Suzanne Pleshette

Biography

Born 01/31/1937

Known for her quick-wit and air of urban sophistication, actress Suzanne Pleshette enjoyed more than four decades in entertainment, appearing in over 30 films, starring in four sitcoms, and earning four Emmy nominations. She was best known for her portrayal of the wisecracking modern wife opposite...
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Highlights

  • In 2004, Guest-starred in several episodes of "Will and Grace" (NBC) as Karen Walker's (Megan Mullally) estranged mother
  • In 2003, Appeared in the ABC sitcom "8 Simple Rules" after John Ritter's death as the mother of Katey Sagal's character
  • In 1997, Hosted the CBS special "Where Are They Now?"

Family & Companions

  • John Pleshette: cousin (Played Richard Avery on the CBS series, "Knots Landing")
  • Eugene Pleshette: father (Vice president and general manager of Paramount Theater in New York City; helped turn the Brooklyn Paramount into a showcase for rock'n'roll shows in the 1950s; later joined ABC-TV as vice president and developed a new marketing format for TV shows; became vice president of Don Reid Productions; moved to California in 1974 to become managing director of the Shubert Theater in Century City; died in September 1991 in his mid-70s)
  • Geraldine Pleshette: mother (Performed under stage name Geraldine Rivers)

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