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Liz Torres

Actor

Liz Torres

Born September 27, 1947 in The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA38 films

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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Just Cause posterFirst watchJust Cause19956.3as Delores RodriguezA Harvard professor is lured back into the courtroom after twenty-five years to take the case of a young black man condemned to death for the horrific murder of a child.View film

Essential films

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Filmography

38 films as actor
  1. 2017My Mom and the GirlIrlanda
  2. 2008Expecting LoveJuanita
  3. 2005TaylorTeri Richards
  4. 2001Joe DirtBeauty College Woman
  5. 2000Once Upon A ChristmasThe Tooth Fairy
  6. 2000The Princess and the Barrio BoyMinerva's mother
  7. 2000Luminarias
  8. 1998Permanent MidnightDita
  9. 1998Storm Chasers: Revenge of the TwisterWallace Houston
  10. 1998The Odd Couple IIMaria
  11. 1998The Wonderful Ice Cream SuitRuby Escadrillo
  12. 1995Just CauseDelores Rodriguez
  13. 1994Attack of the 5 Ft. 2 WomenLenora's Mother
  14. 1994Greyhounds
  15. 1994A Million to JuanMrs. Delgado
  16. 1993Rescue MeCarney
  17. 1992Bloodfist IV: Die TryingLt. Garcia
  18. 1992Maid for Each OtherLucy
  19. 1991Lena's HolidayCabbie's Wife
  20. 1990Opposites Attract
  21. 1990Thieves of FortuneBig Rosa
  22. 1990Sweet 15
  23. 1988Miracle at Beekman's PlaceIsabella D'Agostino
  24. 1988Hot to TrotBea
  25. 1988SunsetRosa
  26. 1988Addicted to His LoveBernice
  27. 1987Poker AliceBig Erma
  28. 1986Kate's SecretLaura
  29. 1986AmericaDolores Frantico
  30. 1986Ordinary HeroesMiss Cortez
  31. 1985Father of Hell TownMiss Morales
  32. 1984Her Life as a ManSusie
  33. 1980More Wild Wild WestJuanita
  34. 1980Murder Can Hurt You!Mrs. Palumbo
  35. 1979Scavenger HuntLady Zero
  36. 1976PinocchioThe Cat
  37. 1971You've Got To Walk It Like You Talk It or You'll Lose That BeatSinger in Men's Room
  38. 1969Utterly Without Redeeming Social ValuePark Prostitute