Suzanne Pleshette

American actress (1937-2008)

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Suzanne Pleshette was an American actress who had a long career in film, television, and theater from the 1950s through the 2000s. She is best known for her role as Emily Hartley on the popular 1970s sitcom "The Bob Newhart Show," which made her one of the most recognized television personalities of that era.

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Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA

Suzanne Pleshette (January 31, 1937 – January 19, 2008) was an American actress, on stage, screen and television. After beginning her career in theatre, she began appearing in films in the early 1960s, such as Rome Adventure (1962) and Alfred Hitchcock's The Birds (1963). She later appeared in various television productions, often in guest roles, and played the role of Emily Hartley on The Bob…

Known for

The Blob — Annie Hayworth (voice)2024
Paralyzed Segments: Suzanne Pleshette Tangled Up in Codes2022
Steve McQueen: The Essence of Cool — Self2005
G.I. Joe: Sigma 62005
The Art of 'Spirited Away' — Herself2003
Good Morning, Miami — Claire Arnold2002
8 Simple Rules — Laura2002
The Lion King II: Simba's Pride — Zira (voice)1998
Off the Menu: The Last Days of Chasen's — Self1998
Will & Grace — Lois Whitley1998

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Instance of: human
Given name: Suzanne
Gender: female
Citizenship: United States
Place of birth: New York City
Place of death: Los Angeles
Spouse: Troy Donahue
Occupation: actor
Educated at: Syracuse University
Languages spoken: English language
Native language: English language
Award: star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Field of work: acting
Image: Suzanne Pleshette.jpg

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date of birth: 1937-01-01
date of death: 2008-01-01
cause of death: pneumonia
manner of death: natural causes
place of burial: Hillside Memorial Park
name in native language: Suzanne Pleshette
start of work period: 1957-00-00
end of work period: 2004-00-00
writing language: English language

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Encyclopedic overview

Suzanne Pleshette (January 31, 1937 – January 19, 2008) was an American actress known for her roles in theatre, film, and television. She was nominated for three Emmy Awards and two Golden Globe Awards. For her role as Emily Hartley on the CBS sitcom The Bob Newhart Show (1972–1978), she received two nominations for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series.

Pleshette started her career in the theatre before gaining attention for her role in Alfred Hitchcock's horror-thriller The Birds (1963), a turn which earned her a Laurel Award. Her other notable film roles include Rome Adventure (1962), Support Your Local Gunfighter (1971), and Hot Stuff (1979). For her portrayal of Leona Helmsley in Leona Helmsley: The Queen of Mean (1990), she received nominations for the Primetime Emmy Award and Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Miniseries or Movie. She later voiced roles in The Lion King II: Simba's Pride (1998) and Spirited Away (2001).

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