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Suzanne Pleshette

Suzanne Pleshette (January 31, 1937 – January 19, 2008) was an American actress. Pleshette was known for her roles in theatre, film, and television. She was nominated for three Emmy Awards and two Golden Globe Awards. For her role as Emily Hartley on the CBS sitcom ''The Bob Newhart Show'' (1972–1978) she received two nominations for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series.

Pleshette started her career in the theatre before gaining attention for her role in Alfred Hitchcock's horror-thriller ''The Birds'' (1963). Her other notable film roles include ''Rome Adventure'' (1962), ''Support Your Local Gunfighter'' (1971), and ''Hot Stuff'' (1979). For her portrayal of Leona Helmsley in ''Leona Helmsley: The Queen of Mean'' (1990) she received nominations for the Primetime Emmy Award and Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Miniseries or Movie. She later voiced roles in ''The Lion King II: Simba's Pride'' (1998) and ''Spirited Away'' (2001). Provided by Wikipedia