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 Roles turned down by Lily Tomlin:

Arthur
Lily Tomlin wanted to play the lead.
Actor who got the part: Liza Minnelli

The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas
Lily Tomlin was interested to play the lead.
Actor who got the part: Dolly Parton

One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
Turned down the role of "Nurse Ratched."
Actor who got the part: Louise Fletcher

Poltergeist
Lily Tomlin turned down the role of the mother.
Actor who got the part: JoBeth Williams

Popeye
Lily Tomlin was considered to play Olive Oyl alongside Dustin Hoffman as Popeye.
Actor who got the part: Shelley Duvall

Silkwood
Lily Tomlin auditioned for the role of Dolly.
Actor who got the part: Cher

Sybil
Told radio host Stephanie Miller that she lost the title role because it was feared that her comic persona would get in the way of believability.
Actor who got the part: Sally Field






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