Biography
She has carved an enviable niche primarily in supporting roles on both the big and small screens. Since making her theatrical debut in the New York Off-Broadway scene in the 1970s, Ferrell has 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.
This native West Virginian first came to notice as an original cast member of …
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Career Milestones
| Co-founded New York's Circle Repertory Theatre | ||
| Raised in West Virginia | ||
1973 | Scored a personal success for her ensemble work in the original off-Broadway production of Lanford Wilson's "Hot L Baltimore" | |
1975 | Reprised her role as prostitute April Green from "Hot L Baltimore" for the short-lived ABC TV sitcom | |
1976 | Theatrical film debut, Sidney Lumet's "Network" | |
1977 | TV-movie debut, "The Girl Called Hatter Fox" | |
1979 | Played recurring role of Wilhemina "The Fox" Johnson on the NBC comedy