Phyllis Diller
Date of birth: 1917-07-17
Place of birth: Lima, Ohio, USA
Known for: Acting
Also known as: Phyllis Driver
Biography
Phyllis Ada Diller (née Driver; July 17, 1917 – August 20, 2012) was an American stand-up comedian, actress, author, musician, and visual artist, best known for her eccentric stage persona, self-deprecating humor, wild hair and clothes, and exaggerated, cackling laugh. Diller was one of the first female comics to become a household name in the U.S., credited as an influence by Joan Rivers, Roseanne Barr, and Ellen DeGeneres, among others. She had a large gay following and is considered a gay icon. She was also one of the first celebrities to openly champion plastic surgery, for which she was recognized by the cosmetic surgery industry. Diller contributed to more than 40 films, beginning with 1961's Splendor in the Grass. She appeared in many television series, featuring in numerous cameos as well as her own short-lived sitcom and variety show. Some of her credits include Night Gallery, The Muppet Show, The Love Boat, Cybill, and Boston Legal, plus 11 seasons of The Bold and the Beautiful. Her voice-acting roles included the monster's wife in Mad Monster Party, the Queen in A Bug's Life, Granny Neutron in The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius, and Thelma Griffin in Family Guy. Description above from the Wikipedia article Phyllis Diller, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Movie Credits
The Movie Orgy
1968-01-01
Clips from assorted television programs, B-movies, commercials, music performances, newsreels, bloop
The Silence of the Hams
1994-03-11
The federal agent Joe Dee Foster is currently investigating a serial killer, helped by doctor Animal
Robot Chicken's Christmas Special
2005-12-22
The special Christmas episode featured the second season short "A Very Dragon Ball Z Christmas", alo
Everything's Jake
2000-09-25
A homeless man takes a newly homeless man under his wing and teaches him how to survive on the stree
A Bug's Life
1998-11-25
On behalf of "oppressed bugs everywhere," an inventive ant named Flik hires a troupe of warrior bugs
Splendor in the Grass
1961-10-10
A fragile Kansas girl's unrequited and forbidden love for a handsome young man from the town's most
The Nutcracker Prince
1990-11-21
After young Clara receives a wooden nutcracker as a Christmas gift, she dreams about a fantastical b
I Am Comic
2010-01-10
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The Aristocrats
2005-07-29
One hundred superstar comedians tell the same very, VERY dirty, filthy joke--one shared privately by
How to Live Forever
2011-05-13
Director Mark Wexler embarks on a worldwide trek to investigate just what it means to grow old and w
Boy, Did I Get a Wrong Number!
1966-06-08
Tom Meade mistakenly dials the gorgeous European film star Didi at her Oregon hotel. Didi, who has e
Mad Monster Party?
1967-03-08
When Dr Frankenstein decides to retire from the monster-making business, he calls an international r
Pat Rocco Dared
2021-12-02
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Looking for Lenny
2011-01-01
In-depth documentary that uses Lenny Bruce's legacy to explore the present condition of the fear of
Phyllis Diller: Not Just Another Pretty Face
2007-01-30
Phyllis Diller’s brand of comedy is as timeless today as it was in the 1960s, when she became a regu
The Boneyard
1991-06-12
Children turned into zombies wreak havoc in a coroner's building with just a burned-out psychic, an
Jonathan Winters: On the Ledge
1987-01-01
From an uproarious news spoof to a luncheonette that specializes in some sandwiches, Jonathan Winter
Yesterday's Tomorrows
1999-08-09
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Funny Is Money
1999-10-01
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The Private Navy of Sgt. O'Farrell
1968-05-08
Sgt. O'Farrell an Army soldier on an island in the South Pacific during World War II is trying to br
Happy Birthday, Bob: 50 Stars Salute Your 50 Years with NBC
1988-05-16
Stars celebrate Bob Hope's 50 years with NBC.
Goodnight, We Love You
2004-01-01
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Found Footage Festival Volume 4: Live in Tucson
2009-09-22
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On Location: Phyllis Diller
1977-03-11
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Alice Through the Looking Glass
1987-01-01
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The Nuttiest Nutcracker
1999-10-19
A group of fruit and vegetables try to help the Nutcracker's army get a star up on a Christmas tree
Rock 'n' Roll Sports Classic
1978-05-03
The first and final annual “Rock ‘N Roll Sports Classic” which puts some of the world’s biggest musi
Dr. Hackenstein
1989-01-25
Dr. Hackenstein is a genial but somewhat misguided scientist. He murders the locals for their body p
Swing Out, Sweet Land
1970-01-01
John Wayne and an all-star cast tell the story of America.
