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Mary Jo Catlett

Bio: Mary Jo Catlett (born September 2, 1938) is an American film, stage and television actress. She is notable for her role as housekeeper Pearl Gallagher on the television sitcom seriesDiff'rent Strokes, and currently for her role as Mrs
Born: Fri, Sep 02 1938
Birthplace: Denver, Colorado, USA
Mary Jo Catlett is 86 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Plankton: The Movie
Plankton: The Movie
Mary Jo Catlett will be 86 in Plankton: The Movie as 'Mrs. Puff (voice)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 06 2025
Poster of Saving Bikini Bottom: The Sandy Cheeks Movie
Saving Bikini Bottom: The Sandy Cheeks Movie
Mary Jo Catlett was 86 in Saving Bikini Bottom: The Sandy Cheeks Movie as 'Mrs. Puff (voice)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 18 2024
Poster of SpongeBob Squarepants: Kreepaway Kamp
SpongeBob Squarepants: Kreepaway Kamp
Mary Jo Catlett was 86 in SpongeBob Squarepants: Kreepaway Kamp as 'Mrs. Puff (voice)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 10 2024
Poster of The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run
The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run
Mary Jo Catlett was 81 in The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run as 'Mrs. Puff (voice)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 14 2020
Poster of The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water
The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water
Mary Jo Catlett was 76 in The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water as 'Mrs. Puff (voice)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 28 2015
Poster of Lucky Stiff
Lucky Stiff
Mary Jo Catlett was 76 in Lucky Stiff as 'Shoe Store Lady'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 08 2014
Poster of Let's Be Cops
Let's Be Cops
Mary Jo Catlett was 75 in Let's Be Cops as 'Old Lady'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 13 2014
Poster of Carol Channing: Larger Than Life
Carol Channing: Larger Than Life
Mary Jo Catlett was 73 in Carol Channing: Larger Than Life as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 20 2012
Poster of Spongebob’s Runaway Roadtrip
Spongebob’s Runaway Roadtrip
Mary Jo Catlett was 73 in Spongebob’s Runaway Roadtrip as 'Mrs. Puff'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 20 2011
Poster of SpongeBob SquarePants: Spongebob's Last Stand
SpongeBob SquarePants: Spongebob's Last Stand
Mary Jo Catlett was 71 in SpongeBob SquarePants: Spongebob's Last Stand as 'Mrs. Puff (voice)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 16 2010
Poster of How to Be a Serial Killer
How to Be a Serial Killer
Mary Jo Catlett was 70 in How to Be a Serial Killer as 'Mrs. Wilson'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 24 2009
Poster of Red Riding Hood
Red Riding Hood
Mary Jo Catlett was 67 in Red Riding Hood as 'Shopkeeper Woman'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 27 2006
Poster of The Benchwarmers
The Benchwarmers
Mary Jo Catlett was 67 in The Benchwarmers as 'Mrs. Ellwood'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 07 2006
Poster of The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie
The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie
Mary Jo Catlett was 66 in The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie as 'Mrs. Puff (voice)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 19 2004
Poster of Beethoven's 5th
Beethoven's 5th
Mary Jo Catlett was 65 in Beethoven's 5th as 'Sweet Grandmother'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 02 2003
Poster of Ablaze
Ablaze
Mary Jo Catlett was 63 in Ablaze as 'Nurse Winslow'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 16 2002
Poster of SpongeBob's House Party
SpongeBob's House Party
Mary Jo Catlett was 63 in SpongeBob's House Party as 'Mrs. Poppy Puff (voice)'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 17 2002
Poster of All You Need
All You Need
Mary Jo Catlett was 62 in All You Need as 'Ruth'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 04 2001
Poster of Legend of the Mummy
Legend of the Mummy
Mary Jo Catlett was 59 in Legend of the Mummy as 'Mrs. Grant'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 30 1998
Poster of Trading Favors
Trading Favors
Mary Jo Catlett was 58 in Trading Favors as 'Mrs. Langley'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 04 1997
Poster of Beauty and the Beast: A Concert on Ice
