Liz Torres
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- September 27, 1947
- Birthplace
- The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA
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. Description above from the Wikipedia article Liz Torres, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Filmography
Drink Coffee, Talk Fast 2026
as Self
My Mom and the Girl 2017
as Irlanda
Tab Hunter Confidential 2015
as Self
Expecting Love 2008
as Juanita
Taylor 2005
as Teri Richards
Joe Dirt 2001
as Beauty College Woman
Once Upon A Christmas 2000
as The Tooth Fairy
The Princess and the Barrio Boy 2000
as Minerva's mother
Luminarias 2000
Actor
Permanent Midnight 1998
as Dita
Storm Chasers: Revenge of the Twister 1998
as Wallace Houston
The Odd Couple II 1998
as Maria
The Wonderful Ice Cream Suit 1998
as Ruby Escadrillo
Just Cause 1995
as Delores Rodriguez
Attack of the 5 Ft. 2 Women 1994
as Lenora's Mother
Greyhounds 1994
Actor
A Million to Juan 1994
as Mrs. Delgado
Rescue Me 1993
as Carney
Bloodfist IV: Die Trying 1992
as Lt. Garcia
Maid for Each Other 1992
as Lucy
Lena's Holiday 1991
as Cabbie's Wife
Opposites Attract 1990
Actor
Thieves of Fortune 1990
as Big Rosa
Sweet 15 1990
Actor
- Miracle at Beekman's Place
Miracle at Beekman's Place 1988
as Isabella D'Agostino
Hot to Trot 1988
as Bea
Sunset 1988
as Rosa
Addicted to His Love 1988
as Bernice
Poker Alice 1987
as Big Erma
Kate's Secret 1986
as Laura
America 1986
as Dolores Frantico
- Ordinary Heroes
Ordinary Heroes 1986
as Miss Cortez
Father of Hell Town 1985
as Miss Morales
Her Life as a Man 1984
as Susie
More Wild Wild West 1980
as Juanita
Murder Can Hurt You! 1980
as Mrs. Palumbo
Scavenger Hunt 1979
as Lady Zero
Pinocchio 1976
as The Cat
You've Got To Walk It Like You Talk It or You'll Lose That Beat 1971
as Singer in Men's Room
Utterly Without Redeeming Social Value 1969
as Park Prostitute
Credits from TMDB.