Patricia Belcher facts for kids

Patricia Belcher is a talented American actress. She has starred in many movies, TV shows, and plays. You might know her best as Mrs. Dabney from the Disney Channel show Good Luck Charlie. She also played Caroline Julian, a lawyer, in the FOX crime show Bones.

Patricia Belcher has also been in several popular films. These include Jeepers Creepers (2001), 500 Days of Summer (2009), and Bad Words (2013). More recently, she appeared in Kajillionaire (2020) and Gatlopp (2022).

About Patricia Belcher

Patricia Belcher was born in Helena, Montana, in the United States. She is of African-American background. Before she became a famous actress, she even appeared on the game show Jeopardy!.

Patricia Belcher is often chosen to play characters who are in charge. She frequently plays judges, doctors, nurses, or government officials. These roles often add a funny touch to the shows and movies she is in.

Her Acting Career

Patricia Belcher has appeared in many films. Some of her movie roles include The Number 23, Unknown, and Heartbreakers.

In 2001, Patricia Belcher played Jezelle Gay Hartman in the scary movie Jeepers Creepers. Her role was a psychic, someone who can see the future. This movie was very successful around the world.

TV Show Roles

Patricia Belcher has also been a guest star or had a regular role in many TV series. These include Everybody Loves Raymond, Boston Legal, Seinfeld, and How to Get Away with Murder.

From 2006 to 2017, she had a recurring role on the TV show Bones. She played Caroline Julian, a sharp and witty lawyer.

In 2009, she appeared in the romantic comedy (500) Days of Summer. She played a character named Millie. This movie was also a big success at the box office. Around the same time, she had a recurring role as Janet S. Crotum in Better Off Ted.

After Better Off Ted ended, Patricia Belcher joined the cast of the Disney Channel sitcom Good Luck Charlie. She played the funny neighbor, Mrs. Estelle Dabney. This show was very popular and ran for four seasons, ending in 2014.

In 2013, she was in the movie Bad Words. She also lent her voice to the video game Dead Island: Riptide, playing the character Chimamanda Lobo. Later that year, she worked again with the director of Jeepers Creepers, Victor Salva, on the horror film Dark House.

More recently, in 2022, she had a small part in the movie Father Stu. She also started a recurring role on another Disney Channel sitcom, The Villains of Valley View.

Notable Film Roles

• Jeepers Creepers (2001) as Jezelle Gay Hartman
• 500 Days of Summer (2009) as Millie Belcher
• Bad Words (2013) as Ingrid
• Kajillionaire (2020) as Althea
• Gatlopp (2022) as Virginia
• Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania (2023) as Ant-Man Fan

Notable Television Roles

• The Norm Show (1999–2001) as Landlady
• The Hughleys (1998–2000) as Jessie Mae
• Bones (2006–2017) as Caroline Julian
• Better Off Ted (2009–2010) as Janet S. Crotum
• Good Luck Charlie (2010–2014) as Mrs. Estelle Dabney
• The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder (2022–2023) as Principal Hightower (voice)
• The Villains of Valley View (2022–2023) as Celia

See also

In Spanish: Patricia Belcher para niños