Fannie Flagg
Born: 1944-09-21 in Birmingham, Alabama, USA
Known For: Acting
Biography
Fannie Flagg (born Patricia Neal; September 21, 1944) is an American actress, comedian, author, and screenwriter. She is best known for her bestselling 1987 novel Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe. She also adapted the screenplay for the 1991 film Fried Green Tomatoes. She was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay; supporting actress Jessica Tandy was also nominated. The Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) gave the adaptation and award for best feature film with lesbian content. As of 2026, her most recent acting credit is in 1999. However, she is still publishing novels, including a sequel to Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe.
Filmography
2021
- Mister Candid Camera as Self
2017
- The Grease Story as Nurse Wilkins
1999
- Crazy in Alabama as Sally
1991
- Fried Green Tomatoes as Teacher
1987
- Dolly ... (Location Assistant)
- My Best Friend Is a Vampire as Mrs. Capello
1981
- Harper Valley as Cassie Bowman
- Harper Valley P.T.A. as Cassie Bowman
1978
- Grease as Nurse Wilkins
- Rabbit Test as The President's Wife
1977
- The Love Boat as Alicia Finch
- Sex and the Married Woman as Virginia Ladysmith
1976
- Stay Hungry as Amy
1975
- Wonder Woman as Amazon Doctor
1974
- Dinah! as Self
1973
- Match Game as Self
1971
- The New Dick Van Dyke Show as 'Mike' Preston
- Some of My Best Friends Are... as Helen (Mildred Pierce)
1970
- Five Easy Pieces as Stoney
1969
- The Johnny Cash Show as Self
1968
- The Dick Cavett Show as Self - Guest
- Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In as Self
1962
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson as Self
- The Merv Griffin Show as Self
1961
- The Mike Douglas Show as Self