Bess Armstrong
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- December 11, 1953 in Baltimore, Maryland, USA
- Active Years
- 1962–2023 (62 Years)
- Total Credits
- 73 credits in database
Biography
Bess Armstrong is an American film and television actress. She was born on December 11, 1953, in Baltimore, Maryland, United States. Her birth name is also known as Elizabeth Key Armstrong. As an actress, she has a known credit total of 71. Throughout her career, she has appeared in various films and television shows. Among her film and television works are projects such as The Four Seasons, Jaws 3, Mad Men, The Good Doctor, and Bosch.
Career overview
Bess Armstrong is an American film and television actress. Born on December 11, 1953, in Baltimore, Maryland, United States, she is also known by the name Elizabeth Key Armstrong.
Throughout her career in the entertainment industry, she has accumulated a total of 71 known acting credits in movies and television shows. Her filmography includes appearances in various productions, among them The Four Seasons and Jaws 3, as well as roles associated with other titles mentioned in industry sources such as Mad Men, The Good Doctor, and Bosch.
As a professional performer, she continues to be recognized in international film and television databases for her extensive body of work spanning both the big and small screens.
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73 titles- The Irrational (2023) as Renee Franklin
- I Love That for You (2022) as Marcy Gold
- Love and Sunshine (2019) as Margo Terry
- S.W.A.T. (2017) as Mayor Barrett
- The Good Doctor (2017) as Eileen Lim
- Conviction (2016) as Harper Morrison
- Bad Internet (2016) as Gabby
- Damien (2016) as Mrs. Thorn
- Diagnosis Delicious (2016) as Lynn Cosworth
- Bosch (2015) as Donna Sobel
- Zoo (2015) as Elizabeth
- Zoo (2015) as Dr. Elizabeth Oz
- Scandal (2012) as Senator Diane Greenwald
- Longmire (2012)
- I Married Who? (2012) as Elaine
- Switched at Birth (2011) as Professor Marillo
- Castle (2009) as Paula Casillas
- True Blood (2008) as Nancy Mills
- Corporate Affairs (2008) as Emily Parker
- Mad Men (2007) as Catherine Orcutt
- Grey's Anatomy (2005) as Maureen Lincoln
- Criminal Minds (2005) as Sheila Hawkes
- Boston Legal (2004) as Penelope Kimball
- NCIS (2003) as Denise O'Hara
- One Tree Hill (2003) as Lydia James
- Good Morning, Miami (2002) as Louise Messinger
- Her Best Friend's Husband (2002) as Mandy Roberts
- That Was Then (2002) as Mickey Glass
- CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000) as Patricia Lydecker
- Diamond Men (2000) as Katie Harnish
- Forever Love (1998) as Gail
- Pecker (1998) as Dr. Klompus
- That Darn Cat (1997) as Judy Randall
- Christmas Every Day (1996) as Molly Jackson
- She Cried No (1996) as Denise Connell
- Forgotten Sins (1996) as Roberta 'Bobbie' Bradshaw
- The Perfect Daughter (1996) as Jill Michaelson
- Stolen Innocence (1995) as Becky Sapp
- Mixed Blessings (1995) as Pilar Graham Coleman
- She Stood Alone: The Tailhook Scandal (1995) as Barbara Pope
- Touched by an Angel (1994) as Mary Gibson
- My So-Called Life (1994) as Patty Chase
- Serial Mom (1994) as Eugene Sutphin's Nurse (uncredited)
- The Lies Boys Tell (1994) as Connie
- Frasier (1993) as Kelly Kirkland
- The Nanny (1993) as Sara Sheffield (uncredited)
- The Nanny (1993) as Sara Sheffield
- Dream Lover (1993) as Elaine
- The Skateboard Kid (1993) as Maggie
- Batman: The Animated Series (1992) as Clio (voice)
- Married People (1990)
- Tales from the Crypt (1989) as Erma
- Second Sight (1989) as Sister Elizabeth
- Mother, Mother (1989) as Kate Watson
- All Is Forgiven (1986) as Paula Russell
- Nothing in Common (1986) as Donna Mildred Martin
- Lace (1984) as Judy Hale
- The House of God (1984) as Cissy Anderson
- 11th Victim (1984) as Jill Kelso
- Jaws 3-D (1983) as Dr. Kathryn Morgan
- High Road to China (1983) as Eve 'Evie' Tozer
- This Girl for Hire (1983) as B' T' Brady
- The Making of Jaws 3-D: Sharks Don't Die (1983)
- Barefoot In the Park (1982) as Corrie Bratter
- Jekyll and Hyde... Together Again (1982) as Mary Carew
- The Four Seasons (1981) as Ginny Newley (Callan)
- $weepstake$ (1979)
- Walking Through the Fire (1979) as Laurel Lee
- How to Pick Up Girls! (1978) as Sally Claybrook
- Getting Married (1978) as Kristine Lawrence
- The Love Boat (1977) as Laura Stanton
- On Our Own (1977) as Julia Peters
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Bess Armstrong best known for?
Bess Armstrong is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Irrational (2023), S.W.A.T. (2017), The Good Doctor (2017), Finding Rin Tin Tin (2007).
When and where was Bess Armstrong born?
Bess Armstrong was born on December 11, 1953 in Baltimore, Maryland, USA.
How many credits does Bess Armstrong have?
Bess Armstrong has accumulated over 73 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1962 to 2023.
What is Bess Armstrong's background in cinema and television?
Bess Armstrong is an American film and television actress. She was born on December 11, 1953, in Baltimore, Maryland, United States. Her birth name is also known as Elizabeth Key Armstrong. As an actress, she has a known credit total of 71. Throughout her career, she has appeared in various films and television shows. ...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Batman: The Animated Series (1992) as Clio (voice) — aged about 38
- The Good Doctor (2017) as Eileen Lim — aged about 63
- Criminal Minds (2005) as Sheila Hawkes — aged about 51
- Grey's Anatomy (2005) as Maureen Lincoln — aged about 51
- Mad Men (2007) as Catherine Orcutt — aged about 53
- The Nanny (1993) as Sara Sheffield (uncredited) — aged about 39
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