Acting
Fannie Flagg
Fannie Flagg (born Patricia Neal; September 21, 1944) is an American actress, comedian, author, and screenwriter. She is best known for her bestselling 1987 novel Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe. She also adapted the screenplay for the 1991 film Fried Green Tomatoes. She was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay; supporting actress Jessica Tandy was also nominated. The Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) gave the adaptation and award for best feature film with lesbian content. As of 2026, her most recent acting credit is in 1999. However, she is still publishing novels, including a sequel to Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe.
Acting
- 1981Harper Valley P.T.A.Cassie Bowman30 ep.
- 1981Harper ValleyCassie Bowman30 ep.
- 1977The Love BoatLiz Merritt3 ep.
- 1974Dinah!Self2 ep.
- 1973Match GameSelf13 ep.
- 1971The New Dick Van Dyke Show'Mike' Preston54 ep.
- 1969The Johnny Cash ShowSelf2 ep.
- 1968Rowan & Martin's Laugh-InSelf2 ep.
- 1962The Merv Griffin ShowSelf3 ep.
Behind the camera
- 1987DollyLocation Assistant, Writer3 ep.
Guest appearances
- 1979The Love BoatAlicia Finch, Laurie Ryan, Liz Merritt3 ep.
- 1977Match GameSelf13 ep.
- 1975Wonder WomanAmazon Doctor1 ep.
- 1974Dinah!Self2 ep.
- 1967The Tonight Show Starring Johnny CarsonSelf6 ep.
- 1966The Merv Griffin ShowSelf3 ep.
- 1971Rowan & Martin's Laugh-InSelf2 ep.
- 1969The Johnny Cash ShowSelf2 ep.
- 1968The Dick Cavett ShowSelf - Guest1 ep.
- 1967The Mike Douglas ShowSelf2 ep.