Liz Torres
Biography
Elizabeth Larrieu Torres was born on September 27, 1947, in The Bronx, New York City, New York, United States. She is an American actress, singer, and comedian with ninety-one known acting credits. Torres is best known for her television roles, including Mahalia Sanchez in the NBC comedy series The John Larroquette Show, for which she received two Primetime Emmy and Golden Globe Award nominations, and Patricia Miss Patty LaCosta in the family comedic drama series Gilmore Girls. During the 1970s, she played Julie Erskine on Phyllis and appeared in a recurring role as Teresa Betancourt on All in the Family.
Career overview
Elizabeth Larrieu Torres, born on September 27, 1947, in The Bronx, New York City, New York, is an American actress, singer, and comedian with ninety-one known acting credits. She gained widespread recognition for her television work spanning multiple decades, starting in the 1970s when she played Julie Erskine on the television series Phyllis and had a recurring role as Teresa Betancourt on All in the Family.
Later in her career, Torres portrayed Mahalia Sanchez in the NBC comedy series The John Larroquette Show, which aired from 1993 to 1996. Her performance in this role earned her two Primetime Emmy and Golden Globe Award nominations.
She is also widely known for her role as Patricia Miss Patty LaCosta in the family comedic drama series Gilmore Girls, created by Amy Sherman-Palladino and starring Lauren Graham and Alexis Bledel, which ran from 2000 to 2007.
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94 titles- One Day at a Time (2017) as Tia Bitchy
- My Mom and the Girl (2017) as Irlanda
- Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life (2016) as Miss Patty
- Tab Hunter Confidential (2015) as Self
- Devious Maids (2013) as Mirta Hernandez
- Scandal (2012) as Federal Judge
- Expecting Love (2008) as Juanita
- Private Practice (2007) as Judge Ortiz
- Ugly Betty (2006) as Evelyn
- American Dad! (2005) as Councilwoman Santos (voice)
- Taylor (2005) as Teri Richards
- Desperate Housewives (2004) as Connie Solis
- First Monday (2002)
- Taina (2001) as Shevchenko
- Joe Dirt (2001) as Beauty College Woman
- The Fighting Fitzgeralds (2001)
- Gilmore Girls (2000) as Miss Patty
- The Brothers García (2000) as Tia Gaby
- Luminarias (2000)
- Once Upon A Christmas (2000) as The Tooth Fairy
- The Princess and the Barrio Boy (2000) as Minerva's mother
- Rude Awakening (1998) as Rosa
- Jesse (1998) as Rosa Vasquez
- Permanent Midnight (1998) as Dita
- The Odd Couple II (1998) as Maria
- Storm Chasers: Revenge of the Twister (1998) as Wallace Houston
- The Wonderful Ice Cream Suit (1998) as Ruby Escadrillo
- Ally McBeal (1997) as Hanna Goldstein
- Smart Guy (1997) as Principal Maldonado
- Over the Top (1997) as Rose
- Moesha (1996) as Angela
- Tracey Takes On... (1996)
- Caroline in the City (1995) as Elizabeth
- Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child (1995) as Delores (voice)
- Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child (1995) as The Fairy Madrina (voice)
- Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child (1995) as Isabel (voice)
- Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child (1995) as The Pig Farmer's Wife (voice)
- Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child (1995) as Malinal (voice)
- Just Cause (1995) as Delores Rodriguez
- ER (1994) as Sarah Wilson
- Attack of the 5 Ft. 2 Women (1994) as Lenora's Mother
- Greyhounds (1994)
- A Million to Juan (1994) as Mrs. Delgado
- The Nanny (1993) as Consuela
- The John Larroquette Show (1993) as Mahalia Sanchez
- Good Advice (1993) as Juanita
- Bloodfist IV: Die Trying (1992) as Lt. Garcia
- Rescue Me (1992) as Carney
- Maid for Each Other (1992) as Lucy
- Lena's Holiday (1991) as Cabbie's Wife
- Gabriel's Fire (1990)
- City (1990)
- Sweet 15 (1990)
- Thieves of Fortune (1990) as Big Rosa
- Opposites Attract (1990)
- Quantum Leap (1989) as Angelita Carmen Guadalupe Cecelia Jimenez
- Alien Nation (1989) as Dr. Tamayo
- The Famous Teddy Z (1989)
- The Wonder Years (1988) as Mrs. Gambino
- Empty Nest (1988)
- Sunset (1988) as Rosa
- Addicted to His Love (1988) as Bernice
- Miracle at Beekman's Place (1988) as Isabella D'Agostino
- L.A. Law (1986) as Linda Ruiz-Quinones
- Sledge Hammer! (1986) as Maid
- Ordinary Heroes (1986) as Miss Cortez
- Kate's Secret (1986) as Laura
- America (1986) as Dolores Frantico
- Father of Hell Town (1985) as Miss Morales
- Hunter (1984) as Maria Fuentes
- Blue Thunder (1984) as Rosie
- Her Life as a Man (1984) as Susie
- Tucker's Witch (1982)
- The New Odd Couple (1982) as Maria
- Hill Street Blues (1981)
- Gimme a Break! (1981) as Secretary
- Checking In (1981)
- More Wild Wild West (1980) as Juanita
- Murder Can Hurt You! (1980) as Mrs. Palumbo
- Knots Landing (1979) as Employee
- Just Friends (1979)
- Scavenger Hunt (1979) as Lady Zero
- Pinocchio (1976) as The Cat
- Easy Does It... Starring Frankie Avalon (1976)
- Starsky & Hutch (1975) as Anita
- The Jeffersons (1975)
- Ben Vereen... Comin' at Ya (1975)
- All in the Family (1971) as Teresa Betancourt
- You've Got To Walk It Like You Talk It or You'll Lose That Beat (1971) as Singer in Men's Room
- Utterly Without Redeeming Social Value (1969) as Park Prostitute
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self
- The Mike Douglas Show (1961) as Self
- Golden Globe Awards (1944) as Self - Nominee
- Searching for Stars Hollow as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Liz Torres best known for?
Liz Torres is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including One Day at a Time (2017), Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life (2016), Devious Maids (2013), Scandal (2012).
When and where was Liz Torres born?
Liz Torres was born on September 27, 1947 in The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA.
How many credits does Liz Torres have?
Liz Torres has accumulated over 94 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1944 to 2017.
What is Liz Torres's background in cinema and television?
Elizabeth Larrieu Torres was born on September 27, 1947, in The Bronx, New York City, New York, United States. She is an American actress, singer, and comedian with ninety-one known acting credits. Torres is best known for her television roles, including Mahalia Sanchez in the NBC comedy series The John Larroquette Sho...