SUZANNE PLESHETTE

(1937 - 2008) 71

TELEVISION ACTOR

Wikipedia Profile

Actress Suzanne Pleshette, best known as the feisty but level-headed wife of Bob Newhart on television's 1970's hit "The Bob Newhart Show," has died at age of 70, friends said on Sunday. Full Article (Reuters)

AWARDS

Emmy Awards (4 nominations):

• 1961-62: Actress, Dr. Kildare (Nominee)
• 1976-77: Comedy Actress, The Bob Newhart Show (Nominee)
• 1977-78: Comedy Actress, The Bob Newhart Show (Nominee)
• 1990-91: Movie/Miniseries Actress, Leona Helmsley: The Queen of Mean (Nominee)

Golden Globe Awards (2 nominations):

• 1962: Most Promising Newcomer - Female (Nominee)
• 1990: Movie/Miniseries Actress, Leona Helmsley: The Queen of Mean (Nominee)

Hollywood Walk of Fame:

• 2008: 6751 Hollywood Blvd., In front of Frederick's of Hollywood at her request

NOTED WORKS

For a full filmography, visit: Internet Movie Database Profile

Movies:

• The Geisha Boy (1958)
• The Birds (1963)
• Mister Buddwing (1966)
• If It's Tuesday, This Must Be Belgium
• Suppose They Gave a War and Nobody's Came? (1970)
• The Shaggy D.A. (1976)
• Oh, God! Book II (1980)
• Spirited Away (2001)

Television Series:

• The Bob Newhart Show (1972-77)
• Suzanne Pleshette Is Maggie Briggs (1984)
• Nightingales (1989)
• The Boys Are Back (1994-95)
• Good Morning, Miami (2002-03)
• 8 Simple Rules. (2003)
• Will & Grace (2002-04)
• Various Guest Appearances (1957-04)

Television Movies/Miniseries:

• Summer of Decision (1959)
• Wings of Fire (1967)
• Along Came a Spider (1970)
• River of Gold (1971)
• Flesh & Blood (1979)
• The Star Maker (1981)
• Nightingales (1988)
• Leona Helmsley: The Queen of Mean (1990)