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Mindy Sterling 
Mindy Sterling at the premiere of "Cats for Cats"Born Mindy Lee Sterling
July 11, 1953
Paterson, New Jersey, U.S.Occupation Actress Years active 1973–present Spouse Brian Gadson (1 child) Mindy Lee Sterling (born July 11, 1953)[1] is an American actress. Although she had worked in film for over 30 years, she only began to garner attention after playing Frau Farbissina, the diminutive and domineering Germanic cohort of Dr. Evil (Mike Myers) in the Austin Powers series of comedy films, and has a recurring role as Ms. Francine Briggs in the Nickelodeon series iCarly.
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Early life
Sterling was born in Paterson, New Jersey, to Dick Sterling. At 13, she began her training to become an actress.
Career
Around 1973, Sterling landed a recurring role on the syndicated children's series Dusty's Treehouse. She joined the renowned L.A.-based comedy troupe The Groundlings. Following the success of Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me, Sterling appeared in Drop Dead Gorgeous (also 1999). In 2000, she played one of the townspeople in the live-action adaptation of How the Grinch Stole Christmas. She has appeared on various episodes of iCarly as Carly, Sam and Freddie's mean English teacher Miss Francine Briggs. She plays Christian Slater's secretary in the show My Own Worst Enemy. She also played Judge Foodie on the Disney show That's So Raven and played a volleyball coach on The Suite Life of Zack and Cody. She appears in A.N.T. Farm as Principal Susan Skidmore.
In 2000, Sterling appeared as a celebrity guest on Hollywood Squares. She returned to the show in 2002.
Between 2002 and 2004, Sterling appeared as a celebrity guest on the Donny Osmond version of the game show Pyramid.
Personal life
Sterling is married to Brian Gadson; together they have one child.
Health
Sterling was diagnosed with breast cancer after a routine mammogram in 1998. After a lumpectomy, chemotherapy, radiation treatment, and tamoxifen, she has remained cancer-free.[2]
Filmography
Film
Year Title Role Notes 1981 The Devil and Max Devlin Fan #1 at Grammy's 1985 UFOria Sister Oma and the Clarions 1986 House Woman in Bookstore 1990 Working Tra$h Mary TV film 1994 The Favor Debbie Rollins 1995 The Crazysitter Nanny with Dog Beyond Family Mom Zumwalt TV film Man of the Year Cindee 1997 Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery Frau Farbissina 1999 Idle Hands Lady Bowler Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me Frau Farbissina Drop Dead Gorgeous Iris Clark 2000 How the Grinch Stole Christmas Clarnella 2001 Barstow 2008 Mona Finch The Sky Is Falling Doris Totally Blonde Ramona 2002 Austin Powers in Goldmember Frau Farbissina 2004 EuroTrip Old Woman in Confessional Uncredited 30 Days Until I'm Famous Lupe Horowitz TV film 2005 The 12 Dogs of Christmas Mrs. Walsh 2006 The Enigma with a Stigma Patricia Riley Domestic Import Bernice Kimmelman Haversham Hall Headmistress Moira Grodnickel TV film Ice Age: The Meltdown Female Ox Voice Getting Played Lydia Pro-Choice Danny's Mother Short film The Amazing Screw-On Head Aggie and Geraldine Voice 2007 Frank Monica Loveless Reno 911: Miami Spoder's Mom The Captain Nedra Short film Surf's Up Doris Flipkitz Voice Shredderman Rules Dr. Sheila Voss TV film Goldfish Teacher Short film Beyond the Pale Mrs. Plotzkin 2008 Wieners Mrs. Applebaum Happy Wednesday Deana Williams Short film Extreme Movie Jane 2009 Spring Breakdown Lavonne The Big Idea Iris Pikarski Short film Jesus People: The Movie Claudia The Dog Who Saved Christmas Grandma Bannister TV film 2010 U.S.S. Alabama Dr. Lila Corn TV film Dick Tracy Special Bernice TV film Lilly's Light Peaches TV film The Dog Who Saved Christmas Vacation Grandma Bannister TV film 2011 The Newest Pledge President Dumervile Monster Mutt Helen Mars Needs Moms Supervisor Transformers: Dark of the Moon Female Insurance Agent The Dog Who Saved Halloween Grandma TV film Television
Year Show Role Notes 1979 B. J. and the Bear 1 episode 1986 Perfect Strangers Hostess 1 episode 1991 On the Television Various roles 7 episodes Riders in the Sky Lois / Stage Mother 2 episodes 1992 The Larry Sanders Show Writer 3 episodes 1993 Saved by the Bell: The College Years Clara Meade 2 episodes 1994 Good Advice Jill 1 episodes 1993, 1995 Family Matters 1995 Sister, Sister Denise's Mom 1 episode 1996 Friends Wedding Planner 1 episode Nick Freno: Licensed Teacher Mrs. Fleckner 1 episode 1997 Ellen June Haddassi 1 episode Alright Already Maxine 1 episode 2000 The Wild Thornberrys Lemur #2 / Newscaster 1 episode; voice role Manhattan, AZ Lona Recurring role 2001 Just Shoot Me! Mrs. Lubitz 1 episode Even Stevens Ms. Lynch 1 episode 2002 Invader ZIM Countess von Verminstrasser 1 episode; voice role She Spies Ylva Gallo 1 episode 2003 Hidden Hills 2 episodes On the Spot Fifi 5 episodes 2004 Reno 911! Mrs. Leonard 2 episodes Joey The Casting Director 1 episode 2005 Unfabulous Superintendent Jackie Bell 1 episode That's So Raven Judge Foodie 1 episode Cuts Ms. Fennell 1 episode 2006 The King of Queens Sherry 1 episode Lovespring International Monica 1 episode The Replacements Scoutleader Susan 1 episode; voice role The Suite Life of Zack and Cody Sister Rose 1 episode American Dragon: Jake Long 2 episodes; voice role 2006–2007 Higglytown Heroes Aunt Mellie 2 episodes; voice role 2006–2008 Robot Chicken 4 episodes; voice role 2007 Curb Your Enthusiasm Nurse 1 episode 2007–2008 Tak and the Power of Juju Chaka Ungataka 2 episodes; voice role 2007–2010 iCarly Ms. Francine Briggs Recurring role Chowder Various 28 episodes; voice role 2008 Scrubs Mrs. Cropper 1 episode My Name Is Earl Mrs. Zaks 1 episode Rita Rocks 1 episode My Own Worst Enemy Arlene Scott Recurring role Worst Week Elka 1 episode Unknown Sender Doris 1 episode 2010 10 Things I Hate About You Cosmetics Shopper 1 episode Kick Buttowski: Suburban Daredevil Ms. Chicarelli 2 episodes; voice role Svetlana Mama 1 episode Warren the Ape 1 episode Glory Daze Ticket Lady 1 episode 2010–2011 Desperate Housewives Mitzi Kinsky Recurring role 2011 Elvira's Movie Macabre Ethel, Mistress of Crafts 1 episode Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated Dean Fenk / Librarian 1 episode; voice role A.N.T. Farm Principal Susan Skidmore Recurring Role References
- ^ Mindy Sterling Biography (1953-)
- ^ John Morgan; Stephen A. Shoop (February 3, 2004). "Mindy Sterling's 'mojo' beats breast cancer". USA Today. http://www.usatoday.com/news/health/spotlighthealth/2004-02-03-sterling-cancer_x.htm.
External links
Categories:- 1953 births
- Actors from New Jersey
- American film actors
- American television actors
- American voice actors
- Breast cancer survivors
- The Groundlings
- Living people
- People from Paterson, New Jersey
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