Suzanne Pleshette

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Characters played by Suzanne Pleshette

Zira — The Lion King II: Simba's Pride (1998)

Fanatical lioness who leads the Outsiders and seeks revenge on Simba.

Annie Hayworth — The Birds (1963)

Bodega schoolteacher and Mitch's former lover who shelters Melanie. She bravely evacuates students from a crow attack but is ultimately killed by birds while protecting Cathy.

Pilar — Nevada Smith (1966)

Mysterious companion with ties to the western underworld.

Louise Webster — Hot Stuff (1979)

A police detective recruited by Captain John Geiberger to assist Ernie, Ramon, and Doug. She helps with the sting operation by videotaping the gunrunners from a distance and spots the bomb hidden in a cigar box. She and Doug fall in love, begin a relationship, and eventually marry.

Diane Reed — Target: Harry (1969)

A mysterious woman pursuing the missing counterfeit currency plates. She works with Kemal, follows the affair to Kerkyra, and makes a deal with Segora for the plates. Harry later agrees to team up with her, but instead turns her in to Duval, making her a central adversary and shifting ally in his pursuit.

Betty Daniels — The Shaggy D.A. (1976)

Daughter of the Daniels family, actively involved in the family's adventures.

Patience — Support Your Local Gunfighter (1971)

Also known as The Sidewinder, she is the hot-tempered daughter of Taylor Barton. Desperate to escape frontier life for New York City refinement, she allies with Latigo against Colonel Ames and eventually marries him.

Arabella Flagg — The Adventures of Bullwhip Griffin (1967)

An orphan from Boston and Jack Flagg's sister, Arabella travels with him and the family's former butler to San Francisco. After arriving in town, she takes a job in a dance hall to support herself. She becomes the romantic focus of Bullwhip Griffin, whose prizefighting victory helps win her affection.

Prof. Margery Lansing — The Power (1968)

A geneticist on the committee, Lansing participates in the investigation into Prof. Henry Hallson's murder and the unexplained attacks on the researchers. She helps Prof. Jim Tanner search for the surviving committee members, making her an important investigative ally as he discovers his own extraordinary abilities.

Prudence Bell — Rome Adventure (1962)

The protagonist, a former New England school librarian who takes a vacation to Rome. Adventurous and open-minded, she initially keeps her distance from Don due to his past, but they fall in love. A misunderstanding leads her to sleep with Roberto and plan her return to the US, until Don follows her to New York.

Sergent Pearson — The Geisha Boy (1958)

Sergent Pearson is Gilbert’s USO liaison and has fallen in love with him. When Major Ridgley is ready to revoke Gilbert’s entertainment status, she helps reverse the decision, though this sends Gilbert to the Korean frontlines. Her romantic interest makes her jealous as Gilbert grows closer to Kimi and Mitsuo.

Emily Hartley — The Bob Newhart Show 19th Anniversary Special (1991)

Bob's wife who visits to congratulate him on his career anniversary. She attempts to psychoanalyze his unsettling dream to help him understand its psychological meaning.

Career Overview

Suzanne Pleshette has 80 screen credits in a career dating back to 1944. Their work spans 6 cinematic universes — most prominently The Lion King with 1 titles. Signature works include The Birds, The Lion King II: Simba's Pride, Fantasies. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
female
Known Credits
80
Birth Date
1937-01-31
Birth Place
Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 6 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q231224), public domain (CC0).