Annie Potts is an American actress, known for her appearances in many films Corvette Summer (1978) and Ghostbusters (1984). She is also known for playing notable roles in Love and War (1993-1995), GCB (2012), The Fosters (2013-2018) and Young Sheldon . Annie has also graced the stage with Broadway roles such as Annette in God of Carnage (2009-2010) and Berthe in Pippin (2014).

Born name

Anne Hampton Potts

nickname

Annie

Sun sign

Scorpio

Place of birth

Nashville, Tennessee, USA

nationality

training

In 1970, she graduated from Franklin-Simpson High School .

Annie later graduated from Stephens College in Columbia, Missouri with a BA in Fine Arts in Theater. In 2003 she returned to perform in a Stephen Sondheim musical called A Little Night Music and later he gave a lecture to the theater students. In addition, she joined the college as a board member.

Annie also enrolled in the California Institute of the Arts , Valencia, California.

occupation

Actress, producer, author

family

• Water Bottle – Powell Grisette Potts
• Mutter – Dorothy Harris Billingslea
• Siblings – Mary Eleanor Hovious (Older Sister), Elizabeth Grissette Potts (Older Sister)

Manager

Annie is represented by –

• Innovative artists
• three palms ltd

To build

Slim

Height

5 ft 3 in oder 160 cm

weight

52 kg or 114.5 lbs

friend/spouse

Annie dated –

1. Steven Hartley (1973-1978) – Annie was 20 years old when she got married to her high school partner Steven Hartley in 1973. The drivers were drag racing that day. The extent of the crash was fatal and Steven lost a leg and Annie fractured several bones in her waist. Although the couple spent several years together after the crash, they divorced in 1978.
2. Greg Antonacci (1978-1980) – Television actor Greg Antonacci married Annie Potts in 1978. However, the two could not get along for long and divorced two years later in 1980.
3. B. Scott Senechal (1980-1989) Annie and assistant director B. Scott Senechal began dating in 1980. The following year the couple married and had their first child, a boy named Clay Samuel Senechal (b. 1981). After 8 years of marriage, the two parted ways in 1989.
4. James Hayman (1990-Present) – Producer/director James Hayman and Annie Potts met on the set of a film titled Sketches in 1989. The two later married in 1990 and had their first child, a boy named James Powell Hayman (b. 1992). They had their second child Isaac Harris Hayman in 1996.

race/ethnicity

White

hair colour

salt and pepper

She prefers to dye her hair a variety of shades, including auburn, depending on the look needed on screen.

eye color

hazel

sexual orientation

Just

distinguishing features

Thin Lips

brand promotion

Annie has appeared in many commercials for brands like –

• Funny Time Popcorn (1997)
• One-A-Day (1999)
• Biography Channel (2000)
• Nestlé Purina PetCare (Alpo) (2000)
• Pop Secret Popcorn (1991)

Annie also appeared alongside entrepreneur Dixie Carter in a commercial for a drug store called Peoples Drug located in Washington DC

Known for

• A. Won Genie Award for “Best Performance by a Foreign Actress” in 1981 for her role in Heartache
• Starring as Meemaw in Young Sheldon
• Actor in several films such as Corvette Summer (1978), Ghostbusters (1984), Pretty in Pink (1986)
• Lends her voice to the character of Bo Peep in Toy Story (1995) and Toy Story 2 (1999)

first movie

Annie made her theatrical debut as Vanessa in Matthew Robbins’ comedy adventure Corvette Summer in 1978.

As a voice actress, she made her big screen debut as Bo Peep in Toy Story in 1995.

First TV show

She made her first television appearance as Helene in the comedy series Busting Loose in January 1977.

As a voice actress, Annie made her TV show debut on The Kwicky Koala Show in 1981.

Personal trainer

To keep fit and healthy, Annie takes boxing classes three times a week. For her diet, she prefers to eat in moderation.

Annie Pott’s favorite things

• Slippers – Red Chinese slippers
• Dresses – Leopard print coat
• Food – Oxtail Soup

Annie Potts Facts

1. She is the youngest of the 3 siblings.
2. Annie was born in Nashville and grew up in Franklin, Kentucky.
3. At the age of 21, Annie was in a serious car accident that broke many bones around her waist. Though she made a quick recovery, she still suffers from a chronic condition known as traumatic arthritis.
4. She is a big fan of comedian Ray Romano and Irish actor Chris O’Dowd.
5. Annie has lent her voice to many characters in video games such as Toy Story 2: Buzz Lightyear to the Rescue (1999), Ghostbusters: The Video Game (2009), Toy Story 3: The Video Game (2010).
6. Annie has narrated many audio books such as Telegraph Days (2006) and Annie (2014).
7. She is also an author who has published several books such as Chicken (2012) and The Science/Fiction of S*x .
8. Annie was just 12 years old when she was chosen to play the title character in a production called Heidi during a summer camp.
9. In 1977, she made her first television film appearance in Schwarzmarkt Baby .
10. Her role as Berthe in her debut Broadway musical Pippin in 2014 was previously cast by playwright and actress Tovah Feldshuh.
11. In 2009, she made her Broadway debut in God of Carnage .
12. In the past, she kept her pets’ ashes with her for several years until she emptied them into pillars made near her home pool.
13. Two things she cannot live without are her children and Earl Gray tea.
14. If she had the chance to change something about herself, she would choose longer legs.
15. She is not active on social media.