Suzanne Pleshette
Suzanne Pleshette (January 31, 1937 – January 19, 2008) was an American actress. Pleshette was known for her roles in theatre, film, television. She received nominations for three Emmy Awards, two Golden Globe Awards. For her role as Emily Hartley on the CBS sitcom The Bob Newhart Show (1972–1978) she received two Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series nominations.
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| Born | January 31, 1937 New York City, U.S. |
| Died | January 19, 2008 (aged 70) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Resting place | Hillside Memorial Park Cemetery, Culver City |
| Education | High School of Performing Arts |
| Alma mater | Finch College Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theatre |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1958–2004 |
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| Relatives | John Pleshette (cousin) |
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 2: Simba's Pride (1998) and Spirited Away (2001).