Anne Haney

Anne Haney

Known For

Mrs. Doubtfire

Biography

Anne Haney (born Anne Ryan Thomas; March 4, 1934 – May 26, 2001) was an American actress of stage and screen, perhaps best known for her roles as social worker Mrs. Sellner in Mrs. Doubtfire and Greta the secretary in Liar Liar.

Haney appeared in the Star Trek: The Next Generation episode "The Survivors" as Rishon Uxbridge, and later appeared as aBajoran arbitrator in the Star Trek: Deep Space Nine episode "Dax". She was a regular guest-star during the syndicated run ofMama's Family, playing Alberta Meechum, the nemesis of Thelma Harper. On Our House she played fussy neighbor Virginia Taft. She was also a regular guest-star of L.A. Law, playing Judge Marilyn Travelini. She guest starred on Cheers, Designing Women, The Golden Palace, Charmed, Boy Meets World,Columbo, ER, and Curb Your Enthusiasm as the mother of Mary Steenburgen's character. One of her last appearances was in the Ally McBeal season 4 episode "Reasons to Believe" (which aired on January 8, 2001).

On May 26, 2001, Haney died of heart failure at age 67.

Movies Featuring Anne Haney

The Out-of-Towners

The Out-of-Towners (1999)

as Woman in Bathroom
Psycho

Psycho (1998)

as Mrs. Chambers
The Lesser Evil

The Lesser Evil (1998)

as Derek's Mother
Changing Habits

Changing Habits (1997)

as Sister Humiliata
Telling Secrets

Telling Secrets (1993)

as Grace Jefferson
K-9000

K-9000 (1990)

as Mrs. Wiffington
Elvis and Me

Elvis and Me (1988)

as Grandma Minnie Mae Presley
Cold Steel

Cold Steel (1987)

as Anna Modine
Impulse

Impulse (1984)

as Mrs. Piersall
Hopscotch

Hopscotch (1980)

as Mrs. Myerson
The Gold Bug

The Gold Bug (1980)

as Jessica Bessop