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Liz Torres
- Born
- (age 79)
- Birthplace
- The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA
- Credits
- 92 titles
Biography
Elizabeth Larrieu Torres (born September 27, 1947) is an American actress, singer, and comedian. Torres is best known for her role as Mahalia Sanchez in the NBC comedy series The John Larroquette Show (1993–1996), for which she received two Primetime Emmy and Golden Globe Award nominations. She is also known for her role as Patricia "Miss Patty" LaCosta in The WB family comedic drama series Amy Sherman-Palladino's Gilmore Girls (2000–07) starring Lauren Graham and Alexis Bledel. In the 1970s, she played Julie Erskine on Phyllis and also had a recurring role as Teresa Betancourt on All in the Family.
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Signature work
Known For
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7.9
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Desperate Housewives
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The Nanny
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Gilmore Girls
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The Wonder Years
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ER
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Joe Dirt
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Quantum Leap
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Just Cause
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Scandal
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Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life
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Ally McBeal
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Private Practice
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Ugly Betty
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Starsky & Hutch
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One Day at a Time
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All in the Family
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Sledge Hammer!
Acting credits 92
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| TBA | Searching for Stars Hollow Film | Self |
| 2017 | My Mom and the Girl Film | Irlanda |
| 2017 | One Day at a Time TV | Tia Bitchy (1 ep) |
| 2016 | Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life TV | Miss Patty (2 ep) |
| 2015 | Tab Hunter Confidential Film | Self |
| 2013 | Devious Maids TV | Mirta Hernandez (1 ep) |
| 2012 | Scandal TV | Federal Judge (1 ep) |
| 2008 | Expecting Love Film | Juanita |
| 2007 | Private Practice TV | Judge Ortiz (1 ep) |
| 2006 | Ugly Betty TV | Evelyn (1 ep) |
| 2005 | Taylor Film | Teri Richards |
| 2005 | American Dad! TV | Councilwoman Santos (voice) (1 ep) |
| 2004 | Desperate Housewives TV | Connie Solis (1 ep) |
| 2002 | First Monday TV | (5 ep) |
| 2001 | Joe Dirt Film | Beauty College Woman |
| 2001 | The Fighting Fitzgeralds TV | (1 ep) |
| 2001 | Taina TV | Shevchenko (1 ep) |
| 2000 | Once Upon A Christmas Film | The Tooth Fairy |
| 2000 | The Princess and the Barrio Boy Film | Minerva's mother |
| 2000 | Gilmore Girls TV | Miss Patty (78 ep) |
| 2000 | The Brothers García TV | Tia Gaby (1 ep) |
| 2000 | Luminarias Film | |
| 1998 | Jesse TV | Rosa Vasquez (1 ep) |
| 1998 | Permanent Midnight Film | Dita |
| 1998 | Rude Awakening TV | Rosa (1 ep) |
| 1998 | Storm Chasers: Revenge of the Twister Film | Wallace Houston |
| 1998 | The Odd Couple II Film | Maria |
| 1998 | The Wonderful Ice Cream Suit Film | Ruby Escadrillo |
| 1997 | Over the Top TV | Rose (12 ep) |
| 1997 | Ally McBeal TV | Hanna Goldstein (1 ep) |
| 1997 | Smart Guy TV | Principal Maldonado (1 ep) |
| 1996 | Tracey Takes On... TV | (2 ep) |
| 1996 | Moesha TV | Angela (1 ep) |
| 1995 | Caroline in the City TV | Elizabeth (1 ep) |
| 1995 | Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child TV | Delores (voice), The Fairy Madrina (voice), Isabel (voice), The Pig Farmer's Wife (voice), Malinal (voice) (1 ep) |
| 1995 | Just Cause Film | Delores Rodriguez |
| 1994 | ER TV | Sarah Wilson (2 ep) |
| 1994 | Attack of the 5 Ft. 2 Women Film | Lenora's Mother |
| 1994 | Greyhounds Film | |
| 1994 | A Million to Juan Film | Mrs. Delgado |
| 1993 | Rescue Me Film | Carney |
| 1993 | The Nanny TV | Consuela (1 ep) |
| 1993 | The John Larroquette Show TV | Mahalia Sanchez (84 ep) |
| 1993 | Good Advice TV | Juanita (1 ep) |
| 1992 | Bloodfist IV: Die Trying Film | Lt. Garcia |
| 1992 | Maid for Each Other Film | Lucy |
| 1991 | Lena's Holiday Film | Cabbie's Wife |
| 1990 | Opposites Attract Film | |
| 1990 | Gabriel's Fire TV | (1 ep) |
| 1990 | Thieves of Fortune Film | Big Rosa |
| 1990 | City TV | (13 ep) |
| 1990 | Sweet 15 Film | |
| 1989 | The Famous Teddy Z TV | (2 ep) |
| 1989 | Alien Nation TV | Dr. Tamayo (1 ep) |
| 1989 | Quantum Leap TV | Angelita Carmen Guadalupe Cecelia Jimenez (1 ep) |
| 1988 | Miracle at Beekman's Place Film | Isabella D'Agostino |
| 1988 | Empty Nest TV | (1 ep) |
| 1988 | Hot to Trot Film | Bea |
| 1988 | Sunset Film | Rosa |
| 1988 | Addicted to His Love Film | Bernice |