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Teri Garr

Teri Garr

Actor · born 11 December 1944 · Lakewood, Ohio, USA

Teri Ann Garr (December 11, 1944 – October 29, 2024) was an American actress, dancer and singer. She frequently appeared in comedic roles throughout her career, which spanned four decades and includes over 140 credits in film and television. Her accolades include one Academy Award nomination, a BAFTA Award nomination, and one National Board of Review Award.

Born in Lakewood, Ohio, Garr was raised in North Hollywood. She was the third child of a comedic-actor father and a studio costumer mother. In her youth, Garr trained in ballet and other forms of dance. She began her career as a teenager with small roles in television and film in the early 1960s, including appearances as a dancer in six Elvis Presley musicals. After spending two years attending college, Garr left Los Angeles and studied acting at the Lee Strasberg Institute in New York City.

Where to start: Young Frankenstein (1974).

As actor 108

TV shows 24

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Teri Garr movie?

By viewer score, Young Frankenstein (1974) at 7.9/10.

What are Teri Garr’s most popular movies?

Dumb and Dumber, Close Encounters of the Third Kind, Young Frankenstein.

How many movies has Teri Garr made?

108 films on TMDB, 108 as actor.

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