Liz Torres

Liz Torres
Torres in 2003
Born	Elizabeth Larrieu Torres[1] (1947-09-27) September 27, 1947 (age 77) The Bronx, New York, U.S.
Occupation(s)	Actress, singer, comedian
Years active	1967–present
Spouse	Peter Locke ​ (m. 1974)​

Elizabeth Larrieu Torres (born September 27, 1947) is an American actress, singer, and comedian. Torres is best known for her role as Mahalia Sanchez in the NBC comedy series The John Larroquette Show (1993–1996), for which she received two Primetime Emmy and Golden Globe Award nominations. She is also known for her role as Patricia "Miss Patty" LaCosta in The WB family comedic drama series Amy Sherman-Palladino's Gilmore Girls (2000–07) starring Lauren Graham and Alexis Bledel. In the 1970s, she played Julie Erskine on Phyllis and also had a recurring role as Teresa Betancourt on All in the Family.