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Annie Potts

Bio: Anne Hampton Potts (born October 28, 1952) is an American actress. She was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for Corvette Summer (1978) and won a Genie Award for Heartaches (1981), before appearing in Ghostbusters (1984), Pretty in Pink (1986), Jumpin' Jack Flash (1986), Who's Harry Crumb? (1989), Ghostbusters II (1989), Ghostbusters: Afterlife (2021), and Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire (2024)
Born: Tue, Oct 28 1952
Birthplace: Nashville, Tennessee, USA
Annie Potts is 72 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire
Annie Potts was 71 in Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire as 'Janine Melnitz'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 20 2024
Poster of Ghostbusters: Afterlife
Ghostbusters: Afterlife
Annie Potts was 69 in Ghostbusters: Afterlife as 'Janine Melnitz'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 18 2021
Poster of Arlo the Alligator Boy
Arlo the Alligator Boy
Annie Potts was 68 in Arlo the Alligator Boy as 'Edmée (voice)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 16 2021
Poster of Lamp Life
Lamp Life
Annie Potts was 67 in Lamp Life as 'Bo Peep (voice)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 31 2020
Poster of Cleanin' Up the Town: Remembering Ghostbusters
Cleanin' Up the Town: Remembering Ghostbusters
Annie Potts was 67 in Cleanin' Up the Town: Remembering Ghostbusters as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 07 2020
Poster of Toy Story 4
Toy Story 4
Annie Potts was 66 in Toy Story 4 as 'Bo Peep (voice)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 19 2019
Poster of Izzy Gets the F*ck Across Town
Izzy Gets the F*ck Across Town
Annie Potts was 65 in Izzy Gets the F*ck Across Town as 'Mary'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 22 2018
Poster of Happy Anniversary
Happy Anniversary
Annie Potts was 65 in Happy Anniversary as 'Diane'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 30 2018
Poster of Humor Me
Humor Me
Annie Potts was 64 in Humor Me as 'Dee'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 16 2017
Poster of Ghostbusters
Ghostbusters
Annie Potts was 63 in Ghostbusters as 'Desk Clerk'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 14 2016
Poster of Toy Story at 20: To Infinity and Beyond
Toy Story at 20: To Infinity and Beyond
Annie Potts was 63 in Toy Story at 20: To Infinity and Beyond as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 10 2015
Poster of As Good As You
As Good As You
Annie Potts was 62 in As Good As You as 'Dr. Laura Berg'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 03 2015
Poster of Holbrook/Twain: An American Odyssey
Holbrook/Twain: An American Odyssey
Annie Potts was 61 in Holbrook/Twain: An American Odyssey as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 15 2014
Poster of Chu and Blossom
Chu and Blossom
Annie Potts was 61 in Chu and Blossom as 'Aunt'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 31 2014
Poster of The Music Teacher
The Music Teacher
Annie Potts was 59 in The Music Teacher as 'Alyson/Young Alyson'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 11 2012
Poster of Five
Five
Annie Potts was 58 in Five as 'Helen'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 10 2011
Poster of Don't You Forget About Me
Don't You Forget About Me
Annie Potts was 57 in Don't You Forget About Me as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 13 2010
Poster of Freshman Father
Freshman Father
Annie Potts was 57 in Freshman Father as 'Dorothy Downs'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 05 2010
Poster of Queen Sized
Queen Sized
Annie Potts was 55 in Queen Sized as 'Joan Baker'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 12 2008
Poster of The Sunday Man
The Sunday Man
Annie Potts was 54 in The Sunday Man as 'Mrs. Culp'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 28 2007
Poster of Elvis Has Left the Building
Elvis Has Left the Building
Annie Potts was 51 in Elvis Has Left the Building as 'Shirl'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 27 2004
Poster of The Designing Women Reunion
The Designing Women Reunion
Annie Potts was 50 in The Designing Women Reunion
Movie Released: Mon, Jul 28 2003
Poster of Defending Our Kids: The Julie Posey Story
Defending Our Kids: The Julie Posey Story
Annie Potts was 50 in Defending Our Kids: The Julie Posey Story as 'Julie Posey'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 23 2003
Poster of Toy Story 2
Toy Story 2
Annie Potts was 47 in Toy Story 2 as 'Bo Peep (voice)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 30 1999
Poster of The Story Behind 'Toy Story'
The Story Behind 'Toy Story'
Annie Potts was 44 in The Story Behind 'Toy Story' as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 18 1996
Poster of Making 'Toy Story'
Making 'Toy Story'
Annie Potts was 43 in Making 'Toy Story' as 'Narrator'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 02 1995
Poster of Toy Story
Toy Story
Annie Potts was 43 in Toy Story as 'Bo Peep (voice)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 22 1995
Poster of Her Deadly Rival
Her Deadly Rival
Annie Potts was 42 in Her Deadly Rival as 'Kris Lansford'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 19 1995
Poster of Breaking the Rules
Breaking the Rules
Annie Potts was 39 in Breaking the Rules as 'Mary Klinglitch'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 09 1992
Poster of Texasville
Texasville
Annie Potts was 37 in Texasville as 'Karla Jackson'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 28 1990
Poster of Hanna-Barbera's 50th
Hanna-Barbera's 50th
Annie Potts was 36 in Hanna-Barbera's 50th as 'Self - Host'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jul 17 1989
Poster of Ghostbusters II
Ghostbusters II
Annie Potts was 36 in Ghostbusters II as 'Janine Melnitz'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 16 1989
Poster of Who's Harry Crumb?
