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Date of Birth:
Mini Biography:
A supremely gifted, versatile player who could reach dramatic depths,... more
Trivia:
Has two sons: Patrick Oliver was born in 1973 and Samuel John in 1974. more
Awards:
Nominated for Oscar. Another 2 wins & 9 nominations more
NewsDesk:
(4 articles)
Gays of our Lives (July 20, 2009)
(From AfterElton.com. 20 July 2009, 7:35 PM, PDT)
Scenes We Love: Murder By Death
(From Cinematical. 22 June 2009, 4:45 PM, PDT)
Alternate Names:
A Friend
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1. | The Kings of Appletown (2009) | Aunt Birdy | 2009 | - | - |
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2. | Peanut Butter (2007) | Agnes | 2007 | - | 5.3 (9) |
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3. | "Will & Grace" (1998) | Zandra (6 episodes, 2001-2006) | 2006 | - | 7.2 (9,025) |
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4. | "7th Heaven" (1996) | Gladys Bink / Mrs. Bink (9 episodes, 1996-2006) | 2006 | - | 4.5 (6,857) |
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5. | Naked Run (2006) | Gram Malone | 2006 | - | 5.3 (29) |
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6. | Miss Congeniality 2: Armed & Fabulous (2005) | Carol Fields | 2005 | $101M | 4.7 (12,618) |
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7. | The Moguls (2005) | Mrs. Cherkiss | 2005 | - | 6.3 (2,841) |
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8. | The Hollow (2004) (V) | Joan Van Etten | 2004 | - | 4.0 (965) |
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9. | Cheaper by the Dozen (2003) | (uncredited) Mrs. Drucker (DVD deleted scene) | 2003 | $190M | 5.6 (22,109) |
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10. | "Strong Medicine" (2000) | Evelyn Knightly (1 episode, 2003) | 2003 | - | 6.4 (388) |
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11. | "Lizzie McGuire" (2001) | Marge (1 episode, 2003) | 2003 | - | 6.1 (2,454) |
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12. | "Arli$$" (1996) | (1 episode, 2002) | 2002 | - | 6.9 (426) |
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13. | Comic Book Villains (2002) (V) | Mrs. Cresswell | 2002 | - | 5.5 (1,337) |
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14. | Jeepers Creepers (2001) | The Cat Lady | 2001 | - | 5.7 (27,956) |
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15. | Dumb Luck (2001) | Minnie Hitchcock | 2001 | - | 4.6 (36) |
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16. | Moonglow (2000) | 2000 | - | 8.0 (5) | |
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17. | "Touched by an Angel" (1994) | Dolores (1 episode, 1999) | 1999 | - | 5.4 (1,311) |
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18. | The Last Great Ride (1999) | Pamela 'Mimi' Applegate | 1999 | - | 4.7 (100) |
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19. | Pants on Fire (1998) | Mom | 1998 | - | 6.7 (38) |
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20. | "Mad About You" (1992) | Inspector #10 (1 episode, 1998) | 1998 | - | 7.1 (2,593) |
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21. | "Nash Bridges" (1996) | Loretta Bettina (1 episode, 1998) | 1998 | - | 6.9 (1,403) |
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22. | "Veronica's Closet" (1997) | Grammy Anderson (1 episode, 1997) | 1997 | - | 5.5 (455) |
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23. | Toothless (1997) (TV) | Joe #1 | 1997 | - | 5.3 (783) |
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24. | Changing Habits (1997) | Mother Superior | 1997 | - | 5.6 (205) |
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25. | Boys Life 2 (1997) | Mrs. Randozza (segment "Nunzio's Second Cousin") | 1997 | - | 6.6 (293) |
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26. | "ER" (1994) | Betty (3 episodes, 1996) | 1996 | - | 8.1 (2,786) |
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27. | If These Walls Could Talk (1996) (TV) | Tessie (segment "1996") | 1996 | - | 6.9 (1,714) |
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28. | Trail of Tears (1995) (TV) | Clara | 1995 | - | 5.2 (52) |
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29. | Reckless (1995) | Sister Margaret | 1995 | - | 4.6 (296) |
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30. | Freaky Friday (1995) (TV) | Principal Handel | 1995 | - | 5.6 (591) |
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31. | "Thunder Alley" (1994) | Irma (1 episode, 1995) | 1995 | - | 5.1 (36) |
