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Flagg was born in [[Birmingham, Alabama]] to Marion Leona (LeGore) and William Hurbert Neal, Jr., a small-business owner and projectionist.<ref>http://www.filmreference.com/film/14/Fannie-Flagg.html</ref> She was born '''Patricia Neal''', a name she could not professionally use, as there was already a well-known Oscar-winning actress named [[Patricia Neal]]. |
Flagg was born in [[Birmingham, Alabama]] to Marion Leona (LeGore) and William Hurbert Neal, Jr., a small-business owner and projectionist.<ref name="filmreference">{{citation |url=http://www.filmreference.com/film/14/Fannie-Flagg.html |title=Fannie Flagg Biography (1941-) |periodical=[[FilmReference.com]] |accessdate=[[2007-10-31]]}}</ref> She was born '''Patricia Neal''', a name she could not professionally use, as there was already a well-known Oscar-winning actress named [[Patricia Neal]]. |
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===Writing career=== |
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Flagg's career began in the [[1960s]] when she was hired as a staff writer for [[Allen Funt]]'s ''[[Candid Camera]],'' and she later became Funt's co-host on the syndicated 1970s weekly version of the show. After a lull in her writing career, she returned her focus to writing in the [[1980s]]. Among her novels are ''[[Daisy Fay and the Miracle Man]]'' (originally titled ''Coming Attractions'') and perhaps her best known book, ''[[Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe]]''. She subsequently wrote the screenplay based on that book which became the film ''[[Fried Green Tomatoes (film)|Fried Green Tomatoes]]''. The |
Flagg's career began in the [[1960s]] when she was hired as a staff writer for [[Allen Funt]]'s ''[[Candid Camera]],'' and she later became Funt's co-host on the syndicated 1970s weekly version of the show. After a lull in her writing career, she returned her focus to writing in the [[1980s]]. Among her novels are ''[[Daisy Fay and the Miracle Man]]'' (originally titled ''Coming Attractions'') and perhaps her best known book, ''[[Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe]]''. She subsequently wrote the screenplay based on that book which became the film ''[[Fried Green Tomatoes (film)|Fried Green Tomatoes]]''. The 1991 movie garnered her a nomination for an [[Academy Award for Writing Adapted Screenplay|Academy Award]]. ''Fried Green Tomatoes'' starred [[Jessica Tandy]], [[Kathy Bates]], [[Mary Stuart Masterson]], [[Mary Louise Parker]], and [[Cicely Tyson]]. |
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She has also written ''Welcome to the World, Baby Girl!'' (1998) and ''Standing in the Rainbow'' (2002). A Christmas book ''A Redbird Christmas'', came out in November 2004. Her newest book entitled ''Can't Wait to Get to Heaven'' was released in summer 2006. |
She has also written ''Welcome to the World, Baby Girl!'' (1998) and ''Standing in the Rainbow'' (2002). A Christmas book ''A Redbird Christmas'', came out in November 2004. Her newest book entitled ''Can't Wait to Get to Heaven'' was released in summer 2006. |
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Flagg has spoken publicly about being [[dyslexic]]. Flagg has said she was enormously challenged as a writer because she "was severely dyslexic and couldn't spell, still can't spell. So I was discouraged from writing and embarrassed".<ref>http://www.cnn.com/books/news/9901/12/flagg/</ref> Her burgeoning writing career was put on hold for much of the [[1970s]], but Flagg overcame her fear and completed several novels and screenplays. |
Flagg has spoken publicly about being [[dyslexic]]. Flagg has said she was enormously challenged as a writer because she "was severely dyslexic and couldn't spell, still can't spell. So I was discouraged from writing and embarrassed".<ref name="cnn">{{citation |url=http://www.cnn.com/books/news/9901/12/flagg/ |title=High hurdles didn't stop Fannie Flagg |date=[[January 12]], [[1999]] |first=Gloria |last=Hillard |accessdate=[[2007-10-31]] |periodical=[[CNN]]}}</ref> Her burgeoning writing career was put on hold for much of the [[1970s]], but Flagg overcame her fear and completed several novels and screenplays. |
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Flagg is openly [[lesbian]], and was, at one time, the [[domestic partner|partner]] of author [[Rita Mae Brown]], who [[outing|out]]ed her.<ref> |
Flagg is [[coming out|openly]] [[lesbian]], and was, at one time, the [[domestic partner|partner]] of author [[Rita Mae Brown]], who [[outing|out]]ed her.<ref name="ritawill">{{citation |title=Rita Will: Memoir of a Literary Rabble-Rouser |first=Rita Mae |last=Brown |authorlink=Rita Mae Brown |year=1997 |publisher=Bantam Books |isbn=0553099736}}</ref> Despite her openness regarding her personal life, Flagg removed a substantial portion of the lesbian content in the book ''Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe'' in order to make the film ''Fried Green Tomatoes'' more commercially viable. |
