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.
Filmography (25 titles)
7.0MovieMister Candid Camera
Self · 2021
8.4MovieThe Grease Story
Nurse Wilkins · 2017
6.0MovieCrazy in Alabama
Sally · 1999
9.0MovieMoments of Discovery: The Making of Fried Green Tomatoes
Self · 1998
7.7MovieFried Green Tomatoes
Teacher · 1991
6.0MovieMy Best Friend Is a Vampire
Mrs. Capello · 1987
6.8ShowHarper Valley
Cassie Bowman · 1981
Harper Valley P.T.A.
Cassie Bowman · 1981
7.4MovieGrease
Nurse Wilkins · 1978
4.5MovieRabbit Test
The President's Wife · 1978
6.3ShowThe Love Boat
Alicia Finch · 1977
4.0MovieSex and the Married Woman
Virginia Ladysmith · 1977
5.7MovieStay Hungry
Amy · 1976
7.0ShowWonder Woman
Amazon Doctor · 1975
7.0ShowDinah!
Self · 1974
7.9ShowMatch Game
Self · 1973
4.6MovieSome of My Best Friends Are...
Helen (Mildred Pierce) · 1971
5.2ShowThe New Dick Van Dyke Show
'Mike' Preston · 1971
7.1MovieFive Easy Pieces
Stoney · 1970
6.5ShowThe Johnny Cash Show
Self · 1969
6.8ShowThe Dick Cavett Show
Self - Guest · 1968
6.8ShowRowan & Martin's Laugh-In
Self · 1968
6.8ShowThe Merv Griffin Show
Self · 1962
7.5ShowThe Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Self · 1962