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32. | "Walker, Texas Ranger" (1993) | Joelle (1 episode, 1995) | 1995 | - | 5.2 (3,136) |
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33. | Take Me Home Again (1994) (TV) | Sada | 1994 | - | 6.1 (100) |
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34. | In Search of Dr. Seuss (1994) (TV) | The Who-Villian | 1994 | - | 6.5 (184) |
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35. | Nunzio's Second Cousin (1994) | Mrs. Randazzo | 1994 | - | 7.1 (194) |
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36. | "Murder, She Wrote" (1984) | Loretta Lee / Marian Simpson (2 episodes, 1987-1994) | 1994 | - | 7.1 (2,290) |
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37. | My Name Is Kate (1994) (TV) | Barbara Mannix | 1994 | - | 5.2 (43) |
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38. | "Tales from the Crypt" (1989) | Ruth (1 episode, 1993) | 1993 | - | 8.1 (3,394) |
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39. | Precious Victims (1993) (TV) | Minnie Gray | 1993 | - | 7.2 (64) |
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40. | "Bonkers" (1993) | Lilith DuPrave (4 episodes, 1993) | 1993 | - | 7.0 (176) |
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41. | "Jack's Place" (1992) | Dina (1 episode, 1993) | 1993 | - | - |
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42. | "Tribeca" (1993) | Claudia (1 episode, 1993) | 1993 | - | 7.2 (20) |
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43. | Poisoned by Love: The Kern County Murders (1993) (TV) | Martha Catlin | 1993 | - | 5.0 (38) |
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44. | "Home Improvement" (1991) | Wanda (1 episode, 1992) | 1992 | - | 7.6 (6,136) |
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45. | I Don't Buy Kisses Anymore (1992) | Frieda | 1992 | - | 5.9 (166) |
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46. | Taking Back My Life: The Nancy Ziegenmeyer Story (1992) (TV) | Vicky Martin | 1992 | - | 6.1 (44) |
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47. | Joey Takes a Cab (1991) | 1991 | - | 6.8 (5) | |
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48. | Deadly Intentions... Again? (1991) (TV) | Charlotte | 1991 | - | 5.1 (56) |
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49. | "thirtysomething" (1987) | Margaret Weston (1 episode, 1991) | 1991 | - | 7.0 (462) |
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50. | "Blossom" (1991) | Agnes (4 episodes, 1990-1991) | 1991 | - | 5.7 (1,031) |
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51. | White Palace (1990) | Judy | 1990 | - | 6.3 (2,864) |
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52. | Texasville (1990) | Genevieve Morgan | 1990 | - | 5.6 (1,084) |
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53. | "Gravedale High" (1990) | Miss Dirge (unknown episodes) | 1990 | - | 6.7 (32) |
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54. | "The Ray Bradbury Theater" (1985) | Mrs. Shrike (1 episode, 1990) | 1990 | - | 7.9 (193) |
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55. | Blossom (1990) (TV) | Agnes | 1990 | - | 6.1 (268) |
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56. | Stella (1990) | Mrs. Wilkerson | 1990 | - | 5.3 (955) |
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57. | "Newhart" (1982) | Corinne Denby (2 episodes, 1988-1989) | 1989 | - | 8.2 (669) |
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58. | It Had to Be You (1989) | Judith | 1989 | - | 6.6 (12) |
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59. | Going to the Chapel (1988) | Maude | 1988 | - | 5.8 (35) |
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60. | "CBS Summer Playhouse" (1987) | Siobhan Owens (1 episode, 1988) | 1988 | - | 4.9 (19) |
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61. | Rented Lips (1988) | Hotel Desk Clerk | 1988 | - | 3.6 (137) |
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62. | The New Adventures of Pippi Longstocking (1988) | Miss Bannister | 1988 | - | 4.9 (1,158) |
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63. | Sticky Fingers (1988) | Stella | 1988 | - | 4.8 (144) |
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64. | "Magnum, P.I." (1980) | Brenda Babcock (1 episode, 1987) | 1987 | - | 7.7 (2,867) |
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65. | Blood Vows: The Story of a Mafia Wife (1987) (TV) | Sylvia | 1987 | - | 5.9 (145) |