The Fat Spy
1966-05-11
A mostly-deserted island, which is believed to be the home to the fountain of youth, is off the coas
The Sunshine Boys
1975-11-06
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The Chuck Barris Story: My Life On The Edge
2006-12-10
The Chuck Barris Story: My Life on the Edge is a special documentary about the creator of The Dating
Pink Motel
1982-10-31
A couple who own and run a cheap motel have to put up with an assortment of weirdos and perverts who
The Perfect Man
1994-05-13
A comedy about women in search of the perfect relationship.
Christmas at Walt Disney World
1978-12-10
Holiday special from 1978 featuring various Disney characters.
Happily Ever After
1989-06-30
The Wicked Queen is dead but her brother, Lord Maliss, seeks for revenge. Using the Magic Mirror to
Biography: Bob Hope: America's Entertainer
2003-08-22
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How to Have a Moneymaking Garage Sale
1987-10-20
Learn today's simple, step-by-step way to make more money with less effort...and have fun! Phyllis
Carol Channing: Larger Than Life
2012-01-20
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Let Me In, I Hear Laughter: A Salute to the Friars Club
1999-10-26
Nostalgic history of the Friars Club. Aired on Cinemax Reel Life
The Adding Machine
1969-09-23
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Entertaining the Troops: Bob Hope & the USO
2002-01-01
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The Last Place on Earth
2002-01-01
Rob Baskin, a businessman who travels to Lake Tahoe in order to spread the ashes of his late mother,
Unbeatable Harold
2006-01-01
A wannabe Elvis meets his true love, the best waitress in the West..
Hanna-Barbera's 50th
1989-07-17
The special is hosted by Tony Danza and Annie Potts celebrating 50 years of William Hanna and Joseph
Ruth Lyons: First Lady of Television
2011-12-12
Even though her program was only seen in four Midwestern cities, Ruth Lyons presided over America's
Eight on the Lam
1967-04-26
Bank teller and widower with seven kids, Bob Hope finds $10,000 in a parking lot.
The Sunshine Boys
1975-11-06
Lewis and Clark, aka The Sunshine Boys, were famous comedians during the vaudeville era, but off-sta
George Burns Celebrates 80 Years in Show Business
1983-09-19
An all-star celebrity tribute to celebrate George Burns 80th Anniversary in show business.
Rowan & Martin at the Movies
1968-01-01
This public service short for U.S. Savings Bonds starts out with Rowan and Martin arriving at a TV s
Robot Chicken: Christmas Specials
2014-11-18
This DVD release features six Christmas special episodes from Robot Chicken's hilariously outrageous
Pucker Up and Bark Like a Dog
1989-12-29
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Carol Leifer: Gaudy, Bawdy & Blue
1992-12-05
Carol Leifer stars as Rusty Berman, a 1950's burlesque queen with an outrageous, risque act.
Joys
1976-03-05
Over fifty of the greatest living comedians are called to a party at Bob Hope's house, where each of
Wisecracks
1992-06-05
A comedy documentary featuring America's top stand-up female comedians, with performance clips, inte
Casper's Scare School
2006-10-20
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This Is Bob Hope...
2017-12-29
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Leapin' Lizards, It's Liberace!
1978-06-20
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Did You Hear the One About the Traveling Saleslady?
1968-07-14
Agatha Knabenshu arrives in a small town in Missouri to sell player pianos to the locals. She's fire
The Mad, Mad, Mad Comedians
1970-04-07
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The 1st 13th Annual Fancy Anvil Awards Show Program Special: Live in Stereo
2002-03-23
Cartoon Network holds an awards show awarding cartoon excellence.
Forget About It
2006-10-14
Welcome to Sunrise Village, a little piece of trailer park heaven where retired war vets Sam, Carl a
A Pleasure Doing Business
1979-08-31
In this comedy, three middle-aged men renew their boyhood friendship at a stag party and hatch a cra
Mooch Goes to Hollywood
1971-12-31
A dog tries to become a canine star with the help of Zsa Zsa Gabor.
The Best of Bob Hope: 50 Years of Laughter — Volume 1
2001-02-22
This Bob Hope Special called “Highlights of a Quarter Century” begins his 26th year with NBC in 1975
The Best of Bob Hope: 50 Years of Laughter — Volume 2
2001-02-22
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The Best of the Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts
1998-01-01
Video series spotlighting memorable moments and roasts hosted by Dean Martin. "Dean Martin Celebrity
The Muppets Go Hollywood
1979-05-16
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The Lion Roars Again
1975-01-01
A chronicle of the 1975 International Press Conclave hosted by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer over two days in
Jack Benny's Bag
1968-11-16
Jack Benny's 1968 TV specials features topical references including a parody of The Graduate.
Mickey's 50
1978-11-19
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All Star Party for Clint Eastwood
1986-11-30
Kiss My Act
2001-04-23
A modern retelling of the Cyrano de Bergerac story among stand-up comics, with a bartender helping h