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Overview

Mini Biography:
In a six-decade-plus career (she started out as a radio performer at age 14)... more
Trivia:
Had to leave the 2007 musical "Camille Claudel" (due) following minor surgery... more
Awards:
Nominated for Golden Globe. Another 1 win & 5 nominations more
NewsDesk:
(4 articles)
Mostly Complete List Of Emmy Nominations (From New York Post. 17 July 2008, 8:02 AM, PDT)
Spears + Olsen Snubbed By Emmys (From WENN. 2 July 2008, 3:04 PM, PDT)
Alternate Names:
Polly Burgin

Filmography

Actress:
  1. "Desperate Housewives" .... Stella Wingfield (6 episodes, 2007)
        - Distant Past (2007) TV episode .... Stella Wingfield
        - You Can't Judge a Book by Its Cover (2007) TV episode .... Stella Wingfield
        - Now I Know, Don't Be Scared (2007) TV episode .... Stella Wingfield
        - The Game (2007) TV episode .... Stella Wingfield
        - Now You Know (2007) TV episode .... Stella Wingfield
          (1 more)
  2. Candles on Bay Street (2006) (TV) .... Rosemary
  3. "Commander in Chief" .... Kate Allen (10 episodes, 2005-2006)
        - Unfinished Business (2006) TV episode .... Kate Allen
        - Happy Birthday, Madam President (2006) TV episode .... Kate Allen
        - The Elephant in the Room (2006) TV episode .... Kate Allen
        - Ties That Bind (2006) TV episode .... Kate Allen
        - The Price You Pay (2006) TV episode .... Kate Allen
          (5 more)
  4. A Very Serious Person (2006) .... Mrs. Aaronson
  5. Paradise, Texas (2005) .... Beverly Cameron
  6. Early Bird (2005) (TV)
  7. "The Sopranos" .... Fran Felstein (1 episode, 2004)
        - In Camelot (2004) TV episode .... Fran Felstein

  8. "Touched by an Angel" .... Stella (1 episode, 1998)
        - Deconstructing Harry (1998) TV episode .... Stella
  9. For Hope (1996) (TV) .... Molly
  10. In the Blink of an Eye (1996) (TV) .... Murial
  11. The Surrogate (1995) (TV) .... Sandy Gilman
  12. Dr. Jekyll and Ms. Hyde (1995) .... Mrs. Unterveldt
  13. Once Upon a Time... When We Were Colored (1995) .... Miss Maybry
  14. Leave of Absence (1994) (TV)
  15. "Burke's Law" .... Rachel Doucet (1 episode, 1994)
        - Who Killed the Starlet? (1994) TV episode .... Rachel Doucet
  16. Perry Mason: The Case of the Skin-Deep Scandal (1993) (TV) .... Barbara Fox
  17. Arly Hanks (1993) (TV) .... Ruby Bee
  18. Lady Against the Odds (1992) (TV) .... Cleo Storrs
  19. "Baby Talk" .... Doris Campbell (1 episode, 1991)
        - Starting Over (1991) TV episode .... Doris Campbell
  20. Lightning Field (1991) (TV) .... Carol
    ... aka The Lightning Incident
  21. Steel Magnolias (1990) (TV) .... Clairee Belcher
  22. Cry-Baby (1990) .... Mrs. Vernon-Williams

