Suzanne Pleshette

Suzanne Pleshette (January 31, 1937 – January 19, 2008) was a renowned American actress. Her career spanned multiple decades and forms of media: theatre, film, and television. She gained considerable attention during her lifetime, evidenced by her nominations for three Emmy Awards and two Golden Globe Awards. Pleshette is most known for her role as Emily Hartley on the CBS sitcom The Bob Newhart Show (1972–1978), for which she was recognized with two nominations for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series. She started her career in the theatre before transitioning into film roles. Notable film performances include Alfred Hitchcock's horror-thriller The Birds (1963) and films such as Rome Adventure (1962), Support Your Local Gunfighter (1971), and Hot Stuff (1979). Throughout her career, Pleshette also contributed significant voice acting to films like The Lion King II: Simba's Pride (1998) and Spirited Away (2001). In her personal life, Pleshette was married thrice but had no children. She passed away in 2008, leaving a rich legacy in the history of American film and television.