Born: March 4, 1934 – Died: May 26, 2001
Anne Haney, an actress whose remarkable career spanned stage, screen, and television, embarked on her acting journey in her mid-40s, a testament to her enduring passion and talent. Born in Memphis, Tennessee, Haney's life in the arts began after she raised a daughter and mourned the loss of her husband. A student of drama, radio, and TV at the University of North Carolina, she met her husband, John Haney, during her college years. Although she briefly worked at a Memphis television station, Haney devoted most of her early years to family life, living the quintessential life of a faculty wife.
Early Life and Career
It was not until the 1970s that Haney sought work in local theater productions and television commercials. She toured with a company performing in "Fallen Angels" and eventually joined the Screen Actors Guild and the American Federation of T.V. and Radio Artists. Haney's move to Southern California, initially planned with her husband, became a solo journey after his death in 1980.
Her career in Hollywood began to flourish soon after her arrival. Haney's notable stage role as Margaret Fielding in "Verdigris" and her film appearances, such as in "Mrs. Doubtfire" and "Liar Liar", showcased her versatility and depth as an actress. Her role in "Mrs. Doubtfire" particularly stood out, endearing her to a broad audience.
Throughout her career, Haney won acclaim for her work, earning her a respected place in the industry. She was married to John Haney until his death and was a mother, her life enriched by both her family and her late-blooming yet successful career.
Her passing in 2001 marked the end of a career that was as unconventional as it was inspiring. Anne Haney's journey in the entertainment industry, beginning at an age when many consider retirement, serves as a powerful narrative of perseverance and talent, securing her status as an icon in Hollywood.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2000–2001 | Dharma & Greg (TV Series) | Mrs. Kirby |
| 2001 | Providence (TV Series) | Mary Aliperti |
| 2001 | The Geena Davis Show (TV Series) | Ruth Ryan |
| 2001 | Ally McBeal (TV Series) | Brandy Engblume |
| 2000 | Popular (TV Series) | Nurse Gretchen |
| 2000 | Curb Your Enthusiasm (TV Series) | Mary's Mother |
| 2000 | Charmed (TV Series) | Aunt Gail |
| 2000 | Family Law (TV Series) | Etta Black |
| 2000 | Chicago Hope (TV Series) | Dorothy Bass |
| 1999 | Boy Meets World (TV Series) | Mrs. Nelson |
| 1999 | Movie Stars (TV Series) | Francine Hardin |
| 1999 | The Out-of-Towners | Woman in Bathroom |
| 1999 | *Forces of Nature* | Emma |
| 1998 | To Have & to Hold (TV Series) | Sister Ignatius |
| 1998 | Psycho | Mrs. Chambers |
| 1998 | Little Girl Fly Away (TV Movie) | Ethel Brock |
| 1998 | Any Day Now (TV Series) | Lurla Spettiswood |
| 1998 | The Lesser Evil | Derek's Mother |
| 1998 | The Magnificent Seven (TV Series) | Nettie Wells |
| 1997 | Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil | Margaret Williams |
| 1997 | Leaving L.A. (TV Series) | Martha Hayes |
| 1997 | Changing Habits | Sister Humiliata |
| 1997 | Liar Liar | Greta |
| 1996 | Mother | Helen |
| 1996 | Murder One (TV Series) | Melanie Kendall |
| 1996 | NYPD Blue (TV Series) | Mrs. Reese |
| 1995 | The American President | Mrs. Chapil |
| 1995 | The Client (TV Series) | Gramma |
| 1995 | Sisters (TV Series) | Mrs. Applebaum |
| 1995 | Amazing Grace (TV Series) | Unknown |
| 1994 | Take Me Home Again (TV Movie) | Aunt Emma |
| 1994 | Star Struck (TV Movie) | Unknown |
| 1994 | ER (TV Series) | Mrs. Packer |
| 1986–1994 | L.A. Law (TV Series) | Judge Marilyn Travelini | Judge Marilyn J. Travelini |
| 1993–1994 | George (TV Series) | Juanita |
| 1993 | Mrs. Doubtfire | Mrs. Sellner |
| 1992–1993 | Civil Wars (TV Series) | Rosemary Halpin |
| 1993 | Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (TV Series) | Renora |
| 1993 | Telling Secrets (TV Movie) | Grace Jefferson |
| 1992 | Condition: Critical (TV Movie) | Mrs. Yarkovich |
| 1992 | Northern Exposure (TV Series) | Judge Elizabeth Percy |
| 1992 | The Golden Palace (TV Series) | Vivian |
| 1992 | Driving Miss Daisy (TV Movie) | Clemmie |
| 1992 | In My Daughter's Name (TV Movie) | Mrs. Klafter |
