Liz Torres
Acting
Born September 27, 1947 · The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA
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 F…
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The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
American Dad!
Desperate Housewives
ER
The Mike Douglas Show
Gilmore Girls
Hunter
Quantum Leap
The Nanny
Golden Globe Awards
Hill Street Blues
Scandal
Knots Landing
The Wonder Years
Private Practice
L.A. Law
Empty Nest
Starsky & Hutch
Moesha
Ugly Betty
Caroline in the City
Devious Maids
All in the Family
The Jeffersons
Gimme a Break!
The John Larroquette Show
Ally McBeal
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
One Day at a Time
Sledge Hammer!
Smart Guy
Rude Awakening
Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life
Alien Nation
Jesse
Tracey Takes On...
The Brothers García
The Famous Teddy Z
Blue Thunder
Gabriel's Fire