Post by petrolino on Oct 8, 2017 1:33:28 GMT
Teri Garr was born on December 11th, 1944 in Lakewood, Ohio. Garr is an actress, dancer, singer, comedienne and voice artist. Her spirited father Eddie Garr was a vaudeville performer of Irish descent and her mother Phyllis Lind Garr (née Schmotzer) was a dancer (in the Rockettes) of Austrian descent who also worked as figure model. Garr worked as a dancer on no less than nine Elvis Presley musicals during the 1960s, making her a loyal associate of the King. She also took part in the 'Beach Blanket Bingo' phenomenon gripping the decade's kids. Her instructor and early mentor was English trainer and choreographer David Winters, said to be the first dance choreographer to be nominated in the history of the Emmy Awards.
Garr garnered an early speaking role in the experimental motion picture 'Head' (1968) which showcased the Monkees and Victor Mature's new alias Big Victor Maturity. Following several years operating as a bright light on the counterculture fringe, Garr broke through with her role as Inga in Mel Brooks' classic horror spoof 'Young Frankenstein' (1974) which has been listed as one of the American Film Institute's 'Top 100 Funniest American Movies' and selected for preservation in the Library of Congress National Film Registry. Garr became one of the most sought-after comic performers in Hollywood thanks to this picture, appearing opposite some of America's finest comedians over the next three decades. She received an Academy Award nomination for her performance in Sydney Pollack's cross-dressing comedy 'Tootsie' (1982) which is also in the National Film Registry.
Garr is no stranger to television having appeared on some iconic prime time shows. Her talents as a go-go dancer came in to play on musical variety shows when she travelled to work with her friend, the dancer and choreographer Toni Basil. She also secured a slot as a guest regular on 'The Sonny And Cher Comedy Hour'. Known for her infectious behaviour and engaging repartee, Garr was a favourite of Bob Newhart, Johnny Carson and David Letterman among others. Throughout her career she's taken on interesting roles and engaged in unusual projects; for example, Garr appears in Carl Gottlieb's influential short subject film 'The Absent Minded Waiter' (1977) alongside comedy writers Steve Martin and Buck Henry.
In October 2002, Teri Garr stated publicly that she'd been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis and was considering concentrating on other pursuits. She's been inspirational to many people living with this condition and has been appointed a National Ambassador for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society and National Chair for the Society's Women Against MS program (WAMS). Life had been difficult - in 2006, Garr suffered a ruptured brain aneurysm - but she continues to soldier on. Her fans will always keep in her mind and forever cherish her work.
"I'm always like this with a new movie role. I always get super-defensive and make noises like a rooster, Maybe that's because I spent so much time as a chorus girl. If I counted them all up, I was a dancer in sixty movies!"
- Teri Garr speaking with Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
- Teri Garr speaking with Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
Michael Keaton & Teri Garr
Garr garnered an early speaking role in the experimental motion picture 'Head' (1968) which showcased the Monkees and Victor Mature's new alias Big Victor Maturity. Following several years operating as a bright light on the counterculture fringe, Garr broke through with her role as Inga in Mel Brooks' classic horror spoof 'Young Frankenstein' (1974) which has been listed as one of the American Film Institute's 'Top 100 Funniest American Movies' and selected for preservation in the Library of Congress National Film Registry. Garr became one of the most sought-after comic performers in Hollywood thanks to this picture, appearing opposite some of America's finest comedians over the next three decades. She received an Academy Award nomination for her performance in Sydney Pollack's cross-dressing comedy 'Tootsie' (1982) which is also in the National Film Registry.
Teri Garr, Gene Wilder & Marty Feldman
Garr is no stranger to television having appeared on some iconic prime time shows. Her talents as a go-go dancer came in to play on musical variety shows when she travelled to work with her friend, the dancer and choreographer Toni Basil. She also secured a slot as a guest regular on 'The Sonny And Cher Comedy Hour'. Known for her infectious behaviour and engaging repartee, Garr was a favourite of Bob Newhart, Johnny Carson and David Letterman among others. Throughout her career she's taken on interesting roles and engaged in unusual projects; for example, Garr appears in Carl Gottlieb's influential short subject film 'The Absent Minded Waiter' (1977) alongside comedy writers Steve Martin and Buck Henry.