  23. My Brother's Wife (1989) (TV) .... Myra Gilbert
  24. The Haunting of Sarah Hardy (1989) (TV) .... Emily Stepford
  25. "War and Remembrance" .... Rhoda Henry (8 episodes, 1988-1989)
        - Part 8 (1989) TV episode .... Rhoda Henry
        - Part 7 (1988) TV episode (credit only) .... Rhoda Henry
        - Part 6 (1988) TV episode .... Rhoda Henry
        - Part 5 (1988) TV episode (credit only) .... Rhoda Henry
        - Part 4 (1988) TV episode .... Rhoda Henry
          (3 more)
  26. Mother, Mother (1989) .... Barbara Cutler
  27. She Was Marked for Murder (1988) (TV) .... Laura Lee Webster
  28. Addicted to His Love (1988) (TV) .... Vivien Langford
    ... aka Sisterhood
  29. "My Two Dads" .... Evelyn Taylor (1 episode, 1988)
        - Joey's Mother-In-Law (1988) TV episode .... Evelyn Taylor
  30. Making Mr. Right (1987) .... Estelle Stone
  31. "Murder, She Wrote" .... Dr. Jocelyn Laird (1 episode, 1985)
        - School for Scandal (1985) TV episode .... Dr. Jocelyn Laird
  32. "Hotel" .... Elizabeth Hastings (1 episode, 1985)
    ... aka Arthur Hailey's Hotel
        - Images (1985) TV episode .... Elizabeth Hastings
  33. Velvet (1984) (TV) .... Mrs. Vance
  34. "Fantasy Island" .... Esther Brandell (1 episode, 1984)
        - Lady of the House/Mrs. Bartlett's Favorites (1984) TV episode .... Esther Brandell
  35. "The Winds of War" .... Rhoda Henry (7 episodes, 1983)
        - Into the Maelstrom (1983) TV episode .... Rhoda Henry
        - The Changing of the Guard (1983) TV episode .... Rhoda Henry
        - Of Love and War (1983) TV episode .... Rhoda Henry
        - Defiance (1983) TV episode (credit only) .... Rhoda Henry
        - Cataclysm (1983) TV episode .... Rhoda Henry
          (2 more)
  36. "The Love Boat" .... Maisie Nolan (3 episodes, 1977-1982)
        - Spoonmaker Diamond, The/Papa Doc/The Role Model/Julie's Tycoon: Part 1 (1982) TV episode
        - Spoonmaker Diamond, The/Papa Doc/The Role Model/Julie's Tycoon: Part 2 (1982) TV episode
        - Lost and Found/The Understudy/Married Singles (1977) TV episode .... Maisie Nolan
  37. Born Beautiful (1982) (TV) .... Marion Carmody
  38. The Million Dollar Face (1981) (TV) .... Jo Burns
    ... aka Kiss of Gold (USA)

  39. How to Pick Up Girls! (1978) (TV) .... Dana Greenberg
  40. Telethon (1977) (TV) .... Dorothy Goodwin
  41. "Harold Robbins' 79 Park Avenue" (1977) TV mini-series .... Vera Keppler
    ... aka 79 Park Avenue
  42. "Ellery Queen" .... Dina Carroll-Winer (1 episode, 1976)
    ... aka The Adventures of Ellery Queen
        - The Adventure of the Tyrant of Tin Pan Alley (1976) TV episode .... Dina Carroll-Winer
  43. Murder on Flight 502 (1975) (TV) .... Mona Briarly
  44. Death Cruise (1974) (TV) .... Sylvia Carter
  45. "Thriller" .... Suzy Hunter (1 episode, 1973)
        - An Echo of Theresa (1973) TV episode .... Suzy Hunter

  46. A Guide for the Married Man (1967) .... Technical Adviser (Clara Brown)
  47. "Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre" .... Jennifer Randolph (1 episode, 1965)
    ... aka The Chrysler Theater
    ... aka Universal Star Time (syndication title)
        - The Loving Cup (1965) TV episode .... Jennifer Randolph
  48. Kisses for My President (1964) .... U.S. President Leslie McCloud
  49. Move Over, Darling (1963) .... Bianca Steele
  50. The Caretakers (1963) .... Lorna Melford
    ... aka Borderlines (UK)
  51. "Dr. Kildare" .... Cathy Brandon / ... (1 episode, 1963)
        - The Dark Side of the Mirror (1963) TV episode .... Janice Graham/Cathy Brandon
  52. "The Dick Powell Show" .... Paula Miles (1 episode, 1963)
    ... aka The Dick Powell Theatre (USA: new title)
        - Tissue of Hate (1963) TV episode .... Paula Miles
  53. Belle Sommers (1962) (TV) .... Belle Sommers
  54. Cape Fear (1962) .... Peggy Bowden
  55. "Wagon Train" .... Kitty Allbright (1 episode, 1961)
    ... aka Major Adams, Trail Master
        - The Kitty Allbright Story (1961) TV episode .... Kitty Allbright
  56. "Alfred Hitchcock Presents" .... Crystal Coe (1 episode, 1961)
        - You Can't Trust a Man (1961) TV episode .... Crystal Coe
  57. "The United States Steel Hour" (1 episode, 1960)
    ... aka The U.S. Steel Hour (USA: alternative title)
        - The Great Cold Mountain (1960) TV episode

