Polly Holliday was an American actress who famously portrayed the waitress Florence Jane “Flo” in the 1970s television sitcom Alice. She won the Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actress as Mrs. Ruby Deagel in “Gremlins.”
Polly Holliday Biography
| Real Name | Polly Dean Holliday |
| Nickname | Polly Holliday |
| Profession | Actress |
| Date of Birth | 2 July 1937 |
| Age | 88 years old (at the time of death in 2025) |
| Birth Place | Jasper, Alabama, USA |
| Nationality | American |
| Hometown | Jasper, Alabama, USA |
| Gender | Female |
| Zodiac Sign | Cancer |
| Ethnicity | White |
| Religion | Christian |
Education Qualification
| School | Not known |
| College | Alabama College for Woman, Montevallo Florida State University |
| Education Qualification | Degree in Piano in 1959 |
Polly Holliday Age
Polly Holliday was born on 2 July 1937 in Jasper, Alabama, United States. She was 88 years old at the time of her death in 2025, and her zodiac sign was Cancer.
Polly Holliday Relationships
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
| Affairs/Boyfriend | Not known |
| Spouse/Husband | None |
| Children | None |
Polly Holliday Family
| Father’s Name | Ernest Sullivan Holliday (a truck driver) |
| Mother’s Name | Velma Mabell Holliday |
| Brother’s Name | Doyle Holliday |
| Sister’s Name | None |
Career
| Debut | After graduation, she started her career as a piano teacher Film – 1975: W.W. and the Dixie Dancekings TV – 1974: Search for Tomorrow |
| Awards | 2 – Golden Award (1978, 1979) 1984 – Saturn Award |
Polly Holliday Movies And TV Shows
Polly Holliday Movies
- 1975 – W. W. and the Dixie Dancekings
- 1975 – Distance
- 1976 – All the President’s Men
- 1978 – The One and Only
- 1988 – Moon Over Parador
- 1993 – Mrs. Doubtfire
- 1996 – Mr. Wrong
- 1998 – The Parent Trap
- 2006 – Stick It
- 2007 – The Heartbreak Kid
- 2010 – Fair Game
Polly Holliday Television
- 1974 – Search of Tomorrow
- 1976 – NBC Special Treat
- 1976-80 – Alice
- 1980-81 – Flo
- 1982-83 – Private Benjamin
- 1985 – Stir Crazy
- 1988 – The Equalizer
- 1993-99 – Home Improvement
- 1995-96 – The Client
- 1996 – Homicide: Life on the Street
Polly Holliday Height And Weight
| Height (approx) | In centimeters – 176 cm In meters – 1.76 m In feet & inches – 5’6” |
| Weight (approx) | In kilograms – 60 kg In pounds – 132 lbs |
| Eye Colour | Blue |
| Hair Colour | Silver |
Polly Holliday Death, Cause of Death
| Date of Death | 9 September 2025 |
| Place of Death | Manhattan, New York, USA |
| Cause of Death | Died from an apparent bout of pneumonia |
Polly Holliday Net Worth
| Net Worth (approx) | $4 million (as of 2025) |
| Annual Income (approx) | Not known |
| Salary (approx) | Not known |
| Income Source | Acting, endorsement, investment, etc. |
Some Lesser Facts About Polly Holliday
- Polly Holliday was born in Jasper, Alabama, and raised in Childersburg and Sylacauga.
- Her father was a truck driver, and her mother was a housewife.
- She attended Alabama College for Women at Montevallo and received a degree in Piano in 1959.
- After graduation, she worked as a piano teacher in her native Alabama and in Florida.
- She went to Florida State University and spent the first phase of her career earning respect on the classical stage.
- As a member of the Asolo Theater Company in Sarasota, Florida, she began her professional acting career and stayed for 10 years.
- She moved to New York in 1972 and appeared in Alice Children’s play Wedding Band at the Public Theater.
- In 2000, Polly Holliday was inducted into the Alabama Stage and Screen Hall of Fame.
- She appeared with actor Zach Galligan in the 1984 hit movie Gremlins.
- Polly Holliday’s final credit was in the 2010 film Fame Game, as Diane Plame.
- In January 2010, she appeared as herself in an official advertising campaign for the Episcopal Church.
- She died from an apparent bout of pneumonia on 9 September 2025, at the age of 88.
FAQ:
How old was Polly Holliday?
88 years old (at the time of death in 2025))
Who is Polly Holliday’s husband?
Polly Holliday never marred and do not have any child.
What is Polly Holliday’s net worth?
As of 2025, Polly Holliday’s estimate net worth is $4 million.
What happened to Polly Holliday?
Actress Polly Holliday died on 9 September 2025.