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66. | Babes in Toyland (1986) (TV) | Mrs. Piper/Widow Hubbard | 1986 | - | 4.9 (1,015) |
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67. | The History of White People in America: Volume II (1986) (TV) | 1986 | - | 5.6 (27) | |
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68. | Clue (1985) | Mrs. Peacock | 1985 | - | 7.2 (20,890) |
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69. | "Off the Rack" (1984) | Kate Halloran (6 episodes, 1985) | 1985 | - | - |
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70. | The Fourth Wise Man (1985) (TV) | Judith | 1985 | - | 6.8 (189) |
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71. | The History of White People in America (1985) (TV) | 1985 | - | 6.1 (109) | |
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72. | "The Love Boat" (1977) | Helen Foster (2 episodes, 1984) | 1984 | - | 5.6 (1,092) |
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73. | The Funny Farm (1983) | Gail Corbin | 1983 | - | 3.7 (46) |
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74. | "Private Benjamin" (1981) | Capt. Doreen Lewis (37 episodes, 1981-1983) | 1983 | - | 5.0 (35) |
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75. | Pandemonium (1982) | (as A Friend) Candy's Mom | 1982 | - | 5.0 (381) |
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76. | "American Playhouse" (1982) | Millworker (1 episode, 1982) | 1982 | - | 7.2 (15) |
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77. | Kraft Salutes Walt Disney World's 10th Anniversary (1982) (TV) | Aunt Angelique Lane | 1982 | - | 7.5 (9) |
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78. | Incident at Crestridge (1981) (TV) | Sara Davis | 1981 | - | 5.3 (5) |
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79. | "Taxi" (1978) | Mrs. McKenzie (1 episode, 1981) | 1981 | - | 7.9 (1,647) |
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80. | When the Circus Came to Town (1981) (TV) | Jessy | 1981 | - | 7.5 (55) |
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81. | Private Benjamin (1980) | Capt. Doreen Lewis | 1980 | - | 5.9 (7,776) |
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82. | "A New Kind of Family" (1979) | Kit Flanagan (11 episodes, 1979-1980) | 1980 | - | 7.1 (8) |
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83. | My Old Man (1979) (TV) | Marie | 1979 | - | 5.4 (43) |
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84. | When She Was Bad... (1979) (TV) | Mary Jensen | 1979 | - | 6.0 (33) |
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85. | "13 Queens Boulevard" (1979) | Felicia Winters (9 episodes, 1979) | 1979 | - | 8.3 (6) |
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86. | "Visions" (1976) | (1 episode, 1978) | 1978 | - | 5.2 (7) |
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87. | The Cheap Detective (1978) | Betty DeBoop | 1978 | - | 6.1 (1,444) |
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88. | FM (1978) | Mother | 1978 | - | 5.9 (394) |
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89. | "Black Beauty" (1978) | Annie Gray | 1978 | - | 7.4 (42) |
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90. | The Last of the Cowboys (1977) | Penelope | 1977 | - | 5.2 (160) |
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91. | "All That Glitters" (1977) | Ma Packer | 1977 | - | 7.5 (40) |
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92. | The Death of Richie (1977) (TV) | Carol Werner | 1977 | - | 7.0 (130) |
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93. | Murder by Death (1976) | Tess Skeffington | 1976 | - | 7.3 (9,608) |
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94. | Hustle (1975) | Paula Hollinger | 1975 | - | 6.1 (543) |
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95. | "Kojak" (1973) | Julie Lowring (1 episode, 1975) | 1975 | - | 7.3 (799) |
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96. | "Barnaby Jones" (1973) | Anita Willson (1 episode, 1975) | 1975 | - | 6.9 (239) |
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97. | The Night That Panicked America (1975) (TV) | Ann Muldoon | 1975 | - | 6.9 (298) |
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98. | Knuckle (1975) (TV) | 1975 | - | - | |
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99. | My Father's House (1975) (TV) | Mrs. Lindholm Sr. | 1975 | - | 6.6 (21) |
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100. | At Long Last Love (1975) | Elizabeth | 1975 | - | 4.5 (374) |
