Suzanne Pleshette

Suzanne Pleshette
Pleshette in 1969
Born(1937-01-31)January 31, 1937
New York City, U.S.
DiedJanuary 19, 2008(2008-01-19) (aged 70)
Resting placeHillside Memorial Park Cemetery, Culver City
EducationFinch College
Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theatre
OccupationActress
Years active1957–2004
Known for
Spouses
  • (m. 1964; div. 1964)
  • Tommy Gallagher
    (m. 1968; died 2000)
  • (m. 2001; died 2007)
RelativesJohn 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).

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