Annie Potts
American actress with notable TV roles
Born
October 28th, 1952
73 years ago
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
United States
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An actress gained recognition in film and television, particularly for roles in 'Ghostbusters' and the TV series 'Designing Women'. Born in 1952, career began in the 1980s with a strong presence in comedy and drama. Efforts extended to voice work in animated series and films, contributing to works like 'Toy Story'.
starred as Janine Melnitz in 'Ghostbusters'
played Mary Jo Shively in 'Designing Women'
voiced Bo Peep in 'Toy Story' series
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