  58. "Lux Playhouse" .... Lamy (1 episode, 1958)
        - The Best House in the Valley (1958) TV episode .... Lamy
  59. "The Polly Bergen Show" (1957) TV series .... Host (1957-58) (unknown episodes)
  60. "Playhouse 90" .... Helen Morgan (1 episode, 1957)
        - The Helen Morgan Story (1957) TV episode .... Helen Morgan
  61. "Arthur Godfrey and His Friends" (1 episode, 1956)
        - Spring Holiday (1956) TV episode
  62. "General Electric Theater" .... Susan Barry (1 episode, 1956)
    ... aka G.E. Theater (USA: informal short title)
    ... aka G.E. True Theater (USA: new title)
        - A Letter from the Queen (1956) TV episode .... Susan Barry
  63. "The Elgin Hour" .... Betty West / ... (2 episodes, 1954-1955)
        - San Francisco Fracas (1955) TV episode .... Betty West
        - Falling Star (1954) TV episode .... Dawn Desmond
  64. "Appointment with Adventure" (1 episode, 1955)
        - Rendezvous in Paris (1955) TV episode
  65. "The Pepsi-Cola Playhouse" .... Host (1 episode, 1954-1955)
    ... aka Action Tonight (USA: syndication title)
        - The Woman on the Bus (1954) TV episode .... Host
  66. "The Blue Angel" (1954) TV series
  67. Escape from Fort Bravo (1953) .... Alice Owens
    ... aka Fort Bravo (USA: closing credits title)
  68. Arena (1953) .... Ruth Danvers
  69. Fast Company (1953) .... Carol Maldon
  70. Cry of the Hunted (1953) .... Janet Tunner
  71. The Stooge (1952) .... Mary Turner
  72. "Schlitz Playhouse of Stars" .... Dellie (2 episodes, 1952)
    ... aka Herald Playhouse (USA: syndication title)
    ... aka Schlitz Playhouse (USA: new title)
    ... aka The Playhouse (USA: syndication title)
        - Autumn in New York (1952) TV episode .... Dellie
        - The Haunted Heart (1952) TV episode
  73. Warpath (1951) .... Molly Quade
  74. That's My Boy (1951) .... Betty 'Babs' Hunter
  75. At War with the Army (1950) .... Helen Palmer
  76. The Men (1950) (uncredited) (singing voice) .... Nightclub singer
    ... aka Battle Stripe (USA: reissue title)

  77. Across the Rio Grande (1949) (as Polly Burgin) .... Cantina Singer
  78. Champion (1949) (voice) (uncredited) .... Radio/jukebox singer
Soundtrack:
  1. Candles on Bay Street (2006) (TV) (performer: "You've Got A Friend")
  2. The 55th Annual Tony Awards (2001) (TV) (performer: "I'm Still Here")

