Phyllis Diller

Phyllis Diller (born Phyllis Ada Driver on July 17, 1917, in Lima, Ohio) is an American comedian who is generally considered one of the pioneers of female stand-up comedy. The stage character she created was a wild-haired, oddly-dressed housewife who was ugly but didn't realize it, and made jokes about a husband named "Fang" while smoking from a long cigarette holder. She is also well known for her distinctive, cackling laugh, one of the best-recognized in comedy.

TV Work

• The Pruitts of Southampton (1966-1967)
• The Beautiful Phyllis Diller Show (1968) (canceled after 4 months)
• The Gong Show (1976-1980) (regular panelist throughout run)
• ' (1987)
• Alice Through the Looking Glass (1987) (voice)
• Captain Planet and the Planeteers (1990-1993) (voice)
• Blossom (television) (cast member from 1993-1995)
• Titus (cast member in 2002)