Teri Polo

Biography

​From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.   Theresa Elizabeth "Teri" Polo (born June 1, 1969) is an American actress known for her role of Pam Focker in the movie Meet the Parents (2000) and its two sequels, Meet the Fockers (2004) and Little Fockers (2010). She was one of the stars in the sitcom I'm with Her, as well as the political drama series The West Wing. Description above from the Wikipedia article Teri Polo , licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Career Overview

Teri Polo has 86 screen credits in a career dating back to 1989. Their work spans 3 cinematic universes — most prominently Meet the Parents with 4 titles. Signature works include Northern Exposure, The Fosters, Meet the Parents. 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

86

Birth Date

1969-06-01 00:00:00

Birth Place

Dover, Delaware, USA

Known For

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  Northern Exposure
• 

  The Fosters
• 

  Meet the Parents
• 

  Meet the Fockers
• 

  Focker-in-Law
• 

  The Man in the Window

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 3 universes

• Meet the Parents (4 titles)
• JL Family Ranch Collection (2 titles)
• The Arrival Collection (1 titles)

Frequent Collaborators

• Ben Stiller (3 collaborations)
• Robert De Niro (3 collaborations)
• Blythe Danner (3 collaborations)
• Owen Wilson (3 collaborations)
• Kali Rocha (2 collaborations)
• Rob Morrow (1 collaborations)
• Janine Turner (1 collaborations)
• Barry Corbin (1 collaborations)
• John Cullum (1 collaborations)
• Darren E. Burrows (1 collaborations)

Credits

• actors (86 credits)

  • Focker-in-Law

    Pam Byrnes-Focker

    actor

    actors
    2026
  • The Evilry

    Linda

    actor

    actors
    2026
  • Caroline

    actor

    actors
    2026
  • Lies We Follow

    Margaret

    actor

    actors
    2026
  • The Man in the Window

    Sarah

    actor

    actors
    2026
  • Relative Control

    Sara

    actor

    actors
    2025
  • Spread

    Prudence

    actor

    actors
    2024
  • The Ravine

    Carolyn Bianci

    actor

    actors
    2022
  • Four Cousins and a Christmas

    Angela

    actor

    actors
    2021
  • Fourth Grade

    Kate

    actor

    actors
    2021
  • FBI: International

    - Tuxhorn (2024) ... Tess Chaplain / 'Angela Cassidy' actor actors
    2021
  • JL Family Ranch: The Wedding Gift

    Rebecca

    actor

    actors
    2020
  • All for Nikki

    Liz Steadman

    actor

    actors
    2020
  • Deadly Switch

    Olivia

    actor

    actors
    2019
  • Good Trouble

    - All These Engagements (2024) ... Stef Foster actor actors

    - You Can't Always Get What You Want (2024) ... Stef Foster actor actors

    - Turkey for Me, Turkey for You (2023) ... Stef Foster actor actors

    - Under Pressure (2023) ... Stef Foster actor actors

    - Kiss Me and Smile for Me (2022) ... Stef Foster actor actors
    2019
  • Deadly Delusion

    Dr. Leary

    actor

    actors
    2018
  • 25 Words or Less

    - Episode 107 () ... Self actor actors

    - Episode 70 () ... Self actor actors

    - 67 () ... Self actor actors
    2018
  • J.L. Family Ranch

    Rebecca

    actor

    actors
    2016
  • Outlaws and Angels

    Ada Tildon

    actor

    actors
    2016
  • Love, Again

    Chloe

    actor

    actors
    2015
  • Romantically Speaking

    Penny

    actor

    actors
    2015
  • The Christmas Shepherd

    Sally Brown

    actor

    actors
    2014
  • Authors Anonymous

    Colette Mooney

    actor

    actors
    2014
  • A Bit of Bad Luck

    Amanda

    actor

    actors
    2014
  • Final Recourse

    Brooke Holton

    actor

    actors
    2013
  • The Fosters

    Stef Foster

    actor

    actors

    - Where the Heart Is (2018) ... Stef Foster actor actors

    - Turks & Caicos (2018) ... Stef Foster actor actors

    - Meet The Fosters (2018) ... Stef Foster actor actors

    - Many Roads (2018) ... Stef Foster actor actors

    - Just Say Yes (2018) ... Stef Foster actor actors
    2013
  • The Christmas Heart

    Ann

    actor

    actors
    2012
  • Christmas Angel

    Melinda Mead

    actor

    actors
    2012
  • Beyond

    Sarah Noble

    actor

    actors
    2012
  • A Taste of Romance

    Sara Westbrook

    actor

    actors
    2012
  • We Have Your Husband

    Jayne Valseca

    actor

    actors
    2011
  • Little Fockers

    Pam Byrnes-Focker

    actor

    actors
    2010
  • Law & Order: LA

    - Hayden Tract (2011) ... Casey Winters actor actors

    - Zuma Canyon (2011) ... Casey Winters actor actors

    - Echo Park (2010) ... Casey Winters actor actors
    2010
  • The Beacon

    Bryn Shaw

    actor

    actors
    2009
  • The Hole

    Susan Thompson

    actor

    actors
    2009
  • 2:13

    Amanda Richardson

    actor

    actors
    2009
  • Expecting a Miracle

    Donna Stanhope

    actor

    actors
    2009
  • Royal Pains

    - Stranger Danger (2016) ... Diana Underhill actor actors
    2009
  • Castle

    - Pretty Dead (2011) ... Kayla Baron actor actors
    2009
  • Drop Dead Diva

    - The Magic Bullet (2009) ... Jillian Ford actor actors
    2009
  • Full of It

    Mrs. Moran

    actor

    actors
    2007
  • Love Is a Four Letter Word

    Emily Bennett

    actor

    actors
    2007
  • Legacy of Fear

    Detective Jeanne 'JJ' Joyce

    actor

    actors
    2006
  • For the Love of a Child

    Yvonne

    actor

    actors
    2006
  • Hell's Kitchen

    - Top 17 Compete (2014) ... Self - Restaurant Patron actor actors
    2005
  • Criminal Minds

