| Mindy Sterling | |
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Mindy Sterling at the premiere of "Cats for Cats" |
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| 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. She also has a recurring role as Principal Susan Skidmore on Disney Channel series A.N.T. Farm
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Sterling was born in Paterson, New Jersey, to actor and comedian Dick Sterling. Her mother was a dancer. At 13, she began her training to become an actress.
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.
Sterling is married to Brian Gadson; together they have one child.
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]
| 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 | |
| 1987 | The Brave Little Toaster | Right-side sewing machine face/Rob's Mother | |
| 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, deleted scenes | |
| 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 |
| 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 | |
| 2 Broke Girls | Mrs. Stein | 1 episode |