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Polly Holliday
From The TV IV
| Polly Holliday | |
| Birth name | Polly Dean Holliday |
| Born | July 2, 1937 in Jasper, Alabama, USA |
| Died | September 9, 2025 in Manhattan, New York, USA |
| Notable Roles | |
| Notable Episodes | |
| Awards | |
Contents |
Roles
Starring Roles
| Series | Role | Year(s) | Season(s) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alice | Flo Castleberry | 1976–1980 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
| Flo | Flo Castleberry | 1980–1981 | 1 | 2 | ||
| The Client | Momma Love | 1995–1996 | 1 | |||
Guest Starring Roles
| Series | Role | Episode | Airdate |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Golden Girls | Lily Lindstrom | 1x23 - Blind Ambitions | March 29, 1986 |
| The Equalizer | Sister Sara | 3x20 - Regrets Only | March 30, 1988 |
| Home Improvement | Nana | 2x21 - Much Ado About Nana | March 17, 1993 |
| Home Improvement | Lillian | 4x12 - 'Twas the Night Before Chaos | December 13, 1994 |
| Homicide: Life on the Street | Mrs. Rath | 5x07 - The Heart of a Saturday Night | November 15, 1996 |
| Home Improvement | Lillian | 6x24 - Taps | May 13, 1997 |
| Home Improvement | Lillian | 7x11 - Bright Christmas | December 16, 1997 |
| Home Improvement | Lillian | 8x19 - Love's Labor Lost (2) | March 2, 1999 |
Made-for-TV Movies
| Title | Role | Airdate | Series/Banner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Missing Children: A Mother's Story | Mary Gertrude | December 1, 1982 | |
| The Gift of Love: A Christmas Story | Minerva | December 20, 1983 | CBS Tuesday Night at the Movies |
Awards and Accolades
Golden Globe Awards
(2 Wins in 4 Nominations)
- Won: Best TV Actress in a Supporting Role (1979, 1980)