★ Acting

Liz Torres

Born 1947 · The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA · Active 1944–2017

Born in 1947, Liz Torres is an American actress known for her dynamic performances in both comedy and drama. In Thieves of Fortune (1990), she delivers a memorable performance that adds depth to the film's exploration of greed and betrayal. Torres gained fame in the 1970s and 1980s with roles in popular television series, but her work in cult cinema, particularly in Thieves of Fortune, highlights her versatility and ability to navigate complex characters. Her contributions to the genre reflect a unique blend of humor and emotion, making her a notable figure in the realm of cult film.

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Thieves of Fortune

1990

as Big Rosa

A beautiful woman must perform feats of bravery in order to inherit a $28 million fortune and win the man she loves.

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Filmography

93 credits

2010s 6 credits

2017

My Mom and the Girl as Irlanda

Movie ★ 1.0

2017

One Day at a Time as Tia Bitchy

TV ★ 7.8

2016

Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life as Miss Patty

TV ★ 7.3

2015

Tab Hunter Confidential as Self

Movie ★ 7.3

2013

Devious Maids as Mirta Hernandez

TV ★ 7.1

2012

Scandal as Federal Judge

TV ★ 7.2

2000s 15 credits

2008

Expecting Love as Juanita

Movie ★ 5.2

2007

Private Practice as Judge Ortiz

TV ★ 7.5

2006

Ugly Betty as Evelyn

TV ★ 6.4

2005

Taylor as Teri Richards

Movie ★ 8.0

2005

American Dad! as Councilwoman Santos (voice)

TV ★ 7.0

2004

Desperate Housewives as Connie Solis

TV ★ 7.9

2002

First Monday

TV ★ 6.5

2001

Joe Dirt as Beauty College Woman

Movie ★ 5.6

2001

The Fighting Fitzgeralds

2001

Taina as Shevchenko

TV ★ 8.7

2000

Once Upon A Christmas as The Tooth Fairy

Movie ★ 5.8

2000

The Princess and the Barrio Boy as Minerva's mother

Movie ★ 6.0

2000

Luminarias

Movie ★ 4.3

2000

Gilmore Girls as Miss Patty

TV ★ 7.9

2000

The Brothers García as Tia Gaby

TV ★ 8.2

1990s 34 credits

1998

Permanent Midnight as Dita

Movie ★ 5.9

1998

The Wonderful Ice Cream Suit as Ruby Escadrillo

Movie ★ 7.0

1998

Storm Chasers: Revenge of the Twister as Wallace Houston

Movie ★ 5.4

1998

The Odd Couple II as Maria

Movie ★ 6.3

1998

Jesse as Rosa Vasquez

TV ★ 5.8

1998

Rude Awakening as Rosa

TV ★ 6.6

1997

Ally McBeal as Hanna Goldstein

TV ★ 6.5

1997

Smart Guy as Principal Maldonado

TV ★ 7.9

1997

Over the Top as Rose

TV ★ 7.5

1996

Tracey Takes On...

TV ★ 8.2

1996

Moesha as Angela

TV ★ 7.1

1995

Just Cause as Delores Rodriguez

Movie ★ 6.3

1995

Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child as Delores (voice)

TV ★ 6.3

1995

Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child as The Fairy Madrina (voice)

TV ★ 6.3

1995

Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child as Isabel (voice)

TV ★ 6.3

1995

Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child as The Pig Farmer's Wife (voice)

TV ★ 6.3

1995

Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child as Malinal (voice)

TV ★ 6.3

1995

Caroline in the City as Elizabeth

TV ★ 6.5

1994

Greyhounds

Movie ★ 7.0

1994

Attack of the 5 Ft. 2 Women as Lenora's Mother

Movie ★ 5.1

1994

A Million to Juan as Mrs. Delgado

Movie ★ 5.7

1994

ER as Sarah Wilson

TV ★ 7.8

1993

The John Larroquette Show as Mahalia Sanchez

TV ★ 6.8

1993

Good Advice as Juanita

TV ★ 7.0

1993

The Nanny as Consuela

TV ★ 8.1

1992

Maid for Each Other as Lucy

Movie ★ 6.3

1992

Rescue Me as Carney

Movie ★ 5.1

1992

Bloodfist IV: Die Trying as Lt. Garcia

Movie ★ 5.3

1991

Lena's Holiday as Cabbie's Wife

Movie ★ 4.1

1990

Thieves of Fortune● as Big Rosa

Movie ★ 3.8

1990

Opposites Attract

Movie ★ 7.0

1990

Sweet 15

Movie ★ 4.5

1990

Gabriel's Fire

TV ★ 6.9

1990

City

TV ★ 9.0

1980s 23 credits

1989

Quantum Leap as Angelita Carmen Guadalupe Cecelia Jimenez

TV ★ 8.0

1989

The Famous Teddy Z

TV ★ 7.4

1989

Alien Nation as Dr. Tamayo

TV ★ 7.0

1988

Addicted to His Love as Bernice

Movie ★ 7.0

1988

Miracle at Beekman's Place as Isabella D'Agostino

Movie ★ 8.0

1988

Sunset as Rosa

Movie ★ 5.7

1988

Empty Nest

TV ★ 6.0

1988

The Wonder Years as Mrs. Gambino

TV ★ 8.3

1986

America as Dolores Frantico

Movie ★ 4.0

1986

Kate's Secret as Laura

Movie ★ 6.3

1986

Ordinary Heroes as Miss Cortez

Movie ★ 7.0

1986

L.A. Law as Linda Ruiz-Quinones

TV ★ 7.1

1985

Father of Hell Town as Miss Morales

Movie

1984

Her Life as a Man as Susie

Movie ★ 5.6

1984

Hunter as Maria Fuentes

TV ★ 7.1

1984

Blue Thunder as Rosie

TV ★ 6.9

1982

Tucker's Witch

TV ★ 5.2

1982

The New Odd Couple as Maria

TV ★ 5.8

1981

Hill Street Blues

TV ★ 7.6

1981

Gimme a Break! as Secretary

TV ★ 6.7

1981

Checking In

TV ★ 6.0

1980

More Wild Wild West as Juanita

Movie ★ 6.4

1980

Murder Can Hurt You! as Mrs. Palumbo

Movie

1970s 10 credits

1979

Scavenger Hunt as Lady Zero

Movie ★ 5.6

1979

Just Friends

TV ★ 10.0

1979

Knots Landing as Employee

TV ★ 6.9

1976

Pinocchio as The Cat

Movie ★ 7.4

1976

Easy Does It... Starring Frankie Avalon

TV ★ 6.0

1975

The Jeffersons

TV ★ 7.3

1975

Ben Vereen... Comin' at Ya

TV ★ 10.0

1975

Starsky & Hutch as Anita

TV ★ 7.3

1971

You've Got To Walk It Like You Talk It or You'll Lose That Beat as Singer in Men's Room

Movie ★ 8.7

1971

All in the Family as Teresa Betancourt

TV ★ 7.8

1960s 3 credits

1969

Utterly Without Redeeming Social Value as Park Prostitute

Movie ★ 4.5

1962

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson as Self

TV ★ 7.5

1961

The Mike Douglas Show as Self

TV ★ 5.8

1940s 1 credit

1944

Golden Globe Awards as Self - Nominee

TV ★ 7.2

s 1 credit

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Searching for Stars Hollow as Self

Movie