Bess Armstrong

Biography

Bess Armstrong (born December 11, 1953) is an American film and television actress.

Career Overview

Bess Armstrong has 57 screen credits in a career dating back to 1962. Their work is anchored in the Jaws universe with 1 titles. Signature works include My So-Called Life, Jaws 3-D, Dream Lover. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For

Acting

Gender

female

Known Credits

57

Birth Date

1953-12-11 00:00:00

Birth Place

Baltimore, Maryland, USA

Known For

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  My So-Called Life
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  Jaws 3-D
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  Dream Lover
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  High Road to China
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  Pecker
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  Mother, Mother

Associated Universes

• Jaws (1 titles)

Frequent Collaborators

• Claire Danes (1 collaborations)
• Tom Irwin (1 collaborations)
• Wilson Cruz (1 collaborations)
• Devon Gummersall (1 collaborations)
• A. J. Langer (1 collaborations)
• Jared Leto (1 collaborations)
• Devon Odessa (1 collaborations)
• Lisa Wilhoit (1 collaborations)
• Dennis Quaid (1 collaborations)
• Simon MacCorkindale (1 collaborations)

Credits

• actors (57 credits)

  • The Irrational

    - Straight From the Heart (2025) ... Renee Franklin actor actors
    2023
  • Love and Sunshine

    Margo Terry

    actor

    actors
    2019
  • The Good Doctor

    - Goodbye (2024) ... Eileen Lim actor actors

    - M.C.E. (2024) ... Eileen Lim actor actors

    - Who at Peace (2024) ... Eileen Lim actor actors

    - Date Night (2024) ... Eileen Lim actor actors
    2017
  • S.W.A.T.

    - Pride (2019) ... Mayor Barrett actor actors

    - Encore (2019) ... Mayor Barrett actor actors

    - Inheritance (2018) ... Mayor Barrett actor actors
    2017
  • Diagnosis Delicious

    Lynn Cosworth

    actor

    actors
    2016
  • Bosch

    - The Greater Good (2021) ... Donna Sobel actor actors

    - Jury's Still Out (2021) ... Donna Sobel actor actors

    - Sabes Demasiado (2021) ... Donna Sobel actor actors

    - The Dog You Feed (2021) ... Donna Sobel actor actors

    - Brazen (2021) ... Donna Sobel actor actors
    2015
  • Zoo

    - Jamie's Got a Gun (2016) ... Dr. Elizabeth Oz actor actors

    - The Silence of the Cicadas (2015) ... Elizabeth actor actors
    2015
  • I Married Who?

    Elaine

    actor

    actors
    2012
  • Scandal

    - Watch Me (2017) ... Senator Diane Greenwald actor actors
    2012
  • Longmire

    - From This Day Forward (2016) ... actor actors
    2012
  • Switched at Birth

    - A Mad Tea Party (2015) ... Professor Marillo actor actors

    - At the First Clear Word (2015) ... Professor Marillo actor actors

    - We Were So Close That Nothing Use to Stand Between Us (2015) ... Professor Marillo actor actors

    - Bracing The Waves (2015) ... Professor Marillo actor actors

    - And It Cannot Be Changed (2015) ... Professor Marillo actor actors
    2011
  • Castle

    - He's Dead, She's Dead (2010) ... Paula Casillas actor actors
    2009
  • Corporate Affairs

    Emily Parker

    actor

    actors
    2008
  • True Blood

    - Lost Cause (2014) ... Nancy Mills actor actors
    2008
  • Mad Men

    - Far Away Places (2012) ... Catherine Orcutt actor actors
    2007
  • Grey's Anatomy

    - Love You Like a Love Song (2025) ... Maureen Lincoln actor actors

    - Good as Hell (2021) ... Maureen Lincoln actor actors

    - Sorry Doesn't Always Make It Right (2021) ... Maureen Lincoln actor actors

    - Whistlin' Past the Graveyard (2019) ... Maureen Lincoln actor actors
    2005
  • Criminal Minds

    - Zoe's Reprise (2009) ... Sheila Hawkes actor actors
    2005
  • Boston Legal

    - Made in China (1) (2008) ... Penelope Kimball actor actors

    - Mad About You (2008) ... Penelope Kimball actor actors
    2004
  • One Tree Hill

