Phyllis Diller

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Characters played by Phyllis Diller

Queen — A Bug's Life (1998)

The elderly ruler of Ant Island and mother of Princess Atta. She is forced to pay tribute to the grasshoppers. Hopper plans to execute her after seizing the island, but she is successfully rescued by the circus bugs and Flik. She steps down to allow Atta and Dot to assume leadership.

Aunt Spitzy (voice) — Casper's Scare School (2006)

Aunt Spitzy is Casper’s great-aunt, whom he meets after entering the Valley of Shadows alone. She is among the banished creatures who refused to scare humans, and her existence challenges what Casper had been told about the valley, helping him understand its residents and their situation.

Mousequeen (voice) — The Nutcracker Prince (1990)

The Mouse Queen is the mother of the Mouse King and the enemy who sets the Nutcracker’s story in motion. After mice destroy the royal cake, she curses the princess, and later transforms Drosselmeier’s nephew into a Nutcracker. Her death leaves her son free to rule the mice and pursue revenge.

Mother Nature — Happily Ever After (1989)

A powerful natural deity residing at Rainbow Falls. She evaluates the Dwarfelles' control over their powers, intervenes against Lord Maliss by striking him with lightning, and ultimately rewards the Dwarfelles' teamwork by letting them keep their abilities and taking over Scowl and Batso as apprentices.

Old Secretary — The Silence of the Hams (1994)

Administrative staff, likely at the FBI or police department, handling case files, paperwork, and bureaucratic procedures for the investigation.

The Monster's Mate — Mad Monster Party? (1967)

A highly intelligent female monster residing on the island with Baron Boris and the Monster. She accidentally overhears Francesca's conspiracy against Felix, sparking a rivalry that escalates into a catfight. She later participates in the group attempt to capture Felix but is ultimately caught in the island's destruction.

Camille Salamander — The Fat Spy (1966)

A scheming woman and the love interest of Herman. She collaborates with him to locate the fountain of youth before the teenagers or Wellington's other agents.

Agatha Knabenshu — Did You Hear the One About the Traveling Saleslady? (1968)

Agatha is a traveling saleslady trying to sell player pianos in Missouri in 1910. When her sales efforts meet little success, she lends inventor Bertram Webb $1,000. After his cow-milking machine causes $1,500 in damage and he faces losing the family home, she drives his wood-burning automobile in a race and wins the $1,500 prize.

Miss Poopinplatz — The Boneyard (1991)

Miss Poopinplatz is a morgue attendant inside the mortuary where the surviving characters become trapped. She becomes a vessel for the supernatural creatures, who possess her body and mutate it into a hideous monster. Her transformation intensifies the danger facing Alley Cates, Jersey Callum, and the other survivors as they struggle to escape.

Career Overview

Phyllis Diller has 113 screen credits in a career dating back to 1944. Their work is anchored in the In the 20th Century universe with 2 titles. Signature works include A Bug's Life, Eight on the Lam, Looking for Lenny. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

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Gender
female
Known Credits
113
Birth Date
1917-07-17 00:00:00
Birth Place
Lima, Ohio, USA

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q230512), public domain (CC0).