Bess Armstrong

Bess Armstrong

71 · Born: Dec 11, 1953

Personal Details

BornDec 11, 1953 Baltimore, Maryland, USA
Spouse
  • John Fiedler

    ( Apr 12, 1986 to Dec 8, 2025 )
  • Chris Carreras

    ( Jan 3, 1984 to Dec 31, 1969 )
Parents
  • Louise Parlange
  • Alexander Armstrong

Biography

Bess Armstrong, a talented and accomplished actress, was brought into this world on December 11, 1953, in the vibrant city of Baltimore, Maryland, United States of America.

Throughout her illustrious career, Armstrong has made a lasting impact on the entertainment industry, leaving an indelible mark on the hearts and minds of audiences everywhere. Some of her most notable roles include her captivating performances in the 1983 blockbuster films "Jaws 3-D" and "High Road to China", as well as her critically acclaimed portrayal of Angela Chase in the groundbreaking 1994 television series "My So-Called Life".

In her personal life, Armstrong has been blessed with a loving family. She has been married to the esteemed actor John Fiedler since April 12, 1986, and together they have been blessed with three precious children. Prior to her marriage to Fiedler, Armstrong was previously married to Chris Carreras.

As a testament to her enduring talent and dedication to her craft, Armstrong continues to captivate audiences to this day, leaving a lasting legacy that will be remembered for generations to come.

Career

2024
The Good Doctor
The Good Doctor as Eileen Lim
2022
2021
Bosch
Bosch as Donna Sobel
2019
Love and Sunshine
Love and Sunshine as Margo Terry
2016
Diagnosis Delicious
Diagnosis Delicious as Lynn Cosworth
2012
2008
Corporate Affairs
Corporate Affairs as Emily Parker
2002
2000
Diamond Men
Diamond Men as Katie Harnish
1998
Pecker
Pecker as Dr. Klompus
1997
That Darn Cat
That Darn Cat as Judy Randall
1996
The Perfect Daughter
The Perfect Daughter as Jill Michaelson
Christmas Every Day
Christmas Every Day as Molly Jackson
She Cried No
She Cried No as Denise Connell
Forgotten Sins
Forgotten Sins as Roberta 'Bobbie' Bradshaw
1995
Stolen Innocence
Stolen Innocence as Becky Sapp
Mixed Blessings
Mixed Blessings as Pilar Graham Coleman
1994
Serial Mom
Serial Mom as Eugene Sutphin's Nurse (uncredited)
My So-Called Life
My So-Called Life as Patty Chase
1993
Dream Lover
Dream Lover as Elaine
1989
Second Sight
Second Sight as Sister Elizabeth
1986
Nothing in Common
Nothing in Common as Donna Mildred Martin
All Is Forgiven
All Is Forgiven as Paula Russell
1984
The House of God
The House of God as Cissy Anderson
11th Victim
11th Victim as Jill Kelso
Lace
Lace as Judy Hale
1983
This Girl for Hire
This Girl for Hire as B' T' Brady
Jaws 3-D
Jaws 3-D as Dr. Kathryn Morgan
High Road to China
High Road to China as Eve 'Evie' Tozer
1982
Barefoot in the Park
Barefoot in the Park as Corrie Bratter
1981
The Four Seasons
The Four Seasons as Ginny Newley (Callan)
1978
How to Pick Up Girls!
How to Pick Up Girls! as Sally Claybrook
1977
On Our Own
On Our Own as Julia Peters