Prudy Pringleton — Hairspray Character Profile

About Prudy Pringleton

Penny's strict, overprotective mother who locks her daughter away to prevent interracial dating.

Prudy Pringleton — Character Profile

Alignment

Neutral

Species

Human

Abilities

Strict parenting, Isolation tactics

• Strength: 4/10
• Intelligence: 5/10
• Charisma: 4/10
• Morality: 5/10
• Influence: 5/10

Character Facts

Played by

Allison Janney

Appears in

Hairspray (2007)

Role

Supporting

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• Tracy Turnblad (Nikki Blonsky)
• Edna Turnblad (John Travolta)
• Velma Von Tussle (Michelle Pfeiffer)
• Wilbur Turnblad (Christopher Walken)
• Penny Pingleton (Amanda Bynes)
• Miss Wimsey (Jayne Eastwood)
• Amber Von Tussle (Brittany Snow)
• Flasher (John Waters)
• Corny Collins (James Marsden)
• Motormouth Maybelle (Queen Latifah)
• Mr. Spritzer (Paul Dooley)
• Mr. Pinky (Jerry Stiller)