RECENT CREDITS
Samantha Who? (TV)  Dec. 18, 2007
Lucky You (FILM)  May. 4, 2007
24 (TV)  Mar. 12, 2007
Larry King Live (TV)  Jan. 9, 2007
Jimmy Kimmel Live (TV)  Jun. 15, 2006


HIGHLIGHTS
Diagnosed as diabetic at age 13; is active in Juvenile Diabetes education and the Alzheimer's Association.
Began career as a stage performer in regional theater; made her professional debut in 1975 at the prestigious Oregon Shakespeare Festival.
Made her Broadway debut playing Marlene Dietrich in 1981's Piaf. Earned a Tony nomination for her next Broadway appearance 19 years later in a revival of The Man Who Came to Dinner.
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All Credits

Film Name / TV Show Name (Episode Name)
Role
Category

Lucky You  2007 -Carson, Michelle
Actor
Film


I Heart Huckabees  2004 -Mrs. Hooten
Actor
Film


Garden State  2004 -Carol
Actor
Film


Actor
Film


Sweet Home Alabama  2002 -Stella Kay
Actor
Film


Disney's The Kid  2000 -Deirdre Lafever
Actor
Film


Snow Day  2000 -Laura Brandston
Actor
Film


Guinevere  1999 -Deborah Sloane
Actor
Film


Mistress  1992 -Patricia Riley
Actor
Film


Project X  1987 -Dr. Criswell
Actor
Film


Fire with Fire  1986 -Sister Marie
Actor
Film


24  2006-2007 -Martha Logan
Actor
TV
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Actor
TV


Alice   -Nurse
Actor
TV
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Audrey's Rain   -Audrey Walker
Actor
TV


Blind Judgment   -Karen Maguire
Actor
TV


High Society   -Ellie Walker
Actor
TV


In-Laws  2002-2003 -Marlene Pellet
Actor
TV
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Just My Imagination   -Pally Thompson
Actor
TV


Actor
TV


Actor
TV


Samantha Who?  2007 -Regina
Actor
TV
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Scarlett   -Sally Brewton
Actor
TV


Style & Substance   -Chelsea Stevens
Actor
TV


The Oblongs  2001 -Pickles Oblong
Voice
TV
Expand


The Yarn Princess   -Margaret Thomas
Actor
TV


The Yearling   -Ora Baxter
Actor
TV


Youth in Revolt  2010 -Estelle Twisp
Actor
Film


The Odd Couple II  1998 -Holly
Actor
Film


The Brady Bunch Movie  1995 -Mrs. Ditmeyer
Actor
Film


Actor
Film


Actor
Film


The Yearling   -Ora Baxter
Actor
Film


Undue Influence   -Dana Colby
Actor
Film


Yarn Princess   -Margaret Thomas
Actor
Film


A Fight for Jenny   -Valerie Thomas
Actor
Film


Actor
Film


Actor
Film


Actor
Film


A Very Married Christmas   -Ellen Griffin
Actor
Film


Audrey's Rain   -Audrey Walker
Actor
Film


Flashpoint   -Doris
Actor
Film


Actor
Film


Edie & Pen   -Wendy the Waitress
Actor
Film


Actor
Film


Protocol   -Ella
Actor
Film


Actor
Film


Actor
Film


Actor
Film


Actor
Film




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Highlights

Diagnosed as diabetic at age 13; is active in Juvenile Diabetes education and the Alzheimer's Association.
Began career as a stage performer in regional theater; made her professional debut in 1975 at the prestigious Oregon Shakespeare Festival.
Made her Broadway debut playing Marlene Dietrich in 1981's Piaf. Earned a Tony nomination for her next Broadway appearance 19 years later in a revival of The Man Who Came to Dinner.
Shot to TV success as Charlene Frazier on five seasons of Designing Women; met and married actor Richard Gilliland while working on the series. He had a recurring role as J.D. Shackleford.


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