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BIO

Anne Hampton Potts (born October 28, 1952) is an American actress. She was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for Corvette Summer (1978) and won a Genie Award for Heartaches (1981), before appearing in Ghostbusters (1984), Pretty in Pink (1986), Jumpin' Jack Flash (1986), Who's Harry Crumb? (1989), Ghostbusters II (1989), Ghostbusters: Afterlife (2021), and Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire (2024). She voiced Bo Peep in the Toy Story franchise (1995, 1999, and 2019) and in various Disney video games.


On television, Potts played Mary Jo Jackson Shively on the CBS sitcom Designing Women (1986–1993). She was nominated for a 1994 Primetime Emmy Award for playing Dana Palladino on the CBS sitcom Love & War (1993–1995), she played teacher Louanne Johnson on ABC drama Dangerous Minds for one season 1996–1997, and was nominated for Screen Actors Guild Awards in 1998 and 1999 for playing Mary-Elizabeth "M.E" Sims in the Lifetime drama series Any Day Now (1998–2002). Her other television credits include GCB (2012), The Fosters (2013–2018), and Young Sheldon (2017–2024).

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STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2013
Berthe [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2009
Annette [Replacement]

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1999
Performer [Replacement]

Performer [Replacement]


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Patti LuPone, Michael Urie, & More Nominated for TV Critics Choice Awards

Patti LuPone, Michael Urie, Eddie Redmayne, Bridget Everett, Martin Short, and more have been nominated for TV Critics Choice Awards. Check out the full list!
YOUNG SHELDON Season Seven Now Streaming Exclusively On Max

In addition to the previously announced series and films coming to Max in October, all 14 episodes of the seventh season of YOUNG SHELDON are available to stream beginning THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17 on Max.
THE BEAR, ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING, & More Receive 2024 Astra TV Awards Nominations; See the Full List

With 15 nominations, FX’s The Bear was the most nominated series this year, followed by Max’s Hacks and Hulu’s Only Murders in the Building with 13 each. ABC’s Abbott Elementary and CBS’s Ghosts are tied for third place, with 11 nominations each.
44 " THE (un)OFFICIAL, (un)SANCTIONED OBAMA MUSICAL To Have Invited New York Premiere Showcase

44 – THE (un)OFFICIAL, (un)SANCTIONED OBAMA MUSICAL will have its New York premiere showcase on June 24, 25, and 26, offering a unique theatrical experience centered around the former President.
Photos: On the Red Carpet at The Dramatists Guild Foundation 2023 Gala

The Dramatists Guild Foundation 2023 Gala took place last night, October 24. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out all the photos here!
Photos: Inside the Opening Night Party for the Final Sondheim Musical HERE WE ARE at The Shed

Explore the photos from the star-studded opening night party of Sondheim's HERE WE ARE. Featuring Bobby Cannavale, Micaela Diamond, Tracie Bennett, and more, this exclusive collection takes you behind the scenes of this highly anticipated production.
Tim Allen to Perform at Hard Rock Live in January

Tim Allen is coming to Hard Rock Live at Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana on January 27, 2024. Get ready for a night of laughter with the star of 'Last Man Standing' and 'Toy Story 4.' Tickets go on sale October 6.
Backyard Renaissance Announces The Cast of Yasmina Reza's GOD OF CARNAGE

In 2015, Backyard Renaissance's (BYR) first production out-of-the-gate was very much a couple-thing. Helmed by Director Lisa Berger and starring her husband Mike Sears, BYR founders, husband-and-wife team Francis Gercke and Jessica John, produced and co-starred in the production of Jez Butterworth's Parlour Song.
Sheryl Lee Ralph, Daniel Radcliffe & More Win Critics Choice Awards

Sheryl Lee Ralph, Daniel Radcliffe, Brendan Fraser, Jean Smart, Amanda Seyfried, Jennifer Coolidge, and more were among the winners of Critics Choice Awards. The ceremony was hosted by Chelsea Handler. Check out the list of winners now!
Audra McDonald, Renée Elise Goldsberry & More Nominated For TV Critics Choice Awards

