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Annie Potts

Bio: Annie Potts is an American film and television actress, best known for playing Mary Jo Shively, one of the leading roles in the television sitcom "Designing Women", as well as several supporting roles in features films such as "Ghostbusters", "Pretty in Pink", and "Jumpin' Jack Flash".
Born: Tue, Oct 28 1952
Birthplace: Franklin, Kentucky, USA
Annie Potts is 71 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

Poster of Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire
Annie Potts was
71 in Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire
as 'Janine Melnitz'.
Wed, Mar 20 2024
Poster of Ghostbusters: Afterlife
Ghostbusters: Afterlife
Annie Potts was
69 in Ghostbusters: Afterlife
as 'Janine Melnitz'.
Thu, Nov 11 2021
Poster of Arlo the Alligator Boy
Arlo the Alligator Boy
Annie Potts was
68 in Arlo the Alligator Boy
as 'Edmée (voice)'.
Fri, Apr 16 2021
Poster of Lamp Life
Lamp Life
Annie Potts was
67 in Lamp Life
as 'Bo Peep (voice)'.
Fri, Jan 31 2020
Poster of Cleanin' Up the Town: Remembering Ghostbusters
Cleanin' Up the Town: Remembering Ghostbusters
Annie Potts was
67 in Cleanin' Up the Town: Remembering Ghostbusters
as 'Self'.
Tue, Jan 07 2020
Poster of Toy Story 4
Toy Story 4
Annie Potts was
66 in Toy Story 4
as 'Bo Peep (voice)'.
Wed, Jun 19 2019
Poster of Izzy Gets the F*ck Across Town
Izzy Gets the F*ck Across Town
Annie Potts was
65 in Izzy Gets the F*ck Across Town
as 'Mary'.
Fri, Jun 22 2018
Poster of Happy Anniversary
Happy Anniversary
Annie Potts was
65 in Happy Anniversary
as 'Diane'.
Fri, Mar 30 2018
Poster of Humor Me
Humor Me
Annie Potts was
64 in Humor Me
as 'Dee'.
Fri, Jun 16 2017
Poster of Ghostbusters
Ghostbusters
Annie Potts was
63 in Ghostbusters
as 'Desk Clerk'.
Thu, Jul 14 2016
Poster of Toy Story at 20: To Infinity and Beyond
Toy Story at 20: To Infinity and Beyond
Annie Potts was
63 in Toy Story at 20: To Infinity and Beyond
as 'Self'.
Thu, Dec 10 2015
Poster of As Good As You
As Good As You
Annie Potts was
62 in As Good As You
as 'Dr. Laura Berg'.
Thu, Sep 03 2015
Poster of Holbrook/Twain: An American Odyssey
Holbrook/Twain: An American Odyssey
Annie Potts was
61 in Holbrook/Twain: An American Odyssey
as ''.
Sun, Jun 15 2014
Poster of Chu and Blossom
Chu and Blossom
Annie Potts was
61 in Chu and Blossom
as 'Aunt'.
Fri, Jan 31 2014
Poster of The Music Teacher
The Music Teacher
Annie Potts was
59 in The Music Teacher
as 'Alyson/Young Alyson'.
Sat, Aug 11 2012
Poster of Five
Five
Annie Potts was
58 in Five
as 'Helen'.
Mon, Oct 10 2011
Poster of Don't You Forget About Me
Don't You Forget About Me
Annie Potts was
57 in Don't You Forget About Me
as 'Herself'.
Tue, Jul 13 2010
Poster of Freshman Father
Freshman Father
Annie Potts was
57 in Freshman Father
as 'Dorothy Downs'.
Sat, Jun 05 2010
Poster of Queen Sized
Queen Sized
Annie Potts was
55 in Queen Sized
as 'Joan Baker'.
Sat, Jan 12 2008
Poster of Elvis Has Left the Building
Elvis Has Left the Building
Annie Potts was
51 in Elvis Has Left the Building
as 'Shirl'.
Fri, Aug 27 2004
Poster of Defending Our Kids: The Julie Posey Story
Defending Our Kids: The Julie Posey Story
Annie Potts was
50 in Defending Our Kids: The Julie Posey Story
as 'Julie Posey'.
Wed, Jul 23 2003
Poster of Toy Story 2
Toy Story 2
Annie Potts was
47 in Toy Story 2
as 'Bo Peep (voice)'.
Sat, Oct 30 1999
Poster of The Story Behind 'Toy Story'
The Story Behind 'Toy Story'
Annie Potts was
44 in The Story Behind 'Toy Story'
as 'Self'.
