Suzanne Pleshette | |
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![]() Pleshette in 1969 | |
Born | New York City, U.S. | January 31, 1937
Died | January 19, 2008 Los Angeles, California, U.S. | (aged 70)
Resting place | Hillside Memorial Park Cemetery, Culver City |
Education | High School of Performing Arts |
Alma mater | Finch College Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theatre |
Occupation | Actress |
Years active | 1957–2004 |
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Relatives | John Pleshette (cousin) |
Suzanne Pleshette (January 31, 1937 – January 19, 2008) was an American actress. Pleshette was known for her roles in theatre, film, and television.[1] 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). 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).