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Nancy Stafford

Acting Born Jun 5, 1954 44 credits

Biography

Nancy Elizabeth Stafford is an American character actress born on June 5, 1954. She is known for her roles in soap operas and television, including her portrayal of Michelle Thomas on Matlock from 1987 to 1992 and Judge Bell on Judging Amy. Stafford also hosted the syndicated TV series Main Floor, a show about fashion and beauty, from 1995 to 2005. She is married to pastor Larry Myers and they have a daughter and a grandson. Her brother Tracy Stafford is a former Mayor of Wilton Manors and a member of the Florida legislature.

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Known for

Scandal

as BNC Anchor
Film

Le Mans

as Rosemary Tennant
Film

Hostage

as Judge Bell
Film

Lust, Caution

as Alan's Mom

Babylon 5

as Dr. Mary Kirkish

Frasier

as Claire Barnes
Film

The Edge of Heaven

as Judith Trudell

Quantum Leap

as Pageant Coordinator Peg Myers

Baywatch

1989
Film

Amsterdamned

as Michelle Thomas
Film

Amsterdamned

as Caryn Nelson / Caroline Nathan
Film

30 Days of Night

2007

Frequent co-stars

Andy Griffith 1 shared title
Julie Sommars 1 shared title
Clarence Gilyard Jr. 1 shared title
Kene Holliday 1 shared title
Daniel Roebuck 1 shared title
David Froman 1 shared title
Richard Newton 1 shared title
Brynn Thayer 1 shared title
Kari Lizer 1 shared title
Linda Purl 1 shared title

Career timeline

All Is Merry & Bright
Far Haven
Paul's PromiseThe Mulligan
Damaged Goods · Director
Love by DrowningFirst Lady
Faith, Hope & Love
A Mermaid's TaleHeaven BoundNazareth
I'm Not AshamedHeritage Falls
Christmas for a DollarSeason of Miracles
ScandalChristmas Oranges
Christmas with a Capital C
The Mentalist
The Wager
Judging Amy
Deadly Invasion: The Killer Bee Nightmare
ERBabylon 5
FrasierSaved by the Bell: The College YearsMoment of Truth: A Child Too Many
Quantum LeapBaywatch
U.S. Marshals: Waco & Rhinehart
MatlockMatlockSidekicksThe Last Electric Knight
HunterWho's the Boss?
Scarecrow and Mrs. King
St. ElsewhereRemington SteeleQ
Magnum, P.I.
Miss America
Golden Globe Awards

Full filmography

  • All Is Merry & Bright (2025) as Janie Gilbert
  • Far Haven (2023) as Alma Watkins
  • Paul's Promise (2022) as Judy
  • The Mulligan (2022) as Doctor
  • Damaged Goods (2021) Director
  • Love by Drowning (2020) as Stacy Martin
  • First Lady (2020) as Kathryn Morales
  • Faith, Hope & Love (2019) as Mary Sue
  • A Mermaid's Tale (2017) as Thaleia
  • Heaven Bound (2017) as Josie
  • Nazareth (2017) as Olivia Taylor
  • I'm Not Ashamed (2016) as Mrs. Talbot
  • Heritage Falls (2016) as Laura Fitzpatrick
  • Christmas for a Dollar (2013) as Mrs. Rathbone
  • Season of Miracles (2013) as Nurse Barbara
  • Scandal (2012) as BNC Anchor
  • Christmas Oranges (2012) as Mrs. Hartley
  • Christmas with a Capital C (2011) as Kirsten Reed
  • The Mentalist (2008) as Rosemary Tennant
  • The Wager (2007) as Annie Steele
  • Judging Amy (1999) as Judge Bell
  • Deadly Invasion: The Killer Bee Nightmare (1995) as Karen Ingram
  • ER (1994) as Alan's Mom
  • Babylon 5 (1994) as Dr. Mary Kirkish
  • Frasier (1993) as Claire Barnes
  • Saved by the Bell: The College Years (1993) as Judith Trudell
  • Moment of Truth: A Child Too Many (1993) as Sharon Davis
  • Quantum Leap (1989) as Pageant Coordinator Peg Myers
  • Baywatch (1989)
  • U.S. Marshals: Waco & Rhinehart (1987) as Joyce Hunter
  • Matlock (1986) as Michelle Thomas
  • Matlock (1986) as Caryn Nelson / Caroline Nathan
  • Sidekicks (1986)
  • The Last Electric Knight (1986) as Patricia Blake
  • Hunter (1984) as Nell Armstrong
  • Who's the Boss? (1984)
  • Scarecrow and Mrs. King (1983) as Colleen Donnelly
  • St. Elsewhere (1982) as Joan Halloran
  • Remington Steele (1982) as Jennifer Davenport
  • Q (1982) as Eyewitness
  • Magnum, P.I. (1980) as Amy Griswald
  • Miss America (1954) as Miss Florida 1976
  • Golden Globe Awards (1944) as Self
  • Florida Wild as Dianne