Frances Sternhagen

Biography

Frances Hussey Sternhagen (January 13, 1930 – November 27, 2023) was an American actress. Sternhagen appeared on and off Broadway, in movies, and on TV beginning in the 1950s, won a Tony, and was nominated for three Primetime Emmy Awards.

Movies & TV Shows

1. The Simpsons (1989) — Mrs. Bellamy (voice)
2. The Mist (2007) — Irene Reppler
3. Misery (1990) — Virginia
4. Julie & Julia (2009) — Irma Rombauer
5. Sex and the City (1998) — Bunny MacDougal
6. Tales from the Crypt (1989) — Effie Gluckman (segment "None But the Lonely Heart")
7. ER (1994) — Millicent Carter
8. Outland (1981) — Dr. Lazarus
9. Law & Order (1990) — Margaret Langdon
10. Cheers (1982) — Esther Clavin
11. Dolphin Tale (2011) — Gloria Forrest
12. Doc Hollywood (1991) — Lillian, Welcoming Committee
13. And So It Goes (2014) — Claire
14. Raising Cain (1992) — Dr. Lynn Waldheim
15. The Closer (2005) — Willie Ray Johnson
16. The Outer Limits (1995) — Jean Anderson
17. Communion (1989) — Dr. Janet Duffy
18. Parenthood (2010) — Blanche Braverman
19. Fedora (1978) — Miss Balfour
20. Bright Lights, Big City (1988) — Clara
21. Highway (2002) — Mrs. Murray
22. The Hospital (1971) — Mrs. Cushing
23. Starting Over (1979) — Marva Potter
24. Sibling Rivalry (1990) — Rose Turner
25. The Laramie Project (2002) — Marge Murray
26. Golden Years (1991) — Gina Williams
27. Prohibition (2011) — Reader (voice)
28. American Experience (1988) — (voice)
29. Romantic Comedy (1983) — Blanche Dailey
30. Up the Down Staircase (1967) — Charlotte Wolf, School Librarian
31. Curtain Call (1998) — Amy
32. Great Performances (1971) — Wilma Atkins
33. See You in the Morning (1989) — Neenie
34. Golden Years (1991) — Gina Williams
35. Resting Place (1986) — Eudora McCallister
36. Studio One (1948) — Betty - Secretary
37. Another World (1964)
38. The Donner Party (1992) — voice
39. The Con (1998) — Hadabelle
40. Independence Day (1983) — Carla Taylor