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Jo Ann Havrilla | |
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| Born | May 30, 1950 |
| Nationality | American |
| Other names | Joann Havrilla |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1988–2004 |
Jo Ann Havrilla (born May 30, 1950) is an American actress. [1] She played Penny Pingleton's racist mother Prudence Pingleton in the original film version of Hairspray in 1988. She is also known as Joann Havrilla.
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Hairspray | Prudence Pingleton | |
| 1989 | Her Alibi | Woman at Lecture | |
| 1989 | Driving Miss Daisy | Miss McClatchey | |
| 2004 | Sara Goes to Lunch | Maxine | Short, (final film role) |
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