The Resume

(July 2, 1937- )
Acted in 'Distance (1975),' 'All the President's Men (1976),' 'You Can't Take it with You (1979),' 'Gremlins (1984),' 'Moon Over Parador (1988),' 'Mrs. Doubtfire (1993)' and 'The Parent Trap (1998)'
Best known for her role as Flo Castleberry in the sitcoms 'Alice' and 'Flo'
Coined the phrase 'Kiss Mah Grits!'

Why she might be annoying:

She is typecast as a crotchety old women.
Despite her role as 'Gloria Chaney' in the movie 'Mrs. Doubtfire,' simply being a one minute cameo appearance, she was given star billing.
Her middle name is Dean.
Linda Lavin, the titular star of 'Alice,' was irritated at having the attention and the show stolen from under her by Polly's character 'Flo.'

Why she might not be annoying:

She has an extensive theater background.
She is a respected, long-standing member of the Asolo Repertory Company in Florida.
She introduced the catch phrase, 'Kiss mah grits!' to the American lexicon.
She won an Emmy for her role as 'Flo' on 'Alice.'

Credit: Cosmic Princess

Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

• Celebrities Born on the Same Date [July] (Ranked: 7021937)
• Cosmic Princess' Profiles [Series 1]
• Day and Night
• Golden Girls and Guests
• Golden Globe: Best Performance by a Supporting Actress [TV] (Ranked: 1978)
• Golden Globe: Best Performance by a Supporting Actress [TV] (Ranked: 1979)
• Gremlins [Film Series]
• Holiday Names
• Home Improvement - Guest Stars
• I Portrayed a Waitress
• I Spun My Character into a New TV Series
• Joe Dante Films
• Look at Me, I Got My Hands Up
• Look at Me, I'm Wearing a Cowboy Hat
• Match Game
• Paul Mazursky Films
• Profiles 5751-6000 (Ranked: 5820)
• Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actress [Film] (Ranked: 1984)
• Spin-Off Stars

Year In Review:

In 2023, Out of 22 Votes: 72.73% Annoying
In 2022, Out of 12 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2021, Out of 24 Votes: 58.33% Annoying
In 2020, Out of 75 Votes: 45.33% Annoying
In 2019, Out of 44 Votes: 54.55% Annoying
In 2018, Out of 2 Votes: 0% Annoying
In 2017, Out of 16 Votes: 56.25% Annoying
In 2016, Out of 33 Votes: 78.79% Annoying
In 2015, Out of 8 Votes: 62.50% Annoying
In 2014, Out of 30 Votes: 46.67% Annoying
In 2013, Out of 14 Votes: 57.14% Annoying
In 2012, Out of 51 Votes: 72.55% Annoying
In 2011, Out of 68 Votes: 48.53% Annoying
In 2010, Out of 42 Votes: 57.14% Annoying
In 2009, Out of 62 Votes: 40.32% Annoying
In 2008, Out of 50 Votes: 40.0% Annoying
In 2007, Out of 192 Votes: 45.83% Annoying
In 2006, Out of 108 Votes: 52.78% Annoying
In 2005, Out of 218 Votes: 54.13% Annoying
In 2004, Out of 287 Votes: 62.37% Annoying
In 2003, Out of 634 Votes: 63.56% Annoying
In 2002, Out of 3087 Votes: 36.83% Annoying