Liz Torres

Acting • 1947-09-27 • The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA

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. Description above from the Wikipedia article Liz Torres, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

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2017
One Day at a TimeTV
Tia Bitchy • 1 episodes
★ 7.7
2017
My Mom and the GirlFilm
Irlanda
★ 3.3
2016
Gilmore Girls: A Year in the LifeTV
Miss Patty • 2 episodes
★ 7.3
2015
Tab Hunter ConfidentialFilm
Self
★ 7.2
2013
Devious MaidsTV
Mirta Hernandez • 1 episodes
★ 7.1
2012
ScandalTV
Federal Judge • 1 episodes
★ 7.2
2008
Expecting LoveFilm
Juanita
★ 5.2
2007
Private PracticeTV
Judge Ortiz • 1 episodes
★ 7.5
2006
Ugly BettyTV
Evelyn • 1 episodes
★ 6.4
2005
American Dad!TV
Councilwoman Santos (voice) • 1 episodes
★ 7.0
2005
TaylorFilm
Teri Richards
★ 8.0
2004
Desperate HousewivesTV
Connie Solis • 1 episodes
★ 7.9
2002
First MondayTV
★ 6.5
2001
Joe DirtFilm
Beauty College Woman
★ 5.6
2001
TainaTV
Shevchenko • 1 episodes
★ 8.7
2001
The Fighting FitzgeraldsTV
2000
Gilmore GirlsTV
Miss Patty • 78 episodes
★ 7.9
2000
Once Upon A ChristmasFilm
The Tooth Fairy
★ 5.8
2000
The Brothers GarcíaTV
Tia Gaby • 1 episodes
★ 8.2
2000
The Princess and the Barrio BoyFilm
Minerva's mother
★ 6.0
2000
LuminariasFilm
★ 4.2
1998
The Odd Couple IIFilm
Maria
★ 6.3
1998
Permanent MidnightFilm
Dita
★ 5.9
1998
JesseTV
Rosa Vasquez • 1 episodes
★ 5.9
1998
Storm Chasers: Revenge of the TwisterFilm
Wallace Houston
★ 5.4
1998
The Wonderful Ice Cream SuitFilm
Ruby Escadrillo
★ 7.0
1998
Rude AwakeningTV
Rosa • 1 episodes
★ 6.0
1997
Ally McBealTV
Hanna Goldstein • 1 episodes
★ 6.5
1997
Smart GuyTV
Principal Maldonado • 1 episodes
★ 7.9
1997
Over the TopTV
Rose • 12 episodes
★ 7.5
1996
MoeshaTV
Angela • 1 episodes
★ 6.9
1996
Tracey Takes On...TV
★ 8.2
1995
Just CauseFilm
Delores Rodriguez
★ 6.3
1995
Caroline in the CityTV
Elizabeth • 1 episodes
★ 6.5
1995
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every ChildTV
Delores (voice) • 1 episodes
★ 6.3
1995
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every ChildTV
The Fairy Madrina (voice) • 1 episodes
★ 6.3
1995
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every ChildTV
Isabel (voice) • 1 episodes
★ 6.3
1995
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every ChildTV
The Pig Farmer's Wife (voice) • 1 episodes
★ 6.3
1995
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every ChildTV
Malinal (voice) • 1 episodes
★ 6.3
1994
ERTV
Sarah Wilson • 2 episodes
★ 7.8
1994
A Million to JuanFilm
Mrs. Delgado
★ 5.4
1994
Attack of the 5 Ft. 2 WomenFilm
Lenora's Mother
★ 5.1
1994
GreyhoundsFilm
★ 7.0
1993
The NannyTV
Consuela • 1 episodes
★ 8.0
1993
The John Larroquette ShowTV
Mahalia Sanchez • 84 episodes
★ 6.9
1993
Rescue MeFilm
Carney
★ 5.2
1993
Good AdviceTV
Juanita • 1 episodes
★ 7.0
1992
Bloodfist IV: Die TryingFilm
Lt. Garcia
★ 5.3
1992
Maid for Each OtherFilm
Lucy
★ 6.2
1991
Lena's HolidayFilm
Cabbie's Wife
★ 4.4
1990
Gabriel's FireTV
★ 6.9
1990
Sweet 15Film
★ 4.5
1990
CityTV
★ 9.0
1990
Thieves of FortuneFilm
Big Rosa
★ 3.8
1990
Opposites AttractFilm
★ 7.0
1989
Quantum LeapTV
Angelita Carmen Guadalupe Cecelia Jimenez • 1 episodes
★ 8.0
1989
Alien NationTV
Dr. Tamayo • 1 episodes
★ 7.0
1989
The Famous Teddy ZTV
★ 7.4
1988
The Wonder YearsTV
Mrs. Gambino • 1 episodes
★ 8.4
1988
Empty NestTV
★ 5.9
1988
SunsetFilm
Rosa
★ 5.7
1988
Hot to TrotFilm
Bea
★ 5.2
1988
Addicted to His LoveFilm
Bernice
★ 7.0
1988
Miracle at Beekman's PlaceFilm
Isabella D'Agostino
★ 8.0
1987
Poker AliceFilm
Big Erma
★ 6.9
1986
L.A. LawTV
Linda Ruiz-Quinones • 1 episodes
★ 7.0
1986
Sledge Hammer!TV
Maid • 1 episodes
★ 8.0
1986
Kate's SecretFilm
Laura
★ 6.3
1986
AmericaFilm
Dolores Frantico
★ 4.0
1986
Ordinary HeroesFilm
Miss Cortez
★ 7.0
1985
Father of Hell TownFilm
Miss Morales
1984
HunterTV
Maria Fuentes • 1 episodes
★ 7.1
1984
Blue ThunderTV
Rosie • 1 episodes
★ 6.9
1984
Her Life as a ManFilm
Susie
★ 5.3
1982
Tucker's WitchTV
★ 5.2
1982
The New Odd CoupleTV
Maria • 4 episodes
★ 5.8
1981
Hill Street BluesTV
★ 7.6
1981
Gimme a Break!TV
Secretary • 1 episodes
★ 6.6
1981
Checking InTV
★ 6.0
1980
More Wild Wild WestFilm
Juanita
★ 6.4
1980
Murder Can Hurt You!Film
Mrs. Palumbo
1979
Knots LandingTV
Employee • 1 episodes
★ 6.9
1979
Scavenger HuntFilm
Lady Zero
★ 5.6
1979
Just FriendsTV
★ 10.0
1976
PinocchioFilm
The Cat
★ 7.4
1976
Easy Does It... Starring Frankie AvalonTV
★ 6.0
1975
Starsky & HutchTV
Anita • 1 episodes
★ 7.4
1975
The JeffersonsTV
★ 7.3
1975
Ben Vereen... Comin' at YaTV
★ 10.0
1971
All in the FamilyTV
Teresa Betancourt • 4 episodes
★ 7.8
1971
You've Got To Walk It Like You Talk It or You'll Lose That BeatFilm
Singer in Men's Room
★ 8.7
1969
Utterly Without Redeeming Social ValueFilm
Park Prostitute
★ 4.5
1962
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny CarsonTV
Self • 3 episodes
★ 7.6
1961
The Mike Douglas ShowTV
Self • 2 episodes
★ 5.8
1944
Golden Globe AwardsTV
Self - Nominee • 1 episodes
★ 7.0

Known For

Gilmore Girls

All in the Family

The John Larroquette Show

Just Cause

Storm Chasers: Revenge of the Twister

Once Upon A Christmas

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