Conchata Ferrell

A robust performer with a ringing, resonant voice, Conchata Ferrell could be brassy and cynical or warm and yielding, depending on the demands of the role. She carved an enviable niche primarily in supporting roles on both the big and small screens. After making her theatrical debut in the New York Off-Broadway scene in the 1970s, Ferrell demonstrated her versatility and staying power in a succession of character parts in numerous TV movies, many theatrical films, several TV series and countless guest spots.