Fannie Flagg
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.
Acting
Movie
Grease
as Nurse Wilkins
1978
Movie
Fried Green Tomatoes
as Teacher
1991
Movie
Five Easy Pieces
as Stoney
1970
TV
Wonder Woman
as Amazon Doctor
1975
TV
The Love Boat
as Alicia Finch
1977
TV
The Love Boat
as Liz Merritt
1977
TV
The Love Boat
as Laurie Ryan
1977
Movie
Crazy in Alabama
as Sally
1999
Movie
My Best Friend Is a Vampire
as Mrs. Capello
1987
TV
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
as Self
1962
Movie
Stay Hungry
as Amy
1976
TV
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
as Self
1968
TV
Match Game
as Self
1973
TV
The Dick Cavett Show
as Self - Guest
1968
Movie
Rabbit Test
as The President's Wife
1978
Movie
Some of My Best Friends Are...
as Helen (Mildred Pierce)
1971
TV
The Merv Griffin Show
as Self
1962
TV
The Mike Douglas Show
as Self
1961
Movie
The Grease Story
as Nurse Wilkins
2017
TV
The New Dick Van Dyke Show
as 'Mike' Preston
1971
Movie
Sex and the Married Woman
as Virginia Ladysmith
1977
TV
Harper Valley
as Cassie Bowman
1981
TV
The Johnny Cash Show
as Self
1969
TV
Dinah!
as Self
1974