| 1992 | Coach (TV Series) | Emma |
| 1991 | Wildest Dreams (TV Movie) | Unknown |
| 1991 | Quantum Leap (TV Series) | Grace Beaumont | Cassy Thailer |
| 1991 | Doogie Howser, M.D. (TV Series) | Mrs. Moran |
| 1986–1991 | Matlock (TV Series) | Aunt Elsie | Elizabeth Farrell | Nurse Jackson |
| 1991 | Plymouth (TV Movie) | Emily |
| 1991 | Jailbirds (TV Movie) | Haydee |
| 1991 | Stat (TV Series) | Disturbed Woman |
| 1990 | Capital News (TV Series) | Unknown |
| 1990 | Lenny (TV Series) | Sister Mary George |
| 1990 | Father Dowling Mysteries (TV Series) | Mrs. Blanchard, Mr. Underwood's Housekeeper (as Anne T. Haney) |
| 1990 | K-9000 (TV Movie) | Mrs. Wiffington |
| 1990 | Tour of Duty (TV Series) | Mrs. Griner |
| 1990 | The Bradys (TV Series) | Petitioner | Mrs. Abrogast |
| 1990 | It's Garry Shandling's Show. (TV Series) | Aunt Arla |
| 1990 | Agenda for Murder (TV Movie) | Louise |
| 1989 | Nearly Departed (TV Series) | Helen McCormick |
| 1989 | Who's the Boss? (TV Series) | Mrs. Bunch |
| 1989 | Star Trek: The Next Generation (TV Series) | Rishon Uxbridge |
| 1986–1989 | Mama's Family (TV Series) | Alberta Meechum |
| 1989 | Designing Women (TV Series) | Aunt Phoebe Stillfield |
| 1988 | Beauty and the Beast (TV Series) | Tamara |
| 1988 | Valerie (TV Series) | Aunt Mildred |
| 1988 | CBS Summer Playhouse (TV Series) | Frieda Perry |
| 1986–1988 | Our House (TV Series) | Virginia Taft |
| 1988 | Elvis and Me (TV Movie) | Grandma Minnie Mae Presley |
| 1987 | Cold Steel | Anna Modine |
| 1987 | Celebration Family (TV Movie) | Judge Gelson |
| 1987 | Roses Are for the Rich (TV Movie) | Aunt Molly |
| 1984–1987 | Hill Street Blues (TV Series) | Mrs. Schechter | Dorie Fitzgerald |
| 1987 | LBJ: The Early Years (TV Movie) | Rebekah Baines Johnson |
| 1987 | Head of the Class (TV Series) | Mrs. McClure |
| 1986 | The Christmas Gift (TV Movie) | Clara Huckle |
| 1986 | The Twilight Zone (TV Series) | Mary Ross |
| 1982–1986 | The Magical World of Disney (TV Series) | Mrs. Sudsup | Miss Louella Beat |
| 1986 | Easy Street (TV Series) | Midge Bacon |
| 1985–1986 | Lime Street (TV Series) | Evelyn Camp |
| 1986 | Blind Justice (TV Movie) | Jim's Mother |
| 1986 | The Golden Girls (TV Series) | Bonnie |
| 1986 | Dynasty (TV Series) | Nanny |
| 1986 | The Best of Times | Marcy |
| 1985 | Malice in Wonderland (TV Movie) | Dema's Secretary |
| 1985 | Mr. Belvedere (TV Series) | Molly |
| 1985 | The Bad Seed (TV Movie) | Alice Fern |
| 1984 | The Night They Saved Christmas (TV Movie) | Hedda |
| 1984 | Paper Dolls (TV Series) | Mrs. Landers |
| 1984 | Impulse | Mrs. Piersall |
| 1984 | P.O.P. (TV Movie) | Lily |
| 1984 | Newhart (TV Series) | Pearl Reskoff |
| 1984 | Benson (TV Series) | The Nun |
| 1984 | St. Elsewhere (TV Series) | Mrs. Clifford |
| 1984 | Celebrity (TV Mini Series) | Millie |
| 1984 | Scarecrow and Mrs. King (TV Series) | Mrs. Dunlap |
| 1983–1984 | AfterMASH (TV Series) | Gladys | The Receptionist | Operator |
| 1983 | The Osterman Weekend | Honeymoon Bride |
| 1983 | Condo (TV Series) | Nun |
| 1983 | The Invisible Woman (TV Movie) | Mrs. Van Dam |
| 1983 | Family Ties (TV Series) | Mrs. Matthews |
| 1983 | Independence Day | Rose Parker |
| 1982 | Frances | Hairdresser |
| 1982 | Cheers (TV Series) | Miss Gilder |
| 1982 | Missing Children: A Mother's Story (TV Movie) | Mrs. Sims |
| 1982 | Quincy M.E. (TV Series) | Alice |
| 1982 | Some Kind of Hero | Monica Lewis |
| 1982 | Making Love | Lila (as Ann Harvey) |
| 1982 | Marian Rose White (TV Movie) | Sister Agatha |
| 1981 | The Children Nobody Wanted (TV Movie) | Mrs. Lightheart |
| 1981 | Harper Valley P.T.A. (TV Series) | Miss Purdue |
| 1981 | Big Bend Country (TV Movie) | Minerva Purdy |
| 1981 | The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia | Waitress |
| 1981 | Bosom Buddies (TV Series) | Mrs. Le Daux |
| 1981 | The Dukes of Hazzard (TV Series) | C.V. Gumble |
| 1981 | When the Circus Came to Town (TV Movie) | Blossom |
| 1980 | The Mating Season (TV Movie) | Elizabeth |
| 1980 | Hopscotch | Mrs. Myerson (as Ann Haney) |
| 1980 | ABC Weekend Specials (TV Series) | Jessica Bessop |
| 1978 | Summer of My German Soldier (TV Movie) | Mrs. Benn |
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