Known For
Acting
Birthday
September 27, 1947 (age 79)
Place of Birth
The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA
Also Known As
- Elizabeth Larrieu Torres
Liz Torres
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 Family.
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Known For - Movies
Joe Dirt
as Beauty College Woman
Just Cause
as Delores Rodriguez
The Odd Couple II
as Maria
Scavenger Hunt
as Lady Zero
Permanent Midnight
as Dita
Sunset
as Rosa
A Million to Juan
as Mrs. Delgado
The Wonderful Ice Cream Suit
as Ruby Escadrillo
Attack of the 5 Ft. 2 Women
as Lenora's Mother
Maid for Each Other
as Lucy
Known For - TV Shows
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
as Self
American Dad!
as Councilwoman Santos (voice)
Desperate Housewives
as Connie Solis
ER
as Sarah Wilson
The Mike Douglas Show
as Self
Golden Globe Awards
as Self - Nominee
Gilmore Girls
as Miss Patty
The Nanny
as Consuela
Knots Landing
as Employee
Scandal
as Federal Judge