Who's Harry Crumb?
Annie Potts was 36 in Who's Harry Crumb? as 'Helen Downing'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 03 1989
Poster of Pass the Ammo
Pass the Ammo
Annie Potts was 35 in Pass the Ammo as 'Darla'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 04 1988
Poster of She's Having a Baby
She's Having a Baby
Annie Potts was 35 in She's Having a Baby as 'Annie Potts (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 05 1988
Poster of The Man Who Fell to Earth
The Man Who Fell to Earth
Annie Potts was 34 in The Man Who Fell to Earth as 'Louise'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 22 1987
Poster of Jumpin' Jack Flash
Jumpin' Jack Flash
Annie Potts was 33 in Jumpin' Jack Flash as 'Liz Carlson'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 09 1986
Poster of Pretty in Pink
Pretty in Pink
Annie Potts was 33 in Pretty in Pink as 'Iona'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 28 1986
Poster of Bayou Romance
Bayou Romance
Annie Potts was 33 in Bayou Romance as 'Lily'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1986
Poster of It Came Upon the Midnight Clear
It Came Upon the Midnight Clear
Annie Potts was 32 in It Came Upon the Midnight Clear as 'Cindy Mills'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 15 1984
Poster of Crimes of Passion
Crimes of Passion
Annie Potts was 31 in Crimes of Passion as 'Amy Grady'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 19 1984
Poster of Ghostbusters
Ghostbusters
Annie Potts was 31 in Ghostbusters as 'Janine Melnitz'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 08 1984
Poster of Why Me?
Why Me?
Annie Potts was 31 in Why Me? as 'Daria'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 12 1984
Poster of Cowboy
Cowboy
Annie Potts was 30 in Cowboy as 'D.G.'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 30 1983
Poster of Something So Right
Something So Right
Annie Potts was 30 in Something So Right as 'Sunday'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 30 1982
Poster of Heartaches
Heartaches
Annie Potts was 28 in Heartaches as 'Bonnie Howard'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 04 1981
Poster of The Scarlett O'Hara War
The Scarlett O'Hara War
Annie Potts was 27 in The Scarlett O'Hara War as 'Betty (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 19 1980
Poster of Black Market Baby
Black Market Baby
Annie Potts was 26 in Black Market Baby as 'Linda Cleary'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 18 1979
Poster of Flatbed Annie & Sweetie Pie: Lady Truckers
Flatbed Annie & Sweetie Pie: Lady Truckers
Annie Potts was 26 in Flatbed Annie & Sweetie Pie: Lady Truckers as 'Flatbed Annie'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 10 1979
Poster of King of the Gypsies
King of the Gypsies
Annie Potts was 26 in King of the Gypsies as 'Persa'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 20 1978
Poster of Corvette Summer
Corvette Summer
Annie Potts was 25 in Corvette Summer as 'Vanessa'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 02 1978
Poster of 40 Dates and 40 Nights
40 Dates and 40 Nights
Annie Potts will be 72+ in 40 Dates and 40 Nights as 'Gigi'.
