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Bess Armstrong
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Armstrong in On Our Own publicity photo, 1977
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Elizabeth Key Armstrong
December 11, 1953 Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
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| Alma mater | Brown University |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1975–present |
| Spouse(s) |
Chris Carreras
(m. 1983; div. 1984)John Fiedler
(m. 1986) |
| Children | 3 |
| Relatives | Alexander Armstrong (grandfather) |
Elizabeth Key "Bess" Armstrong, born on December 11, 1953, is an American actress. She is well-known for her roles in movies like The Four Seasons (1981) and Jaws 3-D (1983). Bess also starred in the TV show My So-Called Life. She has appeared in many other TV films and series throughout her career.
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Early Life and Education
Bess Armstrong was born in Baltimore, Maryland. Her mother, Louise Allen, was a teacher at Bryn Mawr School. Her father, Alexander Armstrong, taught English at the Gilman School. Bess's grandfather, Alexander Armstrong, was a lawyer who served as the Attorney General of Maryland. Bess went to Brown University and earned her degree in 1975.
Acting Career Highlights
Bess Armstrong started her acting career in 1975 in a play called Harmony House. In 1977, she made her first TV appearance. She played Julia Peters in the CBS sitcom On Our Own. She also starred in her first TV movie, Getting Married, in 1978.
Movies and TV Shows in the 1980s
During the 1980s, Bess Armstrong acted in several movies. She was in High Road to China with Tom Selleck. She also appeared in Jaws 3-D alongside Dennis Quaid. Another notable film was Alan Alda's The Four Seasons. She also starred in the TV miniseries Lace. In 1986, she acted with Tom Hanks and Jackie Gleason in the movie Nothing in Common.
Popular Roles in the 1990s and Beyond
In the 1990s, Bess Armstrong became very well-known for her role as Patty Chase. She played this character in the popular series My So-Called Life. After that, she continued to appear in many television films. In 2000, she was a guest star on the NBC sitcom Frasier. Later, in 2008, she played Penelope Kendall on ABC's Boston Legal. Bess Armstrong is still active in acting today. She has had recurring roles in shows like House of Lies. She has also appeared in popular series such as Castle, Mad Men, NCIS, S.W.A.T., and Grey's Anatomy.
Personal Life
Bess Armstrong married John Fiedler on April 12, 1986. John Fiedler worked as an executive at Columbia Pictures.
Selected Film and Television Roles
Bess Armstrong has had many roles in both movies and television. Here are some of her notable appearances:
Film Roles
- 1981: The Four Seasons as Ginny Newley
- 1983: High Road to China as Eve
- 1983: Jaws 3-D as Dr. Kathryn 'Kay' Morgan
- 1986: Nothing in Common as Donna Mildred Martin
- 1997: That Darn Cat as Judy Randall
- 1998: Pecker as Dr. Klompus
- 2000: Diamond Men as Katie Harnish
Television Roles
- 1977–1978: On Our Own as Julia Peters (Main cast)
- 1978: Getting Married as Kristine Lawrence (TV movie)
- 1984: Lace as Judy Hale (Miniseries)
- 1994–1995: My So-Called Life as Patty Chase (Main cast)
- 2000, 2004: Frasier as Kelly Kirkland (Episodes: "Mary Christmas" and "Frasier-Lite")
- 2008: Boston Legal as Penelope Kimball (2 episodes)
- 2010: Castle as Paula Casillas (Episode: "He's Dead, She's Dead")
- 2013–2014: House of Lies as Julianne Hotschragar (Recurring role)
- 2014: NCIS as Senator Denise O'Hara (Episode: "Dressed to Kill")
- 2018–2019: S.W.A.T. as Mayor Barrett (3 episodes)
- 2019–2025: Grey's Anatomy as Maureen Lincoln (4 episodes)
- 2019–2021: Bosch as Judge Sobel (Recurring role)
- 2024: The Good Doctor as Eileen Lim
- 2025: The Irrational as Renee Franklin (Episode "Straight from the Heart")
See also
In Spanish: Bess Armstrong para niños
