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Conchata Ferrell

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Also known as Conchata Galen Ferrell

American actress (1943–2020)

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Conchata Ferrell was an American stage, film, and television actor. Born in Charleston, West Virginia, on March 28, 1943, she began her professional work period in 1974. She received her education at Marshall University and West Virginia University. Ferrell was a recipient of the Theatre World Award.

Her acting career continued until her death on October 12, 2020. She died of cardiac arrest from natural causes. Ferrell was a United States citizen who spoke English. She had three children.

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Film & TV

Acting · Charleston, West Virginia, USA

Conchata Galen Ferrell (March 28, 1943 – October 12, 2020) was an American actress. Although she was a regular cast member of five TV sitcom series, she was best known for playing Berta the housekeeper for all twelve seasons of the sitcom Two and a Half Men. For her performance as Berta, she received two Primetime Emmy Award nominations for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series (in…

Known for

  • Deported — Betsy2020
  • A Very Nutty Christmas — Clara2018
  • The Axe Murders of Villisca — Mrs. Flanks2017
  • The Ranch — Shirley2016
  • Krampus — Aunt Dorothy2015
  • Grace and Frankie — Grandma Jean2015
  • Yellowbird — Marjorie (voice)2014
  • Wishin' and Hopin' — Sister Agrippina2014
  • Frankenweenie — Bob's Mom (voice)2012
  • Kabluey — Kathleen2007

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Music · MusicBrainz

Type
Person
Gender
Female
Origin
United States
Active from
1988-08-03
alternative countryamericanacontemporary countrycountryneo-traditional countryprogressive country

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Key facts

Born
Conchata Galen Ferrell , ( 1943-03-28 ) March 28, 1943, Loudendale, West Virginia , U.S.
Died
October 12, 2020 (2020-10-12) (aged 77), Sherman Oaks, California , U.S.
Burial place
Forest Cemetery, Circleville, Pickaway County, Ohio, U.S.
Education
Marshall University ( BA )
Occupation
Actress
Years active
1964–2020
Spouse
Arnie Anderson ​ ( married</span>"}]]}'>m. 1986 ) ​

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Encyclopedic overview

Conchata Galen Ferrell (March 28, 1943 – October 12, 2020) was an American actress. She played Berta the housekeeper on the sitcom Two and a Half Men from 2003 to 2015, and she received two nominations for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for the role (in 2005 and 2007), as well as a TV Land Award in 2009. Ferrell had previously been nominated for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series for her performance in L.A. Law (in 1992). A seasoned stage actress, Farrell's performance in the stage play The Sea Horse earned her an Obie Award, a Drama Desk Award and a Theatre World Award. Her big screen work included roles in such films as Network (1976), Where the River Runs Black (1986), For Keeps (1988), Edward Scissorhands (1990), True Romance (1993), Erin Brockovich (2000) and Krampus (2015). Farrell's turn in the 1979 frontier western saga Heartland earned her a Western Heritage Award.

Early life

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