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Anne Haney
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Anne Ryan Thomas
March 4, 1934 Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
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| Died | May 26, 2001 (aged 67) Los Angeles, California, U.S.
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| Other names | Anne T. Haney Ann Harvey |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1978–2001 |
| Spouse(s) | John Haney (19??–1980; his death) |
| Children | 1 |
Anne Haney (born Anne Ryan Thomas; March 4, 1934 – May 26, 2001) was an American actress. She acted in plays, movies, and TV shows. People often remember her for her roles in the popular movies Mrs. Doubtfire and Liar Liar. She was also known for playing Alberta Meechum on the TV show Mama's Family.
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Early Life
Anne Haney was born on March 4, 1934, in Memphis, Tennessee. Her parents were Robert Lee Thomas and Dorothy Thomas.
Acting Career
Anne Haney started her acting career in the 1970s. She first appeared in commercials and local plays. She performed in cities like Atlanta, Jacksonville, and Norfolk, Virginia.
She became a familiar face on television. She played Rishon Uxbridge in an episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation. Later, she appeared as a Bajoran arbitrator in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine.
Anne Haney was a regular guest star on the TV show Mama's Family. She played Alberta Meechum, who was often a rival to the main character, Thelma Harper. On the show Our House, she played a neighbor named Virginia Taft. She also played Judge Marilyn Travelini on the show L.A. Law.
She made guest appearances on many other popular TV shows. These included Benson, Cheers, Designing Women, The Golden Girls, Charmed, Boy Meets World, Columbo, ER, Curb Your Enthusiasm, and Ally McBeal.
In movies, Anne Haney had memorable roles. In 1993, she played Mrs. Sellner in the movie Mrs. Doubtfire. Four years later, in 1997, she played Greta in the movie Liar Liar.
Personal Life
Anne Haney was married to John Haney. He was a public television executive. They met at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Anne had been studying drama, radio, and television there. They had one daughter together.
Later Years and Death
Anne Haney passed away on May 26, 2001. She was 67 years old. She died at her home in Los Angeles, California, from heart failure.
Selected Movies and TV Shows
- Hopscotch (1980) – Mrs. Myerson
- The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia (1981) – Waitress
- Cheers (1982) – Miss Gilder
- The Osterman Weekend (1983) – Honeymoon Bride
- Benson (1984) - as the Nun
- The Night They Saved Christmas (1984) – Hedda
- The Bad Seed (1985) – Alice Fern
- Mr. Belvedere (1985, Episode "Sweet Charity") – Molly
- The Best of Times (1986) – Marcy
- The Golden Girls (1986) – Bonnie
- The Twilight Zone (1986, Episode "The Toys of Caliban") – Mary Ross
- Our House (1988) – Virginia Taft
- Elvis and Me (1988) – Grandma Minnie Mae Presley
- Star Trek: The Next Generation (1989) – Rishon Uxbridge
- Quantum Leap (1991, Episode "A Single Drop of Rain") – Grace Beaumont
- Northern Exposure (1992) – Judge Elizabeth Percy
- The Golden Palace (1992) – Vivian
- Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993) – Renora
- Mrs. Doubtfire (1993) – Mrs. Sellner
- The American President (1995) – Mrs. Chapil
- Mother (1996) – Helen
- NYPD Blue (1996, Episode "Head Case") – Mrs. Reese
- Liar Liar (1997) – Greta
- Changing Habits (1997) – Sister Humiliata
- Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil (1997) – Margaret Williams
- Psycho (1998) – Mrs. Chambers
- Forces of Nature (1999) – Emma
- The Out-of-Towners (1999) – Woman in Bathroom
- Charmed (2000, Episode "How to Make a Quilt Out of Americans") – Aunt Gail
- Curb Your Enthusiasm (2000, Episode "Ted and Mary") – Mary's Mother (final appearance)
See also
In Spanish: Anne Haney para niños