Beauty and the Beast: A Concert on Ice
Mary Jo Catlett was 58 in Beauty and the Beast: A Concert on Ice
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 06 1996
Poster of Serial Mom
Serial Mom
Mary Jo Catlett was 55 in Serial Mom as 'Rosemary Ackerman'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 13 1994
Poster of Battling for Baby
Battling for Baby
Mary Jo Catlett was 53 in Battling for Baby as 'Mrs. Capello'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 12 1992
Poster of The Mouse and the Motorcycle
The Mouse and the Motorcycle
Mary Jo Catlett was 48 in The Mouse and the Motorcycle as 'Kindergarten Teacher'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 07 1986
Poster of Gone Are the Dayes
Gone Are the Dayes
Mary Jo Catlett was 45 in Gone Are the Dayes as 'Marge'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 06 1984
Poster of The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas
The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas
Mary Jo Catlett was 43 in The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas as 'Rita'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 23 1982
Poster of The Beach Girls
The Beach Girls
Mary Jo Catlett was 43 in The Beach Girls as 'Mrs. Brinker'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 26 1982
Poster of O'Hara's Wife
O'Hara's Wife
Mary Jo Catlett was 43 in O'Hara's Wife as 'Gloria'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1982
Poster of Blood Beach
Blood Beach
Mary Jo Catlett was 41 in Blood Beach as 'Harriett Crabbe'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 01 1980
Poster of Where the Ladies Go
Where the Ladies Go
Mary Jo Catlett was 41 in Where the Ladies Go as 'Frances'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 14 1980
Poster of The Champ
The Champ
Mary Jo Catlett was 40 in The Champ as 'Josie'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 07 1979
Poster of Semi-Tough
Semi-Tough
Mary Jo Catlett was 39 in Semi-Tough as 'Earlene'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 18 1977
Poster of How to Break Up a Happy Divorce
How to Break Up a Happy Divorce
Mary Jo Catlett was 38 in How to Break Up a Happy Divorce as 'Soprano'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 06 1976
Poster of Bananas
Bananas
Mary Jo Catlett was 32 in Bananas as 'Woman in Hotel Lobby Cheering Honeymoon (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 28 1971
Poster of The Littlest Angel
The Littlest Angel
Mary Jo Catlett was 31 in The Littlest Angel as 'The Scribe I'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 06 1969
Poster of When the Moon Was Twice as Big
When the Moon Was Twice as Big
Mary Jo Catlett will be 86+ in When the Moon Was Twice as Big as 'Elsie'.
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 The Patrick Star Show
The Patrick Star Show
Mary Jo Catlett was 82+ in The Patrick Star Show as 'Mrs. Puff (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jul 09 2021
Poster of Kamp Koral: SpongeBob's Under Years
Kamp Koral: SpongeBob's Under Years
Mary Jo Catlett was 82+ in Kamp Koral: SpongeBob's Under Years as 'Mrs. Puff (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Mar 04 2021
Poster of SpongeBob As Told By
SpongeBob As Told By
Mary Jo Catlett was 81+ in SpongeBob As Told By as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, May 14 2020
Poster of Good Girls
Good Girls
Mary Jo Catlett was 79+ in Good Girls as 'Dorothy'.
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Mon, Feb 26 2018
Poster of Great News
Great News
Mary Jo Catlett was 78+ in Great News as 'Marie'.
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Tue, Apr 25 2017
Poster of Trial & Error
Trial & Error
Mary Jo Catlett was 78+ in Trial & Error as 'Brianne'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Mar 14 2017
Poster of Bajillion Dollar Propertie$
Bajillion Dollar Propertie$
Mary Jo Catlett was 77+ in Bajillion Dollar Propertie$ as 'Ethel Simmons'.
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Sun, Feb 21 2016
Poster of The Odd Couple
The Odd Couple
Mary Jo Catlett was 76+ in The Odd Couple as 'Elderly Woman'.
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Thu, Feb 19 2015
Poster of 2 Broke Girls
2 Broke Girls
Mary Jo Catlett was 73+ in 2 Broke Girls as 'Elaine'.
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Mon, Sep 19 2011
Poster of Shake It Up
Shake It Up
Mary Jo Catlett was 72+ in Shake It Up as 'Elderly Woman'.