"I remember one of Steve Martin's girlfriends, Teri Garr, telling me about a rare night years later. Steve was quite freaked out while he was stoned on some rather potent pot, and she said he looked like he had seen a ghost. She thought his hair color changed to white more rapidly after that experience."
- Morris Walker, 'Steve Martin : The Magic Years'
"Finally, a book about me! I loved this book and fell deeply in love with the central character!"
- Steve Martin reviews 'Steve Martin : The Magic Years' by Morris Walker
- Morris Walker, 'Steve Martin : The Magic Years'
"Finally, a book about me! I loved this book and fell deeply in love with the central character!"
- Steve Martin reviews 'Steve Martin : The Magic Years' by Morris Walker
Teri Garr on 'Star Trek'
In October 2002, Teri Garr stated publicly that she'd been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis and was considering concentrating on other pursuits. She's been inspirational to many people living with this condition and has been appointed a National Ambassador for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society and National Chair for the Society's Women Against MS program (WAMS). Life had been difficult - in 2006, Garr suffered a ruptured brain aneurysm - but she continues to soldier on. Her fans will always keep in her mind and forever cherish her work.
"Teri Garr was a frequent guest on "Late Night," and Letterman's affection for the actress was always apparent. But after Garr's multiple sclerosis diagnosis in 2002 and a brain aneurysm in 2006, she stepped away from Hollywood. So it was particularly sweet to see her make one more appearance, still as funny as ever, with her old friend in 2008 to discuss her illness and career."
- Patrick Kevin Day, Los Angeles Times
- Patrick Kevin Day, Los Angeles Times
Teri Garr with John Denver
1960s :
Fun In Acapulco (1963 - Richard Thorpe), backup dancer
Kissin' Cousins (1964 - Gene Nelson), backup dancer
Viva Las Vegas (1964 - George Sidney), backup dancer
What A Way To Go! (1964 - J. Lee Thompson), backup dancer
Roustabout (1964 - John Rich), backup dancer
Pajama Party (1964 - Don Weis), backup dancer
John Goldfarb, Please Come Home (1965 - J. Lee Thompson)
Red Line 7000 (1965 - Howard Hawks)
Girl Happy (1965 - Boris Sagal), backup dancer
Clambake (1967 - Arthur H. Nadel), backup dancer
Head (1968 - Bob Rafelson) -- her first speaking role
Changes (1969 - Hall Bartlett)
1970s :
The Moonshine War (1970 - Richard Quine)
The Conversation (1974 - Francis Coppola)
Young Frankenstein (1974 - Mel Brooks)
Won Ton Ton, The Dog Who Saved Hollywood (1976 - Michael Winner)
Oh, God! (1977 - Carl Reiner)
Close Encounters Of The Third Kind (1977 - Steven Spielberg)
Mr. Mike's Mondo Video (1979 - Michael O'Donoghue)
The Black Stallion (1979 - Carroll Ballard)
1980s :
Witches' Brew (1980 - Richard Shorr & Herbert L. Strock)
Honky Tonk Freeway (1981 - John Schlesinger)
One From The Heart (1982 - Francis Coppola)
The Escape Artist (1982 - Caleb Deschanel)
Tootsie (1982 - Sydney Pollack)
