Mary Jo Catlett Biography

Fast Facts

• Was nominated for a 2001 Annie Award for voicing Mrs․ Puff in "SpongeBob SquarePants․"
• Has performed novelty songs at many charity fundraisers and musical benefits, especially for organizations related to AIDS
• Made her off-Broadway debut in a 1963 melodrama called "Along Came a Spider" at the Mermaid Theatre
• Quote: "[on Gary Coleman] "If his stature were measured in talent, he would have been the tallest man in the world․""
• Her Broadway credits include roles in 1964's "Hello, Dolly!" 1969's "Canterbury Tales," 1972's "Different Times" and 1972's "Lysistrata․"
• Her theater credits include a 1966 production of "Promenade," a 1976 production of "The Canterbury Tales" and a 1969 production of "Lysistrata․"
• Primarily a comic actress, she is known for her cheery demeanor and flowery voice
• Best known for playing the housekeeper Pearl Gallagher on the sitcom "Diff'rent Strokes․"
• Represented by Nancy Abt of the Daniel Hoff Agency
• Appeared in commercials for such Black Flag products as the Roach Motel