Wed, Dec 18 1996
Poster of Making 'Toy Story'
Making 'Toy Story'
Annie Potts was
43 in Making 'Toy Story'
as 'Narrated'.
Sat, Dec 02 1995
Poster of Toy Story
Toy Story
Annie Potts was
43 in Toy Story
as 'Bo Peep (voice)'.
Mon, Oct 30 1995
Poster of Her Deadly Rival
Her Deadly Rival
Annie Potts was
42 in Her Deadly Rival
as 'Kris Lansford'.
Tue, Sep 19 1995
Poster of Breaking the Rules
Breaking the Rules
Annie Potts was
39 in Breaking the Rules
as 'Mary Klinglitch'.
Fri, Oct 09 1992
Poster of Texasville
Texasville
Annie Potts was
37 in Texasville
as 'Karla Jackson'.
Fri, Sep 28 1990
Poster of Hanna-Barbera's 50th
Hanna-Barbera's 50th
Annie Potts was
36 in Hanna-Barbera's 50th
as 'Self - Host'.
Mon, Jul 17 1989
Poster of Ghostbusters II
Ghostbusters II
Annie Potts was
36 in Ghostbusters II
as 'Janine Melnitz'.
Fri, Jun 16 1989
Poster of Who's Harry Crumb?
Who's Harry Crumb?
Annie Potts was
36 in Who's Harry Crumb?
as 'Helen Downing'.
Fri, Feb 03 1989
Poster of Pass the Ammo
Pass the Ammo
Annie Potts was
35 in Pass the Ammo
as 'Darla'.
Fri, Mar 04 1988
Poster of She's Having a Baby
She's Having a Baby
Annie Potts was
35 in She's Having a Baby
as 'Annie Potts (uncredited)'.
Fri, Feb 05 1988
Poster of The Man Who Fell to Earth
The Man Who Fell to Earth
Annie Potts was
34 in The Man Who Fell to Earth
as 'Louise'.
Sat, Aug 22 1987
Poster of Jumpin' Jack Flash
Jumpin' Jack Flash
Annie Potts was
33 in Jumpin' Jack Flash
as 'Liz Carlson'.
Wed, Apr 23 1986
Poster of Pretty in Pink
Pretty in Pink
Annie Potts was
33 in Pretty in Pink
as 'Iona'.
Fri, Feb 28 1986
Poster of Bayou Romance
Bayou Romance
Annie Potts was
33 in Bayou Romance
as 'Lily'.
Wed, Jan 01 1986
Poster of It Came Upon the Midnight Clear
It Came Upon the Midnight Clear
Annie Potts was
32 in It Came Upon the Midnight Clear
as 'Cindy Mills'.
Sat, Dec 15 1984
Poster of Crimes of Passion
Crimes of Passion
Annie Potts was
31 in Crimes of Passion
as 'Amy Grady'.
Fri, Oct 19 1984
Poster of Ghostbusters
Ghostbusters
Annie Potts was
31 in Ghostbusters
as 'Janine Melnitz'.
Fri, Jun 08 1984
Poster of Why Me?
Why Me?
Annie Potts was
31 in Why Me?
as 'Daria'.
Mon, Mar 12 1984
Poster of Cowboy
Cowboy
Annie Potts was
30 in Cowboy
as 'D.G.'.
Sat, Apr 30 1983
Poster of Something So Right
Something So Right
Annie Potts was
30 in Something So Right
as 'Sunday'.
Tue, Nov 30 1982
Poster of Heartaches
Heartaches
Annie Potts was
28 in Heartaches
as 'Bonnie Howard'.
Sat, Jul 04 1981
Poster of The Scarlett O'Hara War
The Scarlett O'Hara War
Annie Potts was
27 in The Scarlett O'Hara War
as 'Betty (uncredited)'.
Mon, May 19 1980
Poster of Black Market Baby
Black Market Baby
Annie Potts was
26 in Black Market Baby
as 'Linda Cleary'.
Thu, Oct 18 1979
Poster of Flatbed Annie & Sweetie Pie: Lady Truckers
Flatbed Annie & Sweetie Pie: Lady Truckers
Annie Potts was
26 in Flatbed Annie & Sweetie Pie: Lady Truckers
as 'Flatbed Annie'.
Sat, Feb 10 1979
Poster of King of the Gypsies
King of the Gypsies
Annie Potts was
26 in King of the Gypsies
as 'Persa'.
Wed, Dec 20 1978
Poster of Corvette Summer
Corvette Summer
Annie Potts was
25 in Corvette Summer
as 'Vanessa'.
Fri, Jun 02 1978

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Sherri
Sherri
Annie Potts was
69+ in Sherri
as 'Self - Guest'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 12 2022
Poster of I Heart Arlo
I Heart Arlo
Annie Potts was
68+ in I Heart Arlo
as 'Edmee (voice)'.