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Sun, Nov 07 2010
Poster of Rizzoli & Isles
Rizzoli & Isles
Mary Jo Catlett was 71+ in Rizzoli & Isles as 'Bunny'.
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Mon, Jul 12 2010
Poster of Modern Family
Modern Family
Mary Jo Catlett was 71+ in Modern Family as 'Edith'.
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Wed, Sep 23 2009
Poster of Glee
Glee
Mary Jo Catlett was 70+ in Glee as 'Mrs. Carlisle'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, May 19 2009
Poster of American Dad!
American Dad!
Mary Jo Catlett was 66+ in American Dad! as 'Guest #1 (voice)'.
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Sun, Feb 06 2005
Poster of Cold Case
Cold Case
Mary Jo Catlett was 65+ in Cold Case as 'Betty Joe Henders (2009)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 28 2003
Poster of That's So Raven
That's So Raven
Mary Jo Catlett was 64+ in That's So Raven as 'Mrs. Applebaum'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 17 2003
Poster of Kim Possible
Kim Possible
Mary Jo Catlett was 63+ in Kim Possible as 'Aunt June (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jun 07 2002
Poster of The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy
The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy
Mary Jo Catlett was 62+ in The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy as 'Witch'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Aug 24 2001
Poster of SpongeBob SquarePants
SpongeBob SquarePants
Mary Jo Catlett was 60+ in SpongeBob SquarePants as 'Mrs. Puff (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, May 01 1999
Poster of Extreme Ghostbusters
Extreme Ghostbusters
Mary Jo Catlett was 58+ in Extreme Ghostbusters
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 01 1997
Poster of Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction
Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction
Mary Jo Catlett was 58+ in Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction as 'Mrs. Hanson (segment "The Motorcycle")'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, May 25 1997
Poster of Saved by the Bell: The New Class
Saved by the Bell: The New Class
Mary Jo Catlett was 55+ in Saved by the Bell: The New Class as 'Mrs. Bluntley'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 11 1993
Poster of ALF
ALF
Mary Jo Catlett was 48+ in ALF as 'Mary Jo'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 22 1986
Poster of Murder, She Wrote
Murder, She Wrote
Mary Jo Catlett was 46+ in Murder, She Wrote as 'Mrs. Metcalf'.
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Sun, Sep 30 1984
Poster of Night Court
Night Court
Mary Jo Catlett was 45+ in Night Court as 'Cynthia Dalbey'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 04 1984
Poster of Gimme a Break!
Gimme a Break!
Mary Jo Catlett was 43+ in Gimme a Break!
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 29 1981
Poster of Foul Play
Foul Play
Mary Jo Catlett was 42+ in Foul Play as 'Stella Finkle'.
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Mon, Jan 26 1981
Poster of Semi-Tough
Semi-Tough
Mary Jo Catlett was 41+ in Semi-Tough
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, May 29 1980
Poster of Out of the Blue
Out of the Blue
Mary Jo Catlett was 41+ in Out of the Blue as 'Nurse'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 09 1979
Poster of Diff'rent Strokes
Diff'rent Strokes
Mary Jo Catlett was 40+ in Diff'rent Strokes as 'Pearl Gallagher'.
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Fri, Nov 03 1978
Poster of Fantasy Island
Fantasy Island
Mary Jo Catlett was 39+ in Fantasy Island as 'Carlotta Smith'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jan 28 1978
Poster of The McLean Stevenson Show
The McLean Stevenson Show
Mary Jo Catlett was 38+ in The McLean Stevenson Show
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Wed, Dec 01 1976
Poster of Starsky & Hutch
Starsky & Hutch
Mary Jo Catlett was 37+ in Starsky & Hutch as ', Terrible Tessie'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 10 1975
Poster of Kojak
Kojak
Mary Jo Catlett was 35+ in Kojak as 'Verna'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 24 1973
Poster of M*A*S*H
M*A*S*H
Mary Jo Catlett was 34+ in M*A*S*H as 'Nurse Walsh'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 17 1972
Poster of The Bob Newhart Show
The Bob Newhart Show
Mary Jo Catlett was 34+ in The Bob Newhart Show
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 16 1972
Poster of The Waltons
The Waltons
Mary Jo Catlett was 34+ in The Waltons
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 14 1972