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Polly Holliday

  • Born July 2, 1937
  • Jasper, Alabama, USA
  • Died Sept. 9, 2025, aged 88

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 …

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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.

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Mrs. Deagle

Gloria

Marva Kulp, Sr.

Dardis' Secretary

Beryl

Diane Plame

Lillian Patterson

Judge Westreich

Lily

Elma Dinnock

Mrs. Rath

Midge

Sister Sara

Mrs. Alston

Florence Jean Castleberry

Mrs. Crawford

Mrs. Harvey

Aunt Minerva

Mrs. Cozzens

Mrs. Wooster

Mama Bell

Miss Pearson

Momma Love

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Berti Bartolotti

Lucille

Mary Gertrude

Christina Eriksen

Aunt Hannah

Mrs. Herman

Mrs. Wooster

Mrs. Watson

Miriam Kirby

Annabelle

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