Mary Jo Catlett

Birth Name:

Mary Jo Catlett

Birth Place:

Denver, Colorado, United States

Profession

Actress, Soundtrack

Has performed novelty songs at many charity fundraisers and musical benefits, especially for organizations related to AIDS
Was nominated for a 2001 Annie Award for voicing Mrs․ Puff in "SpongeBob SquarePants․"
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․""
Best known for playing the housekeeper Pearl Gallagher on the sitcom "Diff'rent Strokes․"
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
Represented by Nancy Abt of the Daniel Hoff Agency
Appeared in commercials for such Black Flag products as the Roach Motel

1990Daytime Emmy - Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series:Nominated
2001Annie - Outstanding Individual Achievement for Voice Acting by a Female Performer in an Animated Television Production:Nominated
2013BTVA Television Voice Acting Award - Best Vocal Ensemble in a Television Series - Children's/Educational:Nominated

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