Audra McDonald, Renée Elise Goldsberry, Christine Baranski, Daniel Radcliffe, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Carol Burnett, John Lithgow, Andrew Garfield, Samuel L. Jackson, Annie Potts, James Marsden, Chris Perfetti, and more have been nominated for TV Critics Choice Awards.
BWW Review: ANNIE GET YOUR GUN at Desert Theatricals At Rancho Mirage Amphitheater

I've mentioned before that I don't generally care for musicals. Never have. I did fall in love with West Side Story as a kid, but when other movies like Oklahoma!, Carousel, Paint Your Wagon, and yes, even Annie Get Your Gun came on tv, I was outta there. This is how it has been for most of my life (although I did get to see Wicked on Broadway, and wowzer!)
VIDEO: Michael J Woodard Shares 'hope full' Music Video

Championed by superstar Katy Perry on the hit television series American Idol, Woodard was signed to Unsub Records—an independent label founded by Perry herself. Since signing with Unsub, Woodard has been in the studio nonstop, strengthening his talents as a songwriter which has resulted in him writing over 130 songs in the last 18 months.
VIDEO: Watch Michael J. Woodward Perform 'Hope Full' on ELLEN

Championed by superstar Katy Perry on the hit television series American Idol, Woodard was recently signed to Unsub Records—an independent label founded by Perry herself. Watch Michael J Woodard perform his latest single “Hope Full” on The Ellen DeGeneres Show now!
VIDEO: Annaleigh Ashford Takes Center Stage in CBS Fall Preview Musical Opening Number

CBS has just shared the opening number to their fall preview, led by Tony winner Annaleigh Ashford! In the dazzling opening, Ashford is joined by her fellow CBS stars Beth Behrs and Max Greenfield (The Neighborhood), Iain Armitage and Annie Potts (Young Sheldon), Folake Olowofoyeku (Bob Hearts Abishola), Wayne Brady (Let's Make a Deal) and Amanda Kloots (The Talk).
TBS Acquires Hit Comedy YOUNG SHELDON Premiering September 27

“Young Sheldon” joins TBS’ line-up of fan-favorite and best-in-class series including WBTV’s “Friends” and “The Big Bang Theory,” the longest-running multicamera comedy in television history.
Project Angel Food LEAD WITH LOVE Telethon Raises Over $1.1 Million

The program opened with a surprise greeting from Ringo Starr and from that point on, donations poured in by phone, online, and text…and they're still coming in. They sent out a call for love, and Los Angeles answered with donations big and small. People calling in were not only giving $5, $10, $100, they were telling stories to volunteers about the son they lost to AIDS, or their own cancer battle, or their friend who has survived because of Project Angel Food.
Cinnabar Theater To Present Bay Area Premiere Of ABSOLUTE BRIGHTNESS OF LEONARD PELKEY

Cinnabar Theater today announced plans to present the Bay Area premiere of playwright James Lecesne's critically acclaimed one-man play, The Absolute Brightness of Leonard Pelkey, starring renowned actor Michael Pavone in his Cinnabar Theater debut and directed by Nathan Cummings in a performance to be virtually broadcast beginning Friday, January 22 at 7 p.m., continuing with on-demand streaming through Sunday, January 31.
Nominations Announced For The 24th Family Film Awards & Telecast

The Family Film Awards announced the nominees for its 24th ceremony honoring the best of Family Television, Film, and Music and its telecast presented by DYF Entertainment. Nominees and award winners in each category are selected by a Blue Ribbon Panel made up of entertainment industry executives.
Nominations Announced for the 24th Family Film Awards

The Family Film Awards announced the nominees for its 24th ceremony honoring the best of Family Television, Film, and Music and its telecast presented by DYF Entertainment.
Top-Rated Sitcom YOUNG SHELDON Joins Nick at Nite's Family Comedy Lineup in November

Nickelodeon today announced it is adding TV's number-one comedy series, Young Sheldon, to its Nick at Nite programming lineup this fall.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Annie Potts been in?

Annie Potts has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.

How many West End shows has Annie Potts been in?

Annie Potts has not appeared in the West End.

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