Marsha Warfield facts for kids
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Marsha Warfield
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Marsha Francine Warfield
March 5, 1954 Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
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| Occupation | Actress, comedian |
| Years active | 1977–present |
Marsha Francine Warfield, born on March 5, 1954, is a talented American actress and comedian. She grew up in Chicago, Illinois, and went to Calumet High School. Marsha is widely recognized for her role as Roz Russell, a tough and straightforward bailiff, on the popular TV show Night Court. She played this character from 1986 to 1992 and even returned for a few guest appearances in the 2023 version of the show.
Before her time on Night Court, Marsha Warfield also worked as a writer and performer on The Richard Pryor Show. Later, she joined the cast of the sitcom Empty Nest as Dr. Maxine Douglas from 1993 to 1995.
Marsha's Acting Career
Marsha Warfield has appeared in several movies and many television shows. Her film roles include D.C. Cab (1983) and Mask (1985).
Television Appearances
She has been a guest star on many well-known TV series. Some of these include:
- Riptide
- Family Ties
- Cheers
- Living Single
- In Living Color
- Cybill
- Moesha
- Smart Guy
- Touched by an Angel
- Clueless
- 9-1-1
- The Upshaws
Hosting and Comedy
Marsha also hosted her own talk show, The Marsha Warfield Show, which aired for about ten months from 1990 to 1991. Besides acting, she is a successful stand-up comedian. She has performed on shows like The Comedy Shop. In 1979, she won the San Francisco International Comedy Competition, beating out other comedians like Dana Carvey.
Marsha's Personal Life
Marsha Warfield's character, Roz, on Night Court, was shown getting married in the 2023 revival of the show. Marsha has mentioned that this kind of storyline would not have been possible during the original run of the show.
