eccentric stage persona, self-deprecating humor, wild hair and clothes, and exaggerated, cackling laugh. Diller was one of the first female comics to become a household name in the U.S., credited as an influence by Joan Rivers, Roseanne Barr, and Ellen DeGeneres, among others. She had a large gay following and is considered a gay icon. She was also one of the first celebrities to openly champion plastic surgery, for which she was recognized by the cosmetic surgery industry. Diller contributed to more than 40 films, beginning with 1961's Splendor in the Grass. She appeared in many television series, featuring in numerous cameos as well as her own short-lived sitcom and variety show. Some of her credits include Night Gallery, The Muppet Show, The Love Boat, Cybill, and Boston Legal, plus 11 seasons of The Bold and the Beautiful. Her voice-acting roles included the monster's wife in Mad Monster Party, the Queen in A Bug's Life, Granny Neutron in The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius, and Thelma Griffin in Family Guy. Description above from the Wikipedia article Phyllis Diller, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Acted in 75
2010s
- 2014
Robot Chicken: Christmas Specials
Various (voice) (archive sound)
2000s
- 2009
Found Footage Festival Volume 4: Live in Tucson
(archive footage)
- 2006
Casper's Scare School
Aunt Spitzy (voice)
- 2005
- 2004
- 2003
- 2002
The Last Place on Earth
Mrs. Baskin
- 2001
Kiss My Act
Phyllis Diller
- 2000
1990s
- 1999
The Nuttiest Nutcracker
Sugar Plum Fairy (Voice)
The Debtors
Movie
- 1998
Emily of New Moon
Great Aunt Nancy Priest · 3 episodes
- 1997
- 1996
E! True Hollywood Story
TV
- 1995
- 1994
- 1993
- 1992
- 1991
The Boneyard
Miss Poopinplatz
- 1990
The Nutcracker Prince
Mousequeen (voice)
1980s
- 1989
Pucker Up and Bark Like a Dog
Mrs. Frasco
Happily Ever After
Mother Nature (voice)
- 1987
Jonathan Winters: On the Ledge
Jonathan's Mother
Alice Through the Looking Glass
The White Queen
- 1985
- 1984
- 1983
The Bob Monkhouse Show
TV
- 1982
Pink Motel
Margaret
1970s
- 1977
- 1976
The Gong Show
TV
- 1975
- 1973
The Bobby Darin Show
TV
- 1972
- 1971
Mooch Goes to Hollywood
Phyllis Diller (uncredited)
- 1970
Swing Out, Sweet Land
Belva Lockwood
1960s
- 1969
The Adding Machine
Mrs. Zero
- 1968
Did You Hear the One About the Traveling Saleslady?
Agatha Knabenshu
The Private Navy of Sgt. O'Farrell
Nurse Nellie Krause
- 1967
Eight on the Lam
Golda
Mad Monster Party?
The Monster's Mate (voice)
- 1966
The Pruitts of Southampton
Phyllis Pruitt · 30 episodes
The Fat Spy
Camille Salamander
- 1965
- 1961
Appearances75
2020s
- 2024
- 2021
2010s
- 2017
This Is Bob Hope...
Self (archive footage)
- 2012
Carol Channing: Larger Than Life
Self
- 2011
How to Live Forever
Self
Looking for Lenny
Self
- 2010
I Am Comic
Self
2000s
- 2009
- 2007
Phyllis Diller: Not Just Another Pretty Face
Self (archive footage)
- 2006
The Chuck Barris Story: My Life On The Edge
Self
- 2005
- 2004
Goodnight, We Love You
Self
- 2003
Biography: Bob Hope: America's Entertainer
Self
- 2002
Dawn French's Girls Who Do Comedy
Self · 3 episodes
The 1st 13th Annual Fancy Anvil Awards Show Program Special: Live in Stereo
Self
- 2001
The Best of Bob Hope: 50 Years of Laughter — Volume 1
Self (archive footage)
The Best of Bob Hope: 50 Years of Laughter — Volume 2
Self (archive footage)
1990s
- 1999
Let Me In, I Hear Laughter: A Salute to the Friars Club
Self
Funny Is Money
Self
Yesterday's Tomorrows
Self
- 1998
The Best of the Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts
Self (archive footage)
- 1997
- 1996
- 1995
MADtv
Self · 2 episodes
- 1992
1980s
- 1989
Hanna-Barbera's 50th
Self
Friend to Friend: Armenian Earthquake Relief
Self
- 1988
Happy Birthday, Bob: 50 Stars Salute Your 50 Years with NBC
Self
- 1987
How to Have a Moneymaking Garage Sale
Herself
- 1985
Larry King Live
Self · 1 episode
- 1983
George Burns Celebrates 80 Years in Show Business
Self
- 1982
- 1980
Barbara Mandrell and the Mandrell Sisters
Self · 1 episode
1970s
- 1979
The Muppets Go Hollywood
Self (uncredited)
- 1978
Christmas at Walt Disney World
Self
Mickey's 50
Self
Leapin' Lizards, It's Liberace!
Herself
- 1976
Bob Hope's Bicentennial Star-Spangled Spectacular
Self
- 1975
- 1974
Tony Orlando and Dawn
Self · 1 episode
Tattletales
Herself · 11 episodes
- 1973
- 1972
- 1970
The Mad, Mad, Mad Comedians
Self (voice)
1960s
- 1969
- 1968
Jack Benny's Bag
Self
The Movie Orgy
Self (archive footage)
Rowan & Martin at the Movies
Self
- 1967
- 1966
- 1964
- 1962
- 1961
1950s
- 1958
- 1957
- 1953
- 1950
