Conchata Ferrell
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| Conchata Ferrell | |
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| Born | 28 March 1943 Charleston, West Virginia  |
| Spouse(s) | Arnie Anderson |
Conchata Galen Ferrell (born March 28, 1943) is an American actress, most recently known for her role as Berta the housekeeper in the CBS sitcom Two and a Half Men, for which she received a 2005 and a 2007 Emmy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series. She was previously nominated in 1992 for Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series for her role as Susan Bloom on L.A. Law.
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[edit] Personal life
Ferrell was born in Charleston, West Virginia, the daughter of Mescal Loraine (née George) and Luther Martin Ferrell. [1][2] She attended West Virginia University, and graduated from Marshall University with a degree in social studies in education. She is married to Arnie Anderson and has one daughter.
[edit] Career
Ferrell began her career on the stage, appearing in the original Broadway cast of Lanford Wilson's Hot L Baltimore and winning both the Drama Desk and Obie Awards for the off-Broadway The Sea Horse. A successful character actress, her career has spanned three decades and includes supporting roles in such films as Network, Mystic Pizza, Edward Scissorhands, Erin Brockovich, Mr. Deeds and K-PAX. Her other television credits include Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Hot L Baltimore, B.J. and the Bear, Good Times, Hearts Afire, Townies, Night Court, and Push, Nevada. She has also made memorable appearances portraying blunt, authoritative judges (The "Jagged Sledge" episode of Sledge Hammer! in 1987, and on "The One With Joey's Porsche" episode of Friends in 1999).
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