
Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Gender
Female
Birthday
12/11/1944
Place of Birth
Lakewood, Ohio, USA
Also Known As
Teri HopeTerry GarrTerri Garr
Teri Garr
Biography
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 w...
Known For

Dumb and Dumber
as Helen Swanson

The Conversation
as Amy Fredericks

After Hours
as Julie

Roustabout
as Carnival Dancer (uncredited)

Close Encounters of the Third Kind
as Ronnie Neary

Michael
as Judge Esther Newberg

Short Time
as Carolyn Simpson

Clambake
as Dancer (uncredited)

Tootsie
as Sandy Lester

Pajama Party
as Pajama Girl

Perfect Alibi
as Laney Tolbert

Casper Meets Wendy
as Fanny

Mom and Dad Save the World
as Marge Nelson

Out Cold
as Sunny

A Simple Wish
as Rena

What a Way to Go!
as Shipboard Number Dancer (uncredited)

Miracles
as Jean

Firstborn
as Wendy

The Black Stallion
as Alec's Mother

Stranger in the Family
as Randi Thompson
Career Timeline
2006
2005
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2001
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1964
The T.A.M.I. Show
as Self - Go-Go Dancer (uncredited)
Pajama Party
as Pajama Girl
Roustabout
as Carnival Dancer (uncredited)
Shindig!
as Self - Dancer
What a Way to Go!
as Shipboard Number Dancer (uncredited)
Kissin' Cousins
as Hillbilly Dancer (uncredited)
Viva Las Vegas
as Dancer (uncredited)