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101. | "Insight" (1960) | (1 episode, 1975) | 1975 | - | 6.6 (38) |
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102. | Daisy Miller (1974) | Mrs. Walker | 1974 | - | 5.8 (388) |
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103. | Nourish the Beast (1974) (TV) | Baba Goya | 1974 | - | - |
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104. | "Wide World Mystery" (1973) | Mary (1 episode, 1974) | 1974 | - | 6.6 (11) |
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105. | Come Die with Me (1974) | Mary Thatcher | 1974 | - | 4.9 (8) |
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106. | The Sting (1973) | Billie | 1973 | - | 8.4 (59,381) |
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107. | The Blue Knight (1973) (TV) | Glenda | 1973 | - | 7.3 (143) |
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108. | Scarecrow (1973) | Darlene | 1973 | - | 7.2 (4,235) |
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109. | "Jigsaw" (1972) | (1 episode, 1973) | 1973 | - | - |
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110. | Playmates (1972) (TV) | Amy | 1972 | - | 6.6 (26) |
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111. | "McMillan & Wife" (1971) | Dora (1 episode, 1972) | 1972 | - | 7.6 (204) |
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112. | "All in the Family" (1971) | Angelique McCarthy (1 episode, 1972) | 1972 | - | 8.8 (1,988) |
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113. | The Last Picture Show (1971) | Genevieve | 1971 | - | 8.1 (13,572) |
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114. | "The Most Deadly Game" (1970) | Alice (1 episode, 1970) | 1970 | - | 5.8 (7) |
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115. | "The Ghost & Mrs. Muir" (1968) | Paula Tardy (1 episode, 1970) | 1970 | - | 7.8 (181) |
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116. | "Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In" (1967) | Regular Performer (2 episodes, 1968) | 1968 | - | 8.1 (334) |
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117. | "NET Playhouse" (1966) | (1 episode, 1967) | 1967 | - | - |
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118. | Divorce American Style (1967) | Eunice Tase | 1967 | - | 6.2 (513) |
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119. | The Star Wagon (1966) (TV) | Hallie | 1966 | - | 7.7 (50) |
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1. | "American Playhouse" (1982) | (1 episode, 1982) | 1982 | - | 7.2 (15) |
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2. | The Cheap Detective (1978) | (performer: "La vie en rose", "Deep Purple") | 1978 | - | 6.1 (1,444) |
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1. | The Art of 'The Sting' (2005) (V) | Herself | 2005 | - | 6.2 (16) |
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2. | Behind the Peepers: The Making of 'Jeepers Creepers' (2002) (V) | Herself | 2002 | - | 5.5 (48) |
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3. | The Last Picture Show: A Look Back (1999) (V) | Herself | 1999 | - | 7.1 (72) |
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4. | Picture This: The Times of Peter Bogdanovich in Archer City, Texas (1991) | Herself | 1991 | - | 7.2 (28) |
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5. | "The New Hollywood Squares" (1986) | Guest Appearance (2 episodes, 1987) | 1987 | - | 5.5 (27) |
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6. | Justiceville (1987) (TV) | Narrator | 1987 | - | - |
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7. | "The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson" (1962) | Herself (1 episode, 1983) | 1983 | - | 8.3 (463) |
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8. | Lily for President? (1982) (TV) | 1982 | - | 7.4 (7) | |
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9. | "The Shape of Things" (1982) | Herself (1 episode, 1982) | 1982 | - | - |
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10. | The 33rd Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (1981) (TV) | Herself - Award Winner | 1981 | - | 7.2 (15) |
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11. | At Long Last Cole (1975) (TV) | Herself | 1975 | - | - |
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12. | "Toast of the Town" (1948) | Herself / Singer (2 episodes, 1960-1963) | 1963 | - | 8.4 (100) |
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