<P> Angelina ( Anne ) Ramsey ( March 27 , 1929 -- August 11 , 1988 ) was an American stage , television , and film actress . She was best known for portraying Mama Fratelli in The Goonies ( 1985 ) and Mrs. Lift , mother of Danny DeVito 's protagonist , in Throw Momma from the Train ( 1987 ) . The latter film saw Ramsey nominated for a Golden Globe Award and the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress . </P>
<P> Angelina ( Anne ) Ramsey ( March 27 , 1929 -- August 11 , 1988 ) was an American stage , television , and film actress . She was best known for portraying Mama Fratelli in The Goonies ( 1985 ) and Mrs. Lift , mother of Danny DeVito 's protagonist , in Throw Momma from the Train ( 1987 ) . The latter film saw Ramsey nominated for a Golden Globe Award and the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress . </P>
who played in the movie throw momma from the train
who played in the movie throw momma from the train
Angelina ( Anne ) Ramsey
Angelina ( Anne ) Ramsey