Who is Mary Jo Catlett?

Mary Jo Catlett is a seasoned American actress who is best known for her work in the entertainment industry as a commercial actress. Born on September 2, 1938, in Denver, Colorado, Mary Jo Catlett has been in the acting field for over 50 years.

Catlett's first gig was working with Burt Reynolds and Buddy Hackett in their stage production of The Rainmaker. Later in her career, she started appearing in commercials, where she quickly became a household name. She has worked for many popular brands such as Pillsbury, Cheerios, and Old Navy. However, she is most well-known for her role as Mrs. Puff in the hit cartoon show SpongeBob SquarePants, where she has lent her voice to the character since 1999.

Catlett has also worked extensively in the theatre and has appeared in over 30 Broadway productions, including the original Broadway productions of Sweeney Todd and Hello, Dolly!. She has also been in several films, including The Rocketeer, The Rescuers, and The Aristocats. Her work has not gone unnoticed by the entertainment industry, as she has won a Drama Desk Award for her performance in the Broadway production of The Night That Made America Famous, and has been nominated for several other awards.

But, despite her extensive theater and film credits, Mary Jo Catlett remains an icon of the commercial world. Her talents as an actor, combined with her friendly smile and relatable personality, have made her a beloved figure in the advertising world. Her career as a commercial actress has not only earned her legions of fans but has solidified her status as a Hollywood legend.

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