Born: March 28, 1943 – Died: October 12, 2020
Conchata Ferrell, an actress with a remarkable ability to leave a lasting impression on audiences, was born in Loudendale, West Virginia. The daughter of Mescal Loraine (George) and Luther Martin Ferrell, she grew up in a setting far removed from the glitz of Hollywood. Despite the modest beginnings, Ferrell would go on to become a beloved figure in the entertainment industry, known for her versatile acting and distinctive presence.
Early Life and Career
Ferrell's journey to stardom began with her education at West Virginia University and Marshall University, where she graduated with a degree in social studies in education. However, her path took a turn towards the arts, leading her to the theater. She found success off-Broadway as a member of the Circle in the Square theatrical company, particularly in Lanford Wilson's "Hot L Baltimore".
Her breakthrough role came with her portrayal of "April" in the Norman Lear-produced series "Hot l Baltimore" (1975), where she recreated her stage role. Although the series was not a hit on national TV, it set the stage for her steady career in television and films. Ferrell achieved television stardom with her role as "Berta" in "Two and a Half Men" (2003), which brought her Emmy nominations in 2005 and 2007.
Aside from her professional achievements, Ferrell's personal life was anchored by her marriage to Arnie Anderson, with whom she had a daughter. She was known for her passion for video gaming and reading, a hobby she shared with her "Two and a Half Men" co-star Angus T. Jones.
Conchata Ferrell's impact on Hollywood is marked by her ability to bring authenticity and relatability to her roles. Her journey from stage to screen and the versatility she displayed in both mediums are testaments to her status as an icon in the acting world.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Deported | Betsy |
| 2018 | A Very Nutty Christmas (TV Movie) | Clara |
| 2017 | The Ranch (TV Series) | Shirley |
| 2016 | The Axe Murders of Villisca | Mrs. Flanks |
| 2016 | Grace and Frankie (TV Series) | Grandma Jean |
| 2015 | Postal Jerks (TV Movie) | Carmelita |
| 2015 | Krampus | Aunt Dorothy |
| 2003–2015 | Two and a Half Men (TV Series) | Berta |
| 2014 | Wishin' and Hopin' | Sister Agrippina |
| 2013 | Not That, But Something Like That (Short) | Unknown |
| 2012 | Frankenweenie | Bob's Mom (voice) |
| 2007 | Kabluey | Kathleen |
| 2004 | Surviving Eden | Rosemary Flotchky |
| 2003 | Citizen Tony (TV Short) | Bertha Strudel (voice) |
| 2003 | Judging Amy (TV Series) | Maxine's Co-Worker |
| 2003 | Becker (TV Series) | Zora |
| 2000–2003 | The Wild Thornberrys (TV Series) | Grizzly Bear | Harriet (voice) |
| 2002 | Push, Nevada (TV Series) | Martha |
| 2002 | Lloyd in Space (TV Series) | (voice) |
| 2002 | Mr. Deeds | Jan |
| 2002 | Sabrina the Teenage Witch (TV Series) | The Bus Driver |
| 2001 | K-PAX | Betty McAllister |
| 2001 | ER (TV Series) | Mrs. Jenkins |