First Air Date
Fri, Aug 27 2021
Poster of Reunited Apart
Reunited Apart
Annie Potts was
67+ in Reunited Apart
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Apr 27 2020
Poster of Young Sheldon
Young Sheldon
Annie Potts was
64+ in Young Sheldon
as 'Connie Tucker'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 25 2017
Poster of Chicago Med
Chicago Med
Annie Potts was
63+ in Chicago Med
as 'Helen'.
First Air Date
Tue, Nov 17 2015
Poster of The Fosters
The Fosters
Annie Potts was
60+ in The Fosters
as 'Sharon Elkin'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jun 03 2013
Poster of Randy Cunningham: 9th Grade Ninja
Randy Cunningham: 9th Grade Ninja
Annie Potts was
59+ in Randy Cunningham: 9th Grade Ninja
as 'Tawny Zingwald (voice)'.
First Air Date
Mon, Aug 13 2012
Poster of GCB
GCB
Annie Potts was
59+ in GCB
as 'Gigi Stopper'.
First Air Date
Sun, Mar 04 2012
Poster of Marry Me
Marry Me
Annie Potts was
58+ in Marry Me
as 'Vivienne Carter'.
First Air Date
Sun, Dec 12 2010
Poster of The Talk
The Talk
Annie Potts was
57+ in The Talk
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 18 2010
Poster of Fish Hooks
Fish Hooks
Annie Potts was
57+ in Fish Hooks
as 'Nurse Fishington (voice)'.
First Air Date
Fri, Sep 03 2010
Poster of Ugly Betty
Ugly Betty
Annie Potts was
53+ in Ugly Betty
as 'Linda'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 28 2006
Poster of Men in Trees
Men in Trees
Annie Potts was
53+ in Men in Trees
as ''.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 12 2006
Poster of Boston Legal
Boston Legal
Annie Potts was
51+ in Boston Legal
as 'Joy Espenson'.
First Air Date
Sun, Oct 03 2004
Poster of Joan of Arcadia
Joan of Arcadia
Annie Potts was
50+ in Joan of Arcadia
as ''.
First Air Date
Fri, Sep 26 2003
Poster of Two and a Half Men
Two and a Half Men
Annie Potts was
50+ in Two and a Half Men
as 'Lenore'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 22 2003
Poster of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Annie Potts was
46+ in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
as 'Sophie Devere'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 20 1999
Poster of Any Day Now
Any Day Now
Annie Potts was
45+ in Any Day Now
as 'Mary Elizabeth Sims'.
First Air Date
Tue, Aug 18 1998
Poster of Over the Top
Over the Top
Annie Potts was
44+ in Over the Top
as 'Hadley Martin'.
First Air Date
Tue, Oct 21 1997
Poster of The View
The View
Annie Potts was
44+ in The View
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Aug 11 1997
Poster of Dangerous Minds
Dangerous Minds
Annie Potts was
43+ in Dangerous Minds
as 'Louanne Johnson'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 30 1996
Poster of The Rosie O'Donnell Show
The Rosie O'Donnell Show
Annie Potts was
43+ in The Rosie O'Donnell Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jun 10 1996
Poster of Love & War
Love & War
Annie Potts was
39+ in Love & War
as 'Dana Palladino'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 21 1992
Poster of Designing Women
Designing Women
Annie Potts was
33+ in Designing Women
as 'Mary Jo Shively'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 29 1986
Poster of Amazing Stories
Amazing Stories
Annie Potts was
32+ in Amazing Stories
as 'Mrs. Bev Binford (voice)'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 29 1985
Poster of The Twilight Zone
The Twilight Zone
Annie Potts was
32+ in The Twilight Zone
as ''.
First Air Date
Fri, Sep 27 1985
Poster of Lime Street
Lime Street
Annie Potts was
32+ in Lime Street
as ''.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 21 1985
Poster of Remington Steele
Remington Steele
Annie Potts was
29+ in Remington Steele
as 'Annie Carpenter'.
First Air Date
Fri, Oct 01 1982
Poster of Magnum, P.I.
Magnum, P.I.
Annie Potts was
28+ in Magnum, P.I.
as ''.
First Air Date
Thu, Dec 11 1980
Poster of Goodtime Girls
Goodtime Girls
Annie Potts was
27+ in Goodtime Girls
as 'Edith Bedelmeyer'.
First Air Date
Tue, Jan 22 1980
Poster of Busting Loose
Busting Loose
Annie Potts was
24+ in Busting Loose
as ''.
First Air Date
Mon, Jan 17 1977