    - I Love You, Tommy Brown (2012) ... Maggie Hallman actor actors
    2005
  • Medium

    - It's a Wonderful Death (2010) ... Mary-Louise Graff actor actors
    2005
  • Ghost Whisperer

    - Body of Water (2009) ... Nikki actor actors

    - This Joint's Haunted (2009) ... Nikki actor actors
    2005
  • Numb3rs

    - Nine Wives (2007) ... Rachel Willons actor actors
    2005
  • The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson

    - Teri Polo / Eddie Steeples / Wyclef Jean (2005) ... Self actor actors
    2005
  • Meet the Fockers

    Pam Byrnes

    actor

    actors
    2004
  • Beyond Borders

    Charlotte Jordan

    actor

    actors
    2003
  • Straight from the Heart

    Jordan Donovan

    actor

    actors
    2003
  • Jimmy Kimmel Live!

    - Episode 174 (2003) ... Self actor actors
    2003
  • Second String

    Connie Heller

    actor

    actors
    2002
  • Monk

    - Mr. Monk Is the Best Man (2009) ... Stephanie Briggs actor actors
    2002
  • CSI: Miami

    - Gone Baby Gone (2008) ... Jill Walsh actor actors
    2002
  • Domestic Disturbance

    Susan

    actor

    actors
    2001
  • The Unsaid

    Barbara Lonigan

    actor

    actors
    2001
  • Meet the Parents

    Pam Byrnes

    actor

    actors
    2000
  • Curb Your Enthusiasm

    - Side Sitting (2020) ... Rita actor actors
    2000
  • Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

    - American Disgrace (2014) ... Cordelia Bauer actor actors

    - Confession (2008) ... Dana Kelley actor actors
    1999
  • The West Wing

    - Tomorrow (2006) ... Helen Santos actor actors

    - The Last Hurrah (2006) ... Helen Santos actor actors

    - Transition (2006) ... Helen Santos actor actors

    - Requiem (2006) ... Helen Santos actor actors

    - Election Day (2) (2006) ... Helen Santos actor actors
    1999
  • The Marriage Fool

    Susan Prescot

    actor

    actors
    1998
  • A Father for Brittany

    Kim Lussier

    actor

    actors
    1998
  • Felicity

    - Family Affairs (1999) ... Maggie Sherwood actor actors

    - Getting Lucky (1999) ... Maggie Sherwood actor actors

    - The Love Bug (1999) ... Maggie Sherwood actor actors

    - Crash (1999) ... Maggie Sherwood actor actors

    - The Depths (1999) ... Maggie Sherwood actor actors
    1998
  • Brimstone

    - Mourning After (1999) ... Det. Sgt. Delilah Ash actor actors

    - Ashes (1998) ... Det. Sgt. Delilah Ash actor actors

    - Slayer (1998) ... Det. Sgt. Delilah Ash actor actors

    - Executioner (1998) ... Det. Sgt. Delilah Ash actor actors

    - Poem (1998) ... Det. Sgt. Delilah Ash actor actors
    1998
  • A Prayer in the Dark

    Janet Hayworth

    actor

    actors
    1997
  • The Practice

    - Baby Love (1) (2003) ... Sarah Barker actor actors

    - Heroes and Villians (2003) ... Sarah Barker actor actors

    - Les Is More (2003) ... Sarah Barker actor actors

    - Capitol Crimes (2003) ... Sarah Barker actor actors

    - Burnout (2003) ... Sarah Barker actor actors
    1997
  • Full Circle

    Tana Roberts

    actor

    actors
    1996
  • The Arrival

    Char

    actor

    actors
    1996
  • The Outer Limits

    - Identity Crisis (1998) ... Sally McCoy actor actors
    1995
  • Golden Gate

    Cynthia

    actor

    actors
    1994
  • Chicago Hope

    - Heartbreak (1995) ... Sarah Jane Petty actor actors
    1994
  • Due South

    - They Eat Horses, Don't They? (1994) ... Stephanie Cabot actor actors
    1994
  • The House of the Spirits

    Rosa

    actor

    actors
    1993
  • Quick

    Quick

    actor

    actors
    1993
  • Aspen Extreme

    Robin

    actor

    actors
    1993
  • Late Night with Conan O'Brien

    - Kevin James, Teri Polo, Ken Burns (2003) ... Self - Guest actor actors
    1993
  • Frasier

    - Legal Tender Love and Care (2000) ... Abby Michaels actor actors
    1993
  • Passed Away

    Rachel Scanlan

    actor

    actors
    1992
  • Mystery Date

    Geena Matthews

    actor

    actors
    1991
  • Born to Ride

    Beryl Ann Devers

    actor

    actors
    1991
  • Northern Exposure

    Michelle Schowdowski Capra

    actor

    actors

    - Tranquility Base (1995) ... Michelle Schowdowski Capra actor actors

    - Let's Dance (1995) ... Michelle Schowdowski Capra actor actors

    - Ursa Minor (1995) ... Michelle Schowdowski Capra actor actors

    - Buss Stop (1995) ... Michelle Schowdowski Capra actor actors

    - Balls (1995) ... Michelle Schowdowski Capra actor actors
    1990
  • People Like Us

    Justine Altemus Slatkin

    actor

    actors
    1990
  • Tales from the Crypt

    - Revenge Is the Nuts (1994) ... Sheila actor actors
    1989