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Anne Pitoniak
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Anne Pitoniak

1922 – 2007 · Westfield, Massachusetts, USA · Active 1951–2002

Anne Pitoniak, born in 1922, carved a niche in American theater before transitioning to film. In Best Seller (1987), she plays a pivotal role that adds depth to the narrative, demonstrating her ability to navigate complex characters. Known for her stage work, including two Tony Award nominations, Pitoniak's presence in cult cinema enriches the genre, bridging the gap between theatrical intensity and the gritty storytelling of exploitation films.

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Best Seller

Best Seller

1987 ★ 6.1
as Mrs. Foster

Hit man Cleve approaches writer/cop Dennis about a story for his next book: How Cleve made a living, working for one of the most powerful politicians in the country. To get the story right, they travel around the country to gather statements and evidence, while strong forces use any means they can to keep the story untold.

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Filmography

39 credits
2000s 3 credits
2002
Unfaithful as Grandma
Movie ★ 6.7
2000
Where the Money Is as Mrs. Tetlow
Movie ★ 6.0
2000
The Opportunists as Aunt Dee
Movie ★ 5.8
1990s 19 credits
1999
Third Watch as Irene Sullivan
TV ★ 7.9
1999
TV ★ 7.9
1999
TV ★ 7.9
1998
Grace & Glorie as Bernice Wallace
Movie ★ 6.3
1998
Becker as Tillie
TV ★ 7.2
1998
TV ★ 8.5
1997
A Thousand Acres as Mary Livingstone
Movie ★ 5.7
1997
Movie ★ 6.5
1996
Bed of Roses as Grandma Jean
Movie ★ 5.9
1996
The Christmas Tree as Mother Superior Francis
Movie ★ 6.4
1994
The Mother as Mrs. Kline
Movie
1994
TV ★ 7.3
1994
ER as Ruth Johnson
TV ★ 7.8
1993
Movie ★ 6.2
1991
Movie ★ 5.8
1991
Movie ★ 4.8
1991
TV ★ 6.2
1991
Performance as Mrs Kline
TV ★ 6.3
1990
Working Girl as Mrs. Levitsky
TV ★ 7.8
1980s 15 credits
1989
Old Gringo as Mrs. Winslow
Movie ★ 5.6
1989
Movie ★ 6.7
1987
Best Seller as Mrs. Foster
Movie ★ 6.0
1987
Sister, Sister as Mrs. Bettlehelm
Movie ★ 4.7
1987
Housekeeping as Aunt Lily
Movie ★ 6.6
1987
Hiding Out as Grandma Jennie Morenski
Movie ★ 5.7
1986
Movie ★ 5.0
1985
Agnes of God as Dr. Livingston's Mother
Movie ★ 6.3
1985
TV ★ 7.1
1984
Old Enough as Katherine
Movie ★ 6.4
1984
A Doctor's Story as Gray Lady
Movie ★ 6.7
1983
Movie ★ 5.7
1983
AfterMASH as Mildred Potter
TV ★ 5.5
1982
Cheers as Mary
TV ★ 7.6
1981
TV ★ 7.6
1950s 2 credits
1956
Tony Awards as Self - Nominee
TV
1951
Hallmark Hall of Fame as Bernice Wallace
TV ★ 8.8