Suzanne Pleshette

Suzanne Pleshette
Pleshette in 1969
Born	(1937-01-31)January 31, 1937 New York City, U.S.
Died	January 19, 2008(2008-01-19) (aged 70) Los Angeles, California, U.S.
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
Known for	The Bob Newhart Show The Birds Rome Adventure Support Your Local Gunfighter Hot Stuff
Spouses	Troy Donahue ​ ​ (m. 1964; div. 1964)​ Tommy Gallagher ​ ​ (m. 1968; died 2000)​ Tom Poston ​ ​ (m. 2001; died 2007)​
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 received nominations 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).