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At one time, Flagg was linked in the press (and in some reports, said to be married) to actor [[Dick Sargent]]. The two appeared as a couple on the 1970s game show "Tattletales," which featured celebrities and their spouses, though at no time were they presented as a true couple. Host Bert Convy would introduce them as "Dick Sargent and his lady, Fannie Flagg." Sargent was himself [[gay]] and eventually came out prior to his death in |
At one time, Flagg was linked in the press (and in some reports, said to be married) to actor [[Dick Sargent]]. The two appeared as a couple on the 1970s game show "Tattletales," which featured celebrities and their spouses, though at no time were they presented as a true couple. Host Bert Convy would introduce them as "Dick Sargent and his lady, Fannie Flagg." Sargent was himself [[gay]] and eventually came out prior to his death in 1994.<ref name="sargent">{{citation |title=No More "Straight Man": Dick Sargent Is Out and Proud |url=http://www.glbtq.com/sfeatures/interviewdsargent.html |first=Owen |last=Keehnen |periodical=[[glbtq.com]] |year=1992 |accessdate=[[2007-10-31]]}}</ref> |
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Flagg divides her time between homes in California and Alabama. |
Flagg divides her time between homes in California and Alabama. |
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Revision as of 20:38, 31 October 2007
Fannie Flagg | |
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| Born | September 21, 1944 Birmingham, Alabama, United States |
| Occupation | author, actress |
| Nationality |  American |
Fannie Flagg (born September 21, 1944) is an American author and actress.
Biography
Early life
Flagg was born in Birmingham, Alabama to Marion Leona (LeGore) and William Hurbert Neal, Jr., a small-business owner and projectionist.[1] She was born Patricia Neal, a name she could not professionally use, as there was already a well-known Oscar-winning actress named Patricia Neal.
Writing career
Flagg's career began in the 1960s when she was hired as a staff writer for Allen Funt's Candid Camera, and she later became Funt's co-host on the syndicated 1970s weekly version of the show. After a lull in her writing career, she returned her focus to writing in the 1980s. Among her novels are Daisy Fay and the Miracle Man (originally titled Coming Attractions) and perhaps her best known book, Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe. She subsequently wrote the screenplay based on that book which became the film Fried Green Tomatoes. The 1991 movie garnered her a nomination for an Academy Award. Fried Green Tomatoes starred Jessica Tandy, Kathy Bates, Mary Stuart Masterson, Mary Louise Parker, and Cicely Tyson.
She has also written Welcome to the World, Baby Girl! (1998) and Standing in the Rainbow (2002). A Christmas book A Redbird Christmas, came out in November 2004. Her newest book entitled Can't Wait to Get to Heaven was released in summer 2006.
Acting career
During the 1970s, Flagg was a fixture on game show panels. She is best known for her appearances on the game show Match Game. Her acting credits include the Broadway production of The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, the movies Some of My Best Friends Are, Five Easy Pieces, Stay Hungry, Grease, and Crazy in Alabama, as well as minor roles in various television shows.
During the 1960s and 70s, Flagg recorded two comedy albums with various skits that included many parodies of Lady Bird Johnson and Martha Mitchell.
Personal life
Flagg has spoken publicly about being dyslexic. Flagg has said she was enormously challenged as a writer because she "was severely dyslexic and couldn't spell, still can't spell. So I was discouraged from writing and embarrassed".[2] Her burgeoning writing career was put on hold for much of the 1970s, but Flagg overcame her fear and completed several novels and screenplays.
Flagg is openly lesbian, and was, at one time, the partner of author Rita Mae Brown, who outed her.[3] Despite her openness regarding her personal life, Flagg removed a substantial portion of the lesbian content in the book Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe in order to make the film Fried Green Tomatoes more commercially viable.
At one time, Flagg was linked in the press (and in some reports, said to be married) to actor Dick Sargent. The two appeared as a couple on the 1970s game show "Tattletales," which featured celebrities and their spouses, though at no time were they presented as a true couple. Host Bert Convy would introduce them as "Dick Sargent and his lady, Fannie Flagg." Sargent was himself gay and eventually came out prior to his death in 1994.[4]
Flagg divides her time between homes in California and Alabama.
References
- ^ "Fannie Flagg Biography (1941-)", FilmReference.com, retrieved 2007-10-31
{{citation}}: Check date values in:|accessdate=(help) - ^ Hillard, Gloria (January 12, 1999), "High hurdles didn't stop Fannie Flagg", CNN, retrieved 2007-10-31
{{citation}}: Check date values in:|accessdate=and|date=(help) - ^ Brown, Rita Mae (1997), Rita Will: Memoir of a Literary Rabble-Rouser, Bantam Books, ISBN 0553099736
- ^ Keehnen, Owen (1992), "No More "Straight Man": Dick Sargent Is Out and Proud", glbtq.com, retrieved 2007-10-31
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