Teri Garr — Biography
Teri Garr’s connection to the entertainment world was practically preordained. Her father, Eddie Garr, was a fixture in both Broadway theater and film, while her mother, Phyllis Garr, was a dancer. The family relocated from Hollywood to New Jersey during Garr's infancy. However, after the passing of her father when she was eleven, they moved back to Hollywood. There, her mother found work as a wardrobe mistress for film and television productions.
While Garr's early career included dancing in five Elvis Presley films, her inaugural speaking part in a motion picture was in the 1968 feature Head, a film starring The Monkees. The 1970s saw her solidify her presence on television, with notable appearances on programs like Star Trek, It Takes a Thief, and McCloud. She also became a semi-regular fixture on The Sonny and Cher Show, portraying Olivia, a friend of Cher's character. Garr has since evolved into one of Hollywood's most adaptable, spirited, and widely recognized actresses.
Her filmography boasts a string of memorable movies, including Young Frankenstein, Oh, God!, Close Encounters of the Third Kind, Mr. Mom, and After Hours. Her performance in Tootsie earned her an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress. Additional film credits include The Black Stallion, One from the Heart, The Escape Artist, Firstborn, Let It Ride, Full Moon in Blue Water, Out Cold, Short Time, Waiting for the Light, Mom and Dad Save the World, Perfect Alibi, Ready to Wear, and A Simple Wish.
While Garr's early career included dancing in five Elvis Presley films, her inaugural speaking part in a motion picture was in the 1968 feature Head, a film starring The Monkees. The 1970s saw her solidify her presence on television, with notable appearances on programs like Star Trek, It Takes a Thief, and McCloud. She also became a semi-regular fixture on The Sonny and Cher Show, portraying Olivia, a friend of Cher's character. Garr has since evolved into one of Hollywood's most adaptable, spirited, and widely recognized actresses.
Her filmography boasts a string of memorable movies, including Young Frankenstein, Oh, God!, Close Encounters of the Third Kind, Mr. Mom, and After Hours. Her performance in Tootsie earned her an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress. Additional film credits include The Black Stallion, One from the Heart, The Escape Artist, Firstborn, Let It Ride, Full Moon in Blue Water, Out Cold, Short Time, Waiting for the Light, Mom and Dad Save the World, Perfect Alibi, Ready to Wear, and A Simple Wish.
