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Annie PottsAmerican film and television actress
Date of Birth: 28.10.1952
Country:  USA |
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Biography of Annie Potts
Annie Hampton Potts is an American film and television actress, born on October 28, 1952, in Nashville, Tennessee. She grew up in Franklin, Kentucky, where she completed her high school education at Franklin-Simpson High School. She obtained a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Theatre Arts from Stephens College in Missouri.
Early Career
Annie Potts made her acting debut in the television series "Black Market Baby" in 1977. The following year, in 1978, she received an invitation to play a small role in the feature film "Summer of My German Soldier."
Breakthrough Roles
Annie Potts has participated in numerous projects throughout her career, but her most popular and acclaimed roles came in the 1984 film "Ghostbusters" and the comedy series "Designing Women." She is also well-known for her portrayal of Mary Elizabeth Sims in the television show "Any Day Now," in which she appeared from 1998 to 2002.
Personal Life
Since 1990, Annie has been married to director and producer James Hayman, marking her fourth marriage. The couple has two sons together, James (born in 1992) and Harry (four years younger). She also has a son named Clay, born in 1981, from a previous marriage to Scott Senechal. James Hayman has been involved in the creation of renowned projects such as "Law & Order," "Any Day Now," "Murder in the First," and "House, M.D."
Notable Works
Throughout her career, Annie Potts has appeared in over 60 films and television shows. Some of her most successful works in film include the science fiction comedies "Ghostbusters" and "Ghostbusters II," the romantic comedy "Pretty in Pink," the comedy "Jumpin' Jack Flash," the detective comedy "Who's Harry Crumb?," and her voice work in the animated films "Toy Story" and "Toy Story 2." Among her television projects, she has worked on series such as "Love & War," "Magnum, P.I.," "The Twilight Zone," "Dangerous Minds," and "Johnny Bravo." Currently, Annie Potts is involved in the film "Toy Story 3," in which she voices the character Bo Peep. The project is set to be released in 2010.
Other Endeavors
In addition to her work in film and television, Annie Potts is also involved in the creation of audiobooks and has appeared in Larry McMurtry's show "Telegraph Days." She is a member of the Board of Stephens College, where she has successfully conducted fundraising campaigns for many years. She also accepts invitations to give lectures at drama schools.