The Sting II (1983 - Jeremy Kagan)
The Black Stallion Returns (1983 - Robert Dalva)
Mr. Mom (1983 - Stan Dragoti)
Firstborn (1984 - Michael Apted)
After Hours (1985 - Martin Scorsese)
Miracles (1986 - Jim Kouf)
Full Moon In Blue Water (1988 - Peter Masterson)
Out Cold (1989 - Malcolm Mowbray)
Let It Ride (1989 - Joe Pytka)
Fun In Acapulco (1963 - Richard Thorpe), backup dancer
Kissin' Cousins (1964 - Gene Nelson), backup dancer
Viva Las Vegas (1964 - George Sidney), backup dancer
What A Way To Go! (1964 - J. Lee Thompson), backup dancer
Roustabout (1964 - John Rich), backup dancer
Pajama Party (1964 - Don Weis), backup dancer
John Goldfarb, Please Come Home (1965 - J. Lee Thompson)
Red Line 7000 (1965 - Howard Hawks)
Girl Happy (1965 - Boris Sagal), backup dancer
Clambake (1967 - Arthur H. Nadel), backup dancer
Head (1968 - Bob Rafelson) -- her first speaking role
Changes (1969 - Hall Bartlett)
1970s :
The Moonshine War (1970 - Richard Quine)
The Conversation (1974 - Francis Coppola)
Young Frankenstein (1974 - Mel Brooks)
Won Ton Ton, The Dog Who Saved Hollywood (1976 - Michael Winner)
Oh, God! (1977 - Carl Reiner)
Close Encounters Of The Third Kind (1977 - Steven Spielberg)
Mr. Mike's Mondo Video (1979 - Michael O'Donoghue)
The Black Stallion (1979 - Carroll Ballard)
1980s :
Witches' Brew (1980 - Richard Shorr & Herbert L. Strock)
Honky Tonk Freeway (1981 - John Schlesinger)
One From The Heart (1982 - Francis Coppola)
The Escape Artist (1982 - Caleb Deschanel)
Tootsie (1982 - Sydney Pollack)
The Sting II (1983 - Jeremy Kagan)
The Black Stallion Returns (1983 - Robert Dalva)
Mr. Mom (1983 - Stan Dragoti)
Firstborn (1984 - Michael Apted)
After Hours (1985 - Martin Scorsese)
Miracles (1986 - Jim Kouf)
Full Moon In Blue Water (1988 - Peter Masterson)
Out Cold (1989 - Malcolm Mowbray)
Let It Ride (1989 - Joe Pytka)
Richard Dreyfuss & Teri Garr
1990s :
Short Time (1990 - Gregg Champion)
The Player (1992 - Robert Altman)
Mom And Dad Save The World (1992 - Greg Beeman)
Dumb And Dumber (1994 - Bobby Farrelly & Peter Farrelly)
Ready To Wear (1994 - Robert Altman)
Perfect Alibi (1995 - Kevin Meyer)
Michael (1996 - Nora Ephron)
A Simple Wish (1997 - Michael Ritchie)
Dick (1999 - Andrew Fleming)
2000s :
The Sky Is Falling (2000 - Florrie Laurence)
Ghost World (2001 - Terry Zwigoff)
Life Without Dick (2002 - Bix Skahill)
Unaccompanied Minors (2006 - Paul Feig)
Expired (2007 - Cecilia Miniucchi)
Kabluey (2007 - Scott Prendergast)
Short Time (1990 - Gregg Champion)
The Player (1992 - Robert Altman)
Mom And Dad Save The World (1992 - Greg Beeman)
Dumb And Dumber (1994 - Bobby Farrelly & Peter Farrelly)
Ready To Wear (1994 - Robert Altman)
Perfect Alibi (1995 - Kevin Meyer)
Michael (1996 - Nora Ephron)
A Simple Wish (1997 - Michael Ritchie)
Dick (1999 - Andrew Fleming)
2000s :
The Sky Is Falling (2000 - Florrie Laurence)
Ghost World (2001 - Terry Zwigoff)
Life Without Dick (2002 - Bix Skahill)
Unaccompanied Minors (2006 - Paul Feig)
Expired (2007 - Cecilia Miniucchi)
Kabluey (2007 - Scott Prendergast)
'Kismet Kill' - Haley Bonar