Annie Potts

Born:October 28, 1952

Place of Birth:Nashville, Tennessee, USA

Known For:Acting

Biography

Anne Hampton Potts, known professionally as Annie Potts, has left an indelible mark on Hollywood through her versatile acting career that spans across film and television. Born on October 28, 1952, in the United States, Potts' talent has garnered her critical acclaim and a dedicated fan base.

Potts' breakout roles include her Golden Globe-nominated performance in "Corvette Summer" (1978) and her Genie Award-winning portrayal in "Heartaches" (1981). However, it was her iconic roles in films like "Ghostbusters" (1984), "Pretty in Pink" (1986), and "Jumpin' Jack Flash" (1986) that solidified her as a beloved actress in the industry.

Beyond the big screen, Potts has graced television screens with memorable characters such as Mary Jo Jackson Shively in the popular CBS sitcom "Designing Women" (1986–1993) and Dana Palladino in the CBS sitcom "Love & War" (1993–1995). Her portrayal of Louanne Johnson in the ABC drama "Dangerous Minds" (1996–1997) showcased her range as an actress.

In addition to her film and television work, Potts has lent her voice to the beloved character Bo Peep in multiple installments of the "Toy Story" franchise, captivating audiences with her animated performances. Her talent and dedication to her craft have earned her accolades and nominations, including Primetime Emmy and Screen Actors Guild Awards recognition.

Off-screen, Potts' personal life has been marked by significant relationships, including marriages to Steven Hartley, Greg Antonacci, and Scott Senechal. However, it is her enduring marriage to director/producer James Hayman since 1990 that has brought her the most joy, with the couple raising two sons together.

Throughout her career, Annie Potts has continued to captivate audiences with her charm, wit, and exceptional acting skills. Whether she is portraying a comedic character in a blockbuster film or a dramatic role on a television series, Potts' talent shines through, making her a respected and beloved figure in the entertainment industry.

As she continues to grace both the big and small screens with her presence, Annie Potts remains a force to be reckoned with, leaving a lasting legacy that will be cherished by fans for years to come.

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Filmography

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Toy Story

Bo Peep (voice)

1995

Led by Woody, Andy's toys live happily in his room until Andy's birthday brings Buzz Lightyear onto the scene. Afraid of losing his place in Andy's heart, Woody plots against Buzz. But when circumstances separate Buzz and Woody from their owner, the duo eventually learns to put aside their differences.

Toy Story 2

Bo Peep (voice)

1999

Andy heads off to Cowboy Camp, leaving his toys to their own devices. Things shift into high gear when an obsessive toy collector named Al McWhiggen, owner of Al's Toy Barn kidnaps Woody. Andy's toys mount a daring rescue mission, Buzz Lightyear meets his match and Woody has to decide where he and his heart truly belong.

Toy Story 4

Bo Peep (voice)

2019

Woody has always been confident about his place in the world and that his priority is taking care of his kid, whether that's Andy or Bonnie. But when Bonnie adds a reluctant new toy called "Forky" to her room, a road trip adventure alongside old and new friends will show Woody how big the world can be for a toy.

Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire

Janine Melnitz

2024

When the discovery of an ancient artifact unleashes an evil force, Ghostbusters new and old must join forces to protect their home and save the world from a second Ice Age.

Ghostbusters

Janine Melnitz

1984

After losing their academic posts at a prestigious university, a team of parapsychologists goes into business as proton-pack-toting "ghostbusters" who exterminate ghouls, hobgoblins and supernatural pests of all stripes. An ad campaign pays off when a knockout cellist hires the squad to purge her swanky digs of demons that appear to be living in her refrigerator.

Ghostbusters: Afterlife

Janine Melnitz

2021

When single mom Callie and her two kids Trevor and Phoebe arrive in a small Oklahoma town, they begin to discover their connection to the original Ghostbusters and the secret legacy their grandfather left behind.

Ghostbusters

Desk Clerk

2016

Following a ghost invasion of Manhattan, paranormal enthusiasts Erin Gilbert and Abby Yates, nuclear engineer Jillian Holtzmann, and subway worker Patty Tolan band together to stop the otherworldly threat.

Ghostbusters II

Janine Melnitz

1989

Having lost their status and credibility five years after covering New York City with gooey roasted marshmallows in Ghostbusters (1984), the city's former heroes and once-popular spirit-hunters struggle to keep afloat, forced to work odd jobs. However, when Dana and her baby have yet another terrifying encounter with the paranormal, it is up to Peter Venkman and his fearless team of supernatural crime fighters to step up and save the day. Once more, humankind is in danger, as rivers of slimy psycho-reactive ectoplasm, paired with the dreadful manifestation of evil sixteenth-century tyrant Vigo the Carpathian, threaten to plunge the entire city into darkness. Is the world ready to believe? Can the Ghostbusters save us for the second time?

Pretty in Pink

Iona

1986

Andie is an outcast, hanging out either with her older boss, who owns the record store where she works, or her quirky high school classmate Duckie, who has a crush on her. When one of the rich and popular kids at school, Blane, asks Andie out, it seems too good to be true. As Andie starts falling for Blane, she begins to realize that dating someone from a different social sphere is not easy.

Who's Harry Crumb?

Helen Downing

1989

Harry Crumb is a bumbling and inept private investigator who is hired to solve the kidnapping of a young heiress which he's not expected to solve because his employer is the mastermind behind the kidnapping.

Corvette Summer

Vanessa

1978

Ken loves to design and build exotic cars. When the High School shop class project car, a fully tricked out dream Corvette, is stolen, he begins searching for it. His search leads him to Las Vegas, where Vanessa, a teenaged prostitute wannabe, helps him try to track it down.

Crimes of Passion

Amy Grady

1984

Fashion designer Joanna Crane leads a double life. By night she is China Blue, a prostitute who's attracted the attention of a sexually frustrated private detective, and a psychopathic priest in possession of a murderous sex toy.

Cleanin' Up the Town: Remembering Ghostbusters

Self

2020

The documentary that tells us the full story from where it all started through to the future of the "Ghostbusters" franchise.