Liz Torres
Acting
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…
Filmography
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My Mom and the Girl
2017
One Day at a Time
2017
Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life
2016
Tab Hunter Confidential
2015
Devious Maids
2013
Scandal
2012
Expecting Love
2008
Private Practice
2007
Ugly Betty
2006
Taylor
2005
American Dad!
2005
Desperate Housewives
2004
First Monday
2002
Joe Dirt
2001
The Fighting Fitzgeralds
2001
Taina
2001
Once Upon A Christmas
2000
The Princess and the Barrio Boy
2000
Gilmore Girls
2000
The Brothers García
2000
Luminarias
2000
Jesse
1998
Permanent Midnight
1998
Rude Awakening
1998
Storm Chasers: Revenge of the Twister
1998
The Odd Couple II
1998
The Wonderful Ice Cream Suit
1998
Over the Top
1997
Ally McBeal
1997
Smart Guy
1997
Tracey Takes On...
1996
Moesha
1996
Caroline in the City
1995
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
1995
Just Cause
1995
ER
1994
Attack of the 5 Ft. 2 Women
1994
Greyhounds
1994
A Million to Juan
1994
The Nanny
1993
The John Larroquette Show
1993
Good Advice
1993
Bloodfist IV: Die Trying
1992
Rescue Me
1992
Maid for Each Other
1992
Lena's Holiday
1991
Opposites Attract
1990
Gabriel's Fire
1990
Thieves of Fortune
1990
City
City
1990
Sweet 15
1990
The Famous Teddy Z
1989
Alien Nation
1989
Quantum Leap
1989
Miracle at Beekman's Place
Miracle at Beekman's Place
1988
Empty Nest
1988
Sunset
1988
Addicted to His Love
1988
The Wonder Years
1988
Kate's Secret
1986
America
1986
Sledge Hammer!
1986
L.A. Law
1986
Ordinary Heroes
Ordinary Heroes
1986
Father of Hell Town
1985
Hunter
1984
Her Life as a Man
1984
Blue Thunder
1984
The New Odd Couple
1982
Tucker's Witch
1982
Gimme a Break!
1981
Checking In
1981
Hill Street Blues
1981
More Wild Wild West
1980
Murder Can Hurt You!
1980
Knots Landing
1979
Scavenger Hunt
1979
Just Friends
Just Friends
1979
Easy Does It... Starring Frankie Avalon
Easy Does It... Starring Frankie Avalon
1976
Pinocchio
1976