Acting

Liz Torres

Born 1947

Known for Just Cause, Joe Dirt, The John Larroquette Show.

18 linked movie credits shown

Born09/27/1947

Age78 years old

BirthplaceThe Bronx, New York City, New York, USA

DepartmentActing

Also known asElizabeth Larrieu 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.