  3. Move Over, Darling (1963) ("Bridal Chorus (Here Comes The Bride)" (1850))

  4. Half a Hero (1953) (performer: "Love")
  5. At War with the Army (1950) (performer: "You and Your Beautiful Eyes")

  6. Across the Rio Grande (1949) (performer: "Across the Rio Grande")
  7. Champion (1949) (performer: "Never Be It Said")
Miscellaneous Crew:
  1. Hangup (1974) (cosmetics)
    ... aka Super Dude
  2. A Touch of Class (1973) (cosmetics)
Writer:
  1. Leave of Absence (1994) (TV) (story)
Producer:
  1. Leave of Absence (1994) (TV) (co-executive producer)
Self:
  1. Doris Day's Best Friends (2007) (V) .... Herself
  2. A Conversation with Polly Bergen (2007) (V) .... Herself
  3. Doris & Marty (2007) (V) .... Herself
  4. War & Remembrance: Behind the Scenes (2004) (V) .... Herself
  5. The Making of 'War & Remembrance' (2004) (V) .... Herself
  6. The 55th Annual Tony Awards (2001) (TV) .... Herself - Performer & Nominee: Best Featured Actress in a Musical

  7. "Not for Women Only" (1968) TV series .... Herself - Hostess (unknown episodes, 1976-1977)
  8. "Celebrity Sweepstakes" .... Herself (1 episode, 1974)
        - Episode dated 5 August 1974 (1974) TV episode .... Herself
  9. "Dinah's Place" .... Herself (1 episode, 1971)
        - Episode dated 16 October 1971 (1971) TV episode .... Herself
  10. "The Hollywood Squares" .... Guest Appearance (3 episodes, 1967-1971)
        - Episode dated 2 August 1971 (1971) TV episode .... Guest Appearance
        - Episode dated 23 September 1968 (1968) TV episode .... Guest Appearance
        - Episode dated 25 September 1967 (1967) TV episode .... Guest Appearance
  11. "The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson" .... Herself (1 episode, 1971)
    ... aka The Best of Carson (USA: rerun title)
        - Episode dated 29 June 1971 (1971) TV episode .... Herself
  12. Polly Bergen Musical Special (1971) (TV) .... Herself

  13. "The Joey Bishop Show" .... Herself (1 episode, 1969)
        - Episode dated 22 August 1969 (1969) TV episode .... Herself
  14. "The Hollywood Palace" .... Herself - Singer / ... (3 episodes, 1966-1968)
        - Episode #6.7 (1968) TV episode .... Herself - Singer
        - Episode #5.19 (1968) TV episode .... Herself - Singer
        - Episode #4.2 (1966) TV episode .... Herself - Singer/Sketch Actor
  15. "The Danny Thomas Hour" .... Herself (1 episode, 1968)
        - America, I Love You (1968) TV episode .... Herself
  16. "The Dean Martin Show" .... Herself (2 episodes, 1966-1967)
    ... aka The Dean Martin Comedy Hour (USA: new title)
        - Episode dated 28 December 1967 (1967) TV episode .... Herself
        - Episode dated 27 January 1966 (1966) TV episode .... Herself
  17. "Toast of the Town" .... Herself / ... (7 episodes, 1954-1967)
    ... aka The Ed Sullivan Show (USA: new title)
        - Episode #21.8 (1967) TV episode .... Singer
        - Episode #19.2 (1965) TV episode .... Singer
        - Episode #13.14 (1959) TV episode .... Herself
        - Episode #11.10 (1957) TV episode .... Herself
        - Episode #10.38 (1957) TV episode .... Herself
          (2 more)
  18. "The Andy Williams Show" .... Herself (3 episodes, 1965-1966)
        - Episode dated 6 November 1966 (1966) TV episode .... Herself
        - Episode dated 27 December 1965 (1965) TV episode .... Herself
        - Episode dated 5 April 1965 (1965) TV episode .... Herself
  19. "The Bell Telephone Hour" .... Herself - Host / ... (5 episodes, 1959-1966)
    ... aka The Telephone Hour (USA: syndication title)
        - Gershwin, a Portrait (1966) TV episode .... Herself - Hostess
        - Weavers of Song (1962) TV episode .... Herself - Singer
        - Almanac for February (1961) TV episode .... Herself - Host
        - The Music Makers (1960) TV episode .... Herself - Host
        - The Music of George Gershwin (1959) TV episode .... Herself - Singer
  20. "What's My Line?" .... Mystery Guest / ... (4 episodes, 1958-1966)
        - Episode dated 9 January 1966 (1966) TV episode .... Mystery Guest
        - Episode dated 28 January 1962 (1962) TV episode .... Mystery Guest
        - Episode dated 3 April 1960 (1960) TV episode .... Guest Panelist
        - Episode dated 31 August 1958 (1958) TV episode .... Mystery Guest
  21. "Password" .... Herself / ... (2 episodes, 1962-1963)
    ... aka Password All-Stars (USA: new title)
        - Episode #3.3 (1963) TV episode .... Panelist
        - Polly Bergen vs. Barry Sullivan (1962) TV episode .... Herself
  22. Yves Montand on Broadway (1961) (TV) .... Herself
  23. "Here's Hollywood" .... Herself (1 episode, 1961)
        - Episode dated 22 June 1961 (1961) TV episode .... Herself
  24. The 33rd Annual Academy Awards (1961) (TV) .... Herself - Co-Presenter: Best Special Effects
  25. "The Dinah Shore Chevy Show" .... Herself (3 episodes, 1958-1961)
    ... aka The Dinah Shore Show (USA: sixth season title)
        - Episode #5.28 (1961) TV episode .... Herself
        - Episode #4.18 (1960) TV episode .... Herself
        - Episode #2.22 (1958) TV episode .... Herself
  26. "Startime" .... Herself (2 episodes, 1959-1960)
    ... aka Ford Startime
    ... aka Lincoln-Mercury Startime
        - Well, What About You? (1960) TV episode .... Herself
        - The Wonderful World of Entertainment (1959) TV episode .... Herself

