Liz Torres
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.
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Movies (40)

Drink Coffee, Talk Fast
2026 · Self

My Mom and the Girl
2017 · Irlanda

Tab Hunter Confidential
2015 · Self

Expecting Love
2008 · Juanita

Taylor
2005 · Teri Richards

Joe Dirt
2001 · Beauty College Woman

Once Upon A Christmas
2000 · The Tooth Fairy

The Princess and the Barrio Boy
2000 · Minerva's mother

Luminarias
2000

Permanent Midnight
1998 · Dita

Storm Chasers: Revenge of the Twister
1998 · Wallace Houston

The Odd Couple II
1998 · Maria

The Wonderful Ice Cream Suit
1998 · Ruby Escadrillo

Just Cause
1995 · Delores Rodriguez

Attack of the 5 Ft. 2 Women
1994 · Lenora's Mother

Greyhounds
1994

A Million to Juan
1994 · Mrs. Delgado

Rescue Me
1993 · Carney

Bloodfist IV: Die Trying
1992 · Lt. Garcia

Maid for Each Other
1992 · Lucy

Lena's Holiday
1991 · Cabbie's Wife

Opposites Attract
1990

Thieves of Fortune
1990 · Big Rosa

Sweet 15
1990
Miracle at Beekman's Place
1988 · Isabella D'Agostino

Hot to Trot
1988 · Bea

Sunset
1988 · Rosa

Addicted to His Love
1988 · Bernice

Poker Alice
1987 · Big Erma

Kate's Secret
1986 · Laura

America
1986 · Dolores Frantico
Ordinary Heroes
1986 · Miss Cortez

Father of Hell Town
1985 · Miss Morales

Her Life as a Man
1984 · Susie

More Wild Wild West
1980 · Juanita

Murder Can Hurt You!
1980 · Mrs. Palumbo

Scavenger Hunt
1979 · Lady Zero

Pinocchio
1976 · The Cat

You've Got To Walk It Like You Talk It or You'll Lose That Beat
1971 · Singer in Men's Room

Utterly Without Redeeming Social Value
1969 · Park Prostitute
TV shows (52)

Día a Día
2017 · Tia Bitchy

Gilmore Girls: Un nuevo año
2016 · Miss Patty

Devious Maids
2013 · Mirta Hernandez

Escándalo
2012 · Federal Judge

Private Practice
2007 · Judge Ortiz

Betty, Mi fea bella
2006 · Evelyn

American Dad!
2005 · Councilwoman Santos (voice)

Esposas Desesperadas
2004 · Connie Solis

First Monday
2002

The Fighting Fitzgeralds
2001

Taina
2001 · Shevchenko

Gilmore Girls
2000 · Miss Patty

The Brothers García
2000 · Tia Gaby

Jesse
1998 · Rosa Vasquez

Rude Awakening
1998 · Rosa

Over the Top
1997 · Rose

Ally McBeal
1997 · Hanna Goldstein

Smart Guy
1997 · Principal Maldonado

Tracey Takes On...
1996

Moesha
1996 · Angela

Caroline in the City
1995 · Elizabeth

Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
1995 · Delores (voice), The Fairy Madrina (voice), Isabel (voice), The Pig Farmer's Wife (voice), Malinal (voice)

ER
1994 · Sarah Wilson

The Nanny
1993 · Consuela

The John Larroquette Show
1993 · Mahalia Sanchez

Good Advice
1993 · Juanita

Gabriel's Fire
1990
City
1990

The Famous Teddy Z
1989

Alien Nation
1989 · Dr. Tamayo

Quantum Leap
1989 · Angelita Carmen Guadalupe Cecelia Jimenez

Empty Nest
1988

The Wonder Years
1988 · Mrs. Gambino

Sledge Hammer!
1986 · Maid

L.A. Law
1986 · Linda Ruiz-Quinones

Hunter
1984 · Maria Fuentes

Blue Thunder
1984 · Rosie

The New Odd Couple
1982 · Maria

Tucker's Witch
1982

Gimme a Break!
1981 · Secretary

Checking In
1981

Hill Street Blues
1981

Knots Landing
1979 · Employee

Just Friends
1979
Easy Does It... Starring Frankie Avalon
1976

Starsky & Hutch
1975 · Anita
Ben Vereen... Comin' at Ya
1975

The Jeffersons
1975

All in the Family
1971 · Teresa Betancourt

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962 · Self

The Mike Douglas Show
1961 · Self

Golden Globe Awards
1944 · Self - Nominee