Movie Released: Unreleased

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage
Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage
Annie Potts was 71+ in Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage as 'Connie Tucker'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 17 2024
Poster of Sherri
Sherri
Annie Potts was 69+ in Sherri as 'Self - Guest'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 12 2022
Poster of The Jennifer Hudson Show
The Jennifer Hudson Show
Annie Potts was 69+ in The Jennifer Hudson Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 12 2022
Poster of I Heart Arlo
I Heart Arlo
Annie Potts was 68+ in I Heart Arlo as 'Edmee (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Aug 27 2021
Poster of Reunited Apart
Reunited Apart
Annie Potts was 67+ in Reunited Apart as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Apr 27 2020
Poster of Stars in the House
Stars in the House
Annie Potts was 67+ in Stars in the House as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Mar 16 2020
Poster of The Movies That Made Us
The Movies That Made Us
Annie Potts was 67+ in The Movies That Made Us as 'Janine Melnitz (archive footage)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Nov 29 2019
Poster of Young Sheldon
Young Sheldon
Annie Potts was 64+ in Young Sheldon as 'Connie Tucker'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 25 2017
Poster of Chicago Med
Chicago Med
Annie Potts was 63+ in Chicago Med as 'Helen'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Nov 17 2015
Poster of NCIS: New Orleans
NCIS: New Orleans
Annie Potts was 61+ in NCIS: New Orleans as 'Olivia Brody'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 23 2014
Poster of The Fosters
The Fosters
Annie Potts was 60+ in The Fosters as 'Sharon Elkin'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jun 03 2013
Poster of Randy Cunningham: 9th Grade Ninja
Randy Cunningham: 9th Grade Ninja
Annie Potts was 59+ in Randy Cunningham: 9th Grade Ninja as 'Tawny Zingwald (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Aug 13 2012
Poster of Animal Practice
Animal Practice
Annie Potts was 59+ in Animal Practice as 'Virginia Coleman'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Aug 12 2012
Poster of Scandal
Scandal
Annie Potts was 59+ in Scandal as 'Louise Baker'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Apr 05 2012
Poster of GCB
GCB
Annie Potts was 59+ in GCB as 'Gigi Stopper'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 04 2012
Poster of Marry Me
Marry Me
Annie Potts was 58+ in Marry Me as 'Vivienne Carter'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Dec 12 2010
Poster of The Talk
The Talk
Annie Potts was 57+ in The Talk as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 18 2010
Poster of Fish Hooks
Fish Hooks
Annie Potts was 57+ in Fish Hooks as 'Nurse Fishington (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 03 2010
Poster of Royal Pains
Royal Pains
Annie Potts was 56+ in Royal Pains as 'Mrs. Sacani'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jun 04 2009
Poster of Ugly Betty
Ugly Betty
Annie Potts was 53+ in Ugly Betty as 'Linda'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 28 2006
Poster of Men in Trees
Men in Trees
Annie Potts was 53+ in Men in Trees
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 12 2006
Poster of Grey's Anatomy
Grey's Anatomy
Annie Potts was 52+ in Grey's Anatomy as 'Joyce Bosco'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 27 2005
Poster of Boston Legal
Boston Legal
Annie Potts was 51+ in Boston Legal as 'Joy Espenson'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 03 2004
Poster of Joan of Arcadia
Joan of Arcadia
Annie Potts was 50+ in Joan of Arcadia
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 26 2003
Poster of Two and a Half Men
Two and a Half Men
Annie Potts was 50+ in Two and a Half Men as 'Lenore'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 22 2003
Poster of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Annie Potts was 46+ in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit as 'Sophie Devere'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 20 1999
Poster of Any Day Now
Any Day Now
Annie Potts was 45+ in Any Day Now as 'Mary Elizabeth Sims'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Aug 18 1998
Poster of Over the Top
Over the Top
Annie Potts was 44+ in Over the Top as 'Hadley Martin'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 21 1997
Poster of The View
The View
Annie Potts was 44+ in The View as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Aug 11 1997
Poster of Dangerous Minds
Dangerous Minds
Annie Potts was 43+ in Dangerous Minds as 'Louanne Johnson'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 30 1996
Poster of The Rosie O'Donnell Show
The Rosie O'Donnell Show
Annie Potts was 43+ in The Rosie O'Donnell Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jun 10 1996
Poster of Love & War
Love & War
Annie Potts was 39+ in Love & War as 'Dana Palladino'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 21 1992
Poster of Designing Women
Designing Women
Annie Potts was 33+ in Designing Women as 'Mary Jo Shively'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 29 1986
Poster of Amazing Stories
Amazing Stories
Annie Potts was 32+ in Amazing Stories as 'Mrs. Bev Binford (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 29 1985
Poster of The Twilight Zone
The Twilight Zone
Annie Potts was 32+ in The Twilight Zone
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 27 1985
Poster of Lime Street
Lime Street
Annie Potts was 32+ in Lime Street
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 21 1985
Poster of The Comedy Factory
The Comedy Factory
Annie Potts was 32+ in The Comedy Factory as 'Annie'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jun 21 1985
Poster of Remington Steele
Remington Steele
Annie Potts was 29+ in Remington Steele as 'Annie Carpenter'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 01 1982
Poster of Magnum, P.I.
Magnum, P.I.
Annie Potts was 28+ in Magnum, P.I.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Dec 11 1980
Poster of Goodtime Girls
Goodtime Girls
Annie Potts was 27+ in Goodtime Girls as 'Edith Bedelmeyer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 22 1980
Poster of Busting Loose
Busting Loose
Annie Potts was 24+ in Busting Loose
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 17 1977
Poster of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Annie Potts was 9+ in The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 1962