  27. The 13th Annual Tony Awards (1959) (TV) .... Herself - Presenter
  28. "The Dick Clark Show" .... Herself (1 episode, 1958)
    ... aka The Dick Clark Saturday Night Beechnut Show (USA)
        - Episode #2.11 (1958) TV episode .... Herself
  29. "To Tell the Truth" .... Herself / ... (1 episode, 1956-1961)
        - Episode dated 5 March 1957 (1957) TV episode .... Herself/panelist
  30. "The Steve Allen Show" .... Herself - Singer (1 episode, 1957)
    ... aka The Steve Allen Plymouth Show (USA: new title)
        - Episode #2.16 (1957) TV episode .... Herself - Singer
  31. "The Jonathan Winters Show" .... Herself (1 episode, 1956)
        - Episode #1.2 (1956) TV episode .... Herself
  32. Atlantic City Holiday (1956) (TV) .... Herself
  33. Max Liebman Presents: The Maurice Chevalier Show (1956) (TV) .... Herself
  34. "The Jimmy Durante Show" .... Herself (1 episode, 1955)
        - Episode #2.8 (1955) TV episode .... Herself
  35. "Frankie Laine Time" .... Herself (1 episode, 1955)
        - Episode #1.6 (1955) TV episode .... Herself
  36. "The George Jessel Show" .... Herself (1 episode, 1954)
        - Episode #1.29 (1954) TV episode .... Herself
  37. Half a Hero (1953) .... Herself - Guest Appearance
  38. "Songs for Sale" .... Herself (2 episodes, 1951-1952)
        - Episode dated 17 May 1952 (1952) TV episode .... Herself
        - Episode dated 24 November 1951 (1951) TV episode .... Herself
  39. "The Colgate Comedy Hour" .... Herself - Actress (1 episode, 1951)
    ... aka Colgate Summer Comedy Hour (USA: summer title)
    ... aka Colgate Variety Hour (USA: sixth season title)
    ... aka Michael Todd Revue (USA: subtitle)
        - Episode #1.22 (1951) TV episode .... Herself - Actress
Archive Footage:
  1. "Desperate Housewives"
        - Special: Secrets, Lies and Suicide (2007) TV episode .... Stella Wingfield
  2. "Toast of the Town"
        - Episode #10.40 (1957) TV episode .... Herself


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