    - The Last Day of Our Acquaintance (2010) ... Lydia James actor actors

    - At the Bottom of Everything (2010) ... Lydia James actor actors

    - My Attendance Is Bad But My Intentions Are Good (2010) ... Lydia James actor actors

    - The Truth Doesn't Make a Noise (2004) ... Lydia James actor actors

    - The Desperate Kingdom of Love (2004) ... Lydia James actor actors
    2003
  • Her Best Friend's Husband

    Mandy Roberts

    actor

    actors
    2002
  • CSI: Crime Scene Investigation

    - CSI Unplugged (2012) ... Patricia Lydecker actor actors
    2000
  • Forever Love

    Gail

    actor

    actors
    1998
  • Pecker

    Dr. Klompus

    actor

    actors
    1998
  • That Darn Cat

    Judy Randall

    actor

    actors
    1997
  • She Cried No

    Denise Connell

    actor

    actors
    1996
  • The Perfect Daughter

    Jill Michaelson

    actor

    actors
    1996
  • Forgotten Sins

    Roberta 'Bobbie' Bradshaw

    actor

    actors
    1996
  • Mixed Blessings

    Pilar Graham Coleman

    actor

    actors
    1995
  • Stolen Innocence

    Becky Sapp

    actor

    actors
    1995
  • She Stood Alone: The Tailhook Scandal

    Barbara Pope

    actor

    actors
    1995
  • The Lies Boys Tell

    Connie

    actor

    actors
    1994
  • My So-Called Life

    Patty Chase

    actor

    actors

    - In Dreams Begin Responsibilities (1995) ... Patty Chase actor actors

    - Weekend (1995) ... Patty Chase actor actors

    - Betrayal (1995) ... Patty Chase actor actors

    - Resolutions (1995) ... Patty Chase actor actors

    - So-Called Angels (1994) ... Patty Chase actor actors
    1994
  • Dream Lover

    Elaine

    actor

    actors
    1994
  • Serial Mom

    Eugene Sutphin's Nurse (uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    1994
  • Touched by an Angel

    - How Do You Spell Faith? (1998) ... Mary Gibson actor actors
    1994
  • The Skateboard Kid

    Maggie

    actor

    actors
    1993
  • Frasier

    - Frasier-Lite (2004) ... Kelly Kirkland actor actors

    - Mary Christmas (2000) ... Kelly Kirkland actor actors
    1993
  • The Nanny

    - I Don't Remember Mama (1994) ... Sara Sheffield (uncredited) actor actors
    1993
  • Batman: The Animated Series

    - Fire from Olympus (1993) ... Clio (voice) actor actors
    1992
  • Second Sight

    Sister Elizabeth

    actor

    actors
    1989
  • Mother, Mother

    Kate Watson

    actor

    actors
    1989
  • Tales from the Crypt

    - What's Cookin' (1992) ... Erma actor actors
    1989
  • Nothing in Common

    Donna Mildred Martin

    actor

    actors
    1986
  • 11th Victim

    Jill Kelso

    actor

    actors
    1984
  • The House of God

    Cissy Anderson

    actor

    actors
    1984
  • Jaws 3-D

    Dr. Kathryn Morgan

    actor

    actors
    1983
  • The Making of Jaws 3-D: Sharks Don't Die

    actor

    actors
    1983
  • High Road to China

    Eve 'Evie' Tozer

    actor

    actors
    1983
  • This Girl for Hire

    B' T' Brady

    actor

    actors
    1983
  • Jekyll and Hyde... Together Again

    Mary Carew

    actor

    actors
    1982
  • Barefoot In the Park

    Corrie Bratter

    actor

    actors
    1982
  • The Four Seasons

    Ginny Newley (Callan)

    actor

    actors
    1981
  • Walking Through the Fire

    Laurel Lee

    actor

    actors
    1979
  • How to Pick Up Girls!

    Sally Claybrook

    actor

    actors
    1978
  • Getting Married

    Kristine Lawrence

    actor

    actors
    1978
  • The Love Boat

    - The Man Who Loved Women/A Different Girl/Oh, My Aching Brother (1978) ... Laura Stanton actor actors
    1977
  • The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

    - Episode 93 (1978) ... Self actor actors
    1962