| 2001 | Going to California (TV Series) | Nurse Lucy |
| 2001 | Amy & Isabelle (TV Movie) | Bev |
| 2001 | The Zeta Project (TV Series) | Dr. Greer (voice) |
| 2001 | Popular (TV Series) | Calamity Jones |
| 2001 | Stranger Inside (TV Movie) | Mama Cass |
| 2000 | Buzz Lightyear of Star Command (TV Series) | Ma (voice) |
| 2000 | Pensacola: Wings of Gold (TV Series) | Helen Wilson |
| 2000 | Get Real (TV Series) | Rosa Hernandez |
| 2000 | *Erin Brockovich* | Brenda |
| 2000 | Crime + Punishment in Suburbia | Bella |
| 1999 | Chicken Soup for the Soul (TV Series) | Mrs. Patterson |
| 1999 | Friends (TV Series) | The Judge |
| 1999 | JAG (TV Series) | Deanne MacKenzie |
| 1999 | Two Guys, a Girl and a Pizza Place (TV Series) | Shawn's Mother |
| 1999 | Touched by an Angel (TV Series) | Irene |
| 1998 | The Naked Truth (TV Series) | Maxine Mansfield |
| 1998 | Buffy the Vampire Slayer (TV Series) | Nurse Greenliegh |
| 1998 | Modern Vampires (TV Movie) | Wanda, Nico's Mother (as Conchetta Ferrell) |
| 1997–1998 | Teen Angel (TV Series) | Pam |
| 1998 | Cow and Chicken (TV Series) | Lady Neighbor | Voice on Phone (voice) |
| 1997 | Aaahh!!! Real Monsters (TV Series) | Simpah (voice) |
| 1997 | ABC TGIF (TV Series) | Pam |
| 1997 | Touch | Virginia Worrel |
| 1996 | Townies (TV Series) | Marge |
| 1996 | My Fellow Americans | Woman Truck Driver |
| 1996 | Sweet Dreams (TV Movie) | Dr. Kate Lowe |
| 1996 | Walker, Texas Ranger (TV Series) | Lureen Smith |
| 1996 | Minor Adjustments (TV Series) | Mrs. Daisy Gotschel |
| 1996 | Freeway | Mrs. Sheets |
| 1995 | Santo Bugito (TV Series) | Ethel Roachmuller (voice) |
| 1992–1995 | Hearts Afire (TV Series) | Dr. Madeline Stoessinger | Dr. Ruth Colquist |
| 1995 | The Client (TV Series) | Rue |
| 1995 | The Mask (TV Series) | Willamina Bubask (voice) |
| 1994–1995 | Duckman: Private Dick/Family Man (TV Series) | Roxanne (voice) |
| 1995 | The Buccaneers (TV Mini Series) | Mrs. Elmsworth |
| 1994 | A Worn Path (Short) | Nurse |
| 1994 | Samurai Cowboy | Bobbi Bob Pickette |
| 1993 | Heaven & Earth | Bernice |
| 1993 | Cobra (TV Series) | Bobby Gutner |
| 1993 | True Romance | Mary Louise Ravencroft |
| 1993 | Sirens (TV Series) | Mrs. Chattle |
| 1993 | The Legend of Prince Valiant (TV Series) | Sage (voice, as Conchita Ferrel) |
| 1993 | The Wild West (TV Mini Series) | Calamity Jane (voice) |
| 1993 | Family Prayers | Mrs. Romeyo |
| 1993 | Dinosaurs (TV Series) | Shelly (voice) |
| 1988–1992 | L.A. Law (TV Series) | Susan Bloom | Lorna Landsberg |
| 1991 | Backfield in Motion (TV Movie) | Ann Bedowski |
| 1991 | Deadly Intentions... Again? (TV Movie) | Joan |
| 1990 | Edward Scissorhands | Helen |
| 1990 | Opposites Attract (TV Movie) | Flo |
| 1990 | Chains of Gold | Martha Burke |
| 1990 | Hollywood Dog (TV Movie) | Unknown |
| 1989 | A Peaceable Kingdom (TV Series) | Kate Galindo |
| 1989 | Hard Time on Planet Earth (TV Series) | Annie |
| 1989 | Your Mother Wears Combat Boots (TV Movie) | Specialist Mononaghee |
| 1989 | Murder, She Wrote (TV Series) | Harriet Lundgren |
| 1988 | Goodbye, Miss 4th of July (TV Movie) | Unknown |
| 1988 | ABC Weekend Specials (TV Series) | Aunt Jill |
| 1988 | Mystic Pizza | Leona |
| 1988 | Portrait of a White Marriage | Mrs. Sturgeon |
| 1988 | CBS Summer Playhouse (TV Series) | Kate |
| 1988 | Sonny Spoon (TV Series) | Tough Habit |
| 1988 | Who's the Boss? (TV Series) | Frances |
| 1988 | For Keeps? | Mrs. Bobrucz |
| 1988 | Hooperman (TV Series) | Eva Parker |
| 1987 | Eye on the Sparrow (TV Movie) | Mary |
| 1987 | Frank's Place (TV Series) | Jan Rudy |
| 1987 | Sledge Hammer! (TV Series) | Judge Ida Grim |
| 1987 | Night Court (TV Series) | Nurse |
| 1986 | Matlock (TV Series) | Mrs. Reese |
| 1986 | Picnic (TV Movie) | Helen Potts |
| 1986 | Where the River Runs Black | Mother Marta |
| 1986 | Samaritan: The Mitch Snyder Story (TV Movie) | Ida Sinclair |
| 1985 | This Is the Life (TV Series) | Unknown |
| 1985 | North Beach and Rawhide (TV Movie) | Doc Norman |
| 1984–1985 | E/R (TV Series) | Nurse Joan Thor |
| 1984 | The Three Wishes of Billy Grier (TV Movie) | Dr. Gardner |
| 1984 | Faerie Tale Theatre (TV Series) | Thumbelina's Mother |
| 1984 | Nadia (TV Movie) | Mili Simonescu |
| 1983 | Emergency Room (TV Movie) | Nurse Sylvia Kaye |
| 1983 | American Playhouse (TV Series) | Faye Doyle |
| 1983 | St. Elsewhere (TV Series) | Gina Barnett |
| 1982 | Cagney & Lacey (TV Series) | Charlene |
| 1982 | Life of the Party: The Story of Beatrice (TV Movie) | Captain Burnsite |
| 1982 | Maggie (TV Series) | Loretta |
| 1982 | Quincy M.E. (TV Series) | Mrs. Werner |
| 1981–1982 | McClain's Law (TV Series) | Vangie Cruise |
| 1981 | Lou Grant (TV Series) | Myra Wexler |
| 1979–1981 | B.J. and the Bear (TV Series) | The Fox |
| 1981 | CBS Afternoon Playhouse (TV Series) | Mamie Trotter |
| 1980 | Knots Landing (TV Series) | Mrs. Messinger |
| 1980 | Rape and Marriage: The Rideout Case (TV Movie) | Helen |
| 1980 | Reunion (TV Movie) | Toni Owens |
| 1980 | The Seduction of Miss Leona (TV Movie) | Hazel Dawson |
| 1979 | The Misadventures of Sheriff Lobo (TV Series) | The Fox |
| 1979 | Before and After (TV Movie) | Marge (as Conchatta Ferrell) |
| 1979 | Heartland | Elinore Randall Stewart |
| 1979 | Madam Sheriff (TV Movie) | Madam Sheriff |
| 1979 | The Love Boat (TV Series) | Bitsy Sheldon |
| 1978 | Who'll Save Our Children? (TV Movie) | Dodie Hart |
| 1978 | A Death in Canaan (TV Movie) | Rita Parsons |
| 1977 | Good Times (TV Series) | Miss Johnson |
| 1977 | The Girl Called Hatter Fox (TV Movie) | Nurse Rinehart |
| 1977 | Blansky's Beauties (TV Series) | Nurse Gibbons |
| 1977 | Mixed Nuts (TV Movie) | Nurse Cassidy |
| 1977 | The Rockford Files (TV Series) | Ella Mae White |
| 1977 | One Day at a Time (TV Series) | Phyllis McDermott |
| 1976 | *Network* | Barbara Schlesinger |
| 1975 | Deadly Hero | Slugger Ann |
| 1975 | Hot l Baltimore (TV Series) | April Green |
| 1974 | Maude (TV Series) | Rita Valdez |
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