Some of her most iconic films include:

• Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977), where she played the wife of Richard Dreyfuss’s character.
• Tootsie (1982), a role that earned her an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress, where she played the character of Sandy, the neurotic friend of Dustin Hoffman’s character.

Teri Garr’s career spanned across film, television, and stage, with her comic roles being particularly popular. She often worked with some of the best directors and actors of her time and became known for her ability to bring warmth and humor to her roles.

In the late 1990s, Garr revealed that she had been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS), a condition she had been battling for many years. Despite her health challenges, she continued to be active in advocating for MS awareness and research.

Garr’s legacy in film and television is marked by her unique mix of humor, beauty, and charm, making her one of the most memorable comedic actresses of her generation.

This image appears to be of Teri Garr from the classic 1974 comedy Young Frankenstein, directed by Mel Brooks. In the film, Teri Garr plays Inga, the cheerful and somewhat quirky assistant to Dr. Frederick Frankenstein, portrayed by Gene Wilder.

Young Frankenstein is a parody of the old Universal monster films, especially Frankenstein, and it’s known for its black-and-white cinematography and witty humor. Garr’s role as Inga was widely appreciated for its comedic timing and charm, making her one of the standout characters in the film. The image reflects her costume design in the movie, which evokes a traditional, old-world European look, fitting the film’s setting and comedic homage to the original Frankenstein films.

Teri Garr’s performance in Young Frankenstein helped establish her as a prominent comedic actress in the 1970s.