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Polly Holliday
Also known as Polly Dean Holliday
Career
Active 1963 – 2010
Biography
About Polly Holliday
Polly Holliday, who died in September 2025 at age 88, was an American actress best remembered for her role as Flo on the hit sitcom ALICE. Her character's catchphrase, inviting her boss Mel to "Kiss my grits," became a cultural touchstone. Born in Jasper, Alabama, on July 2, 1937, she pursued acting for decades.
Holliday's career spanned from 1963 to 2010, a full 47 years. She had blue eyes, stood 5'7", and maintained a slim build. Her work on ALICE made her a familiar face to television audiences. She was Caucasian and identified as straight. Her legacy includes not just the sitcom role but a long professional life in performance.
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Profile details
Personal
- Died
- Tuesday 9th of September 2025 (age 88)
- Years Active
- 1963-2010 (started around 25 years old; 47 years active)
- Birthplace
- Jasper, Alabama, United States
- Ethnicity
- Caucasian
- Sexuality
- Straight
Body
- Eye Color
- Blue
Frequently asked
How long was Polly Holliday active as an actress?
She was active from 1963 to 2010, a period of 47 years, starting around age 25.
What physical traits did she have?
She had blue eyes, was 5'7" (170 cm), and had a slim body type.
Where was she born and when?
She was born on July 2, 1937, in Jasper, Alabama, United States.
Did you know
- Her most memorable line from ALICE was "Kiss my grits," said to her boss Mel.
- She began acting in 1963 at age 25 and continued for 47 years until 2010.
- At the time of her death in September 2025, she was 88 years old.
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