Phyllis Diller has appeared in 16 movies, scores of television specials and shows, recorded 5 major comedy albums, written four best-selling books and found time to help thousands throughout the world. She has appeared as a serious piano soloist with more than 100 symphony orchestras across the country, including performances in Dallas, Denver, Annapolis, Houston, Baltimore, Rochester, Pittsburgh, Detroit and Cincinnati. She launched several new facets of her kaleidoscopic career with her own chili, PHYLLIS DILLER' ORIGINAL RECIPE, a line of LA VIE beauty products and PHYLLIS DILLER CREATIONS, jewelry.

Phyllis Diller accompanied Bob Hope to Vietnam for one of his annual Christmas trips, and made many appearances on his TV specials. She added another milestone to her career playing Dolly Gallagher Levi on Broadway in "Hello Dolly!" She returned to the stage in 1988 playing the feisty Mother Superior in "Nunsense" in San Francisco.

She has been acknowledged and honored by many organizations for her patriotic, philanthropic and humanitarian endeavors, including: the "Minutemen Award" from the U.S. Treasury Department, "Distinguished Service Citation" from the Ladies Auxiliary of VFW, "Humanitarian Award" from AMC Cancer Research Center and "USO Liberty Bell Award." Phyllis Diller is an Ambassador for CHILDHELP USA (Living Legacy Award, 1989.)

She was honored by the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery for having the courage to publicly bring plastic surgery "out of the closet." Phyllis continues to give and grow and Women's International Center is delighted to have the opportunity to acknowledge her with a 1990 Living Legacy Award.