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Suzanne Pleshette
Suzanne Pleshette is best known for Columbo, Will & Grace, Saturday Night Live and Bonanza. Suzanne Pleshette was born on January 31, 1937. Suzanne Pleshette died on January 19, 2008 at the age of 70.
- Born
- January 31, 1937
- Place of birth
- Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
- Died
- January 19, 2008 (70 years old)
Biography
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 Newhart Show from 1972 until 1978, receiving Emmy Award nominations for her work.
She continued acting until 2004, and died from respiratory failure as a result of lung cancer in 2008.
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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 Newhart Show from 1972 until 1978, receiving Emmy Award nominations for her work.
She continued acting until 2004, and died from respiratory failure as a result of lung cancer in 2008.
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Known for
Filmography
- 2005G.I. Joe: Sigma 6
- 2002Good Morning, MiamiClaire Arnold
- 20028 Simple RulesLaura
- 1998Will & GraceLois Whitley
- 1995The Single GuySarah Eliot
- 1994The Boys Are BackJackie Hansen
- 1993Intimate PortraitSelf
- 1989NightingalesChristine Broderick
- 1986Bridges to CrossTracy Bridges
- 1984Maggie BriggsMaggie Briggs
- 1982NewhartEmily Hartley
- 1979Flesh & BloodKate Fallon
- 1975Saturday Night LiveSelf (uncredited)
- 1972The Bob Newhart ShowEmily Hartley
- 1971ColumboHelen Stewart
- 1969The Courtship of Eddie's FatherValerie Bessinger
- 1969Love, American StyleBarbara
- 1968The Name of the Game
- 1967IronsideShelly Kingman
- 1967The InvadersVikki
- 1967Cimarron StripSarah Lou Burke
- 1965The F.B.I.Marya Pazmany
- 1965The Wild Wild WestLydia Monteran
- 1965Run for Your LifeSusan Church
- 1963The FugitivePeggy Franklyn
- 1963ChanningLori Moore
- 1963Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler TheatreAnita King
- 1962The Tonight Show Starring Johnny CarsonSelf
- 1961The Dick Powell ShowMarta Rinaldi
- 1961Target: The Corruptors!
- 1961Ben Casey
- 1961The Wonderful World of Disney
- 1961Dr. KildareJulie Lawler
- 1960Route 66
- 1960The IslandersIris
- 1960Hong Kong
- 1959One Step BeyondMartha Wizinski
- 1959Adventures in ParadiseMinette
- 1959Black SaddleNedda Logan
- 1959RiverboatMarie Tourette
- 1959The Third ManCaroline Humphrey
- 1959BonanzaRose Becket
- 1958Naked CityNora Condon
- 1957Have Gun, Will Travel
- 1957DecoyWendy Jenkins
- 1957HarbormasterBarbara Benson
- 1957Wagon TrainMyra Marshall
- 1956Tony AwardsSelf - Presenter
- 1955GunsmokeGlory Bramley
- 1955Alfred Hitchcock PresentsAnne
- 1953General Electric TheaterJean Lund
- 1952Omnibus
- 1944Golden Globe AwardsSelf - Nominee
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has Suzanne Pleshette been in?
Suzanne Pleshette is best known for Columbo, Will & Grace, Saturday Night Live and Bonanza.
When was Suzanne Pleshette born?
Suzanne Pleshette was born on January 31, 1937. (Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA)
How old is Suzanne Pleshette?
Suzanne Pleshette died on January 19, 2008 at the age of 70.
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