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Polly Holliday

Actor • Born 1937

Polly Holliday

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About

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

Homicide: Life on the Street posterHomicide: Life on the StreetSeries • 1993Home Improvement posterHome ImprovementSeries • 1991American Playhouse posterAmerican PlayhouseSeries • 1982The Equalizer posterThe EqualizerSeries • 1985Alice posterAliceSeries • 1976The Golden Girls posterThe Golden GirlsSeries • 1985Amazing Stories posterAmazing StoriesSeries • 1985Gremlins posterGremlinsMovie • 1984The Parent Trap posterThe Parent TrapMovie • 1998All the President's Men posterAll the President's MenMovie • 1976Mrs. Doubtfire posterMrs. DoubtfireMovie • 1993The Heartbreak Kid posterThe Heartbreak KidMovie • 2007Fair Game posterFair GameMovie • 2010Stick It posterStick ItMovie • 2006Moon Over Parador posterMoon Over ParadorMovie • 1988Mr. Wrong posterMr. WrongMovie • 1996The One and Only posterThe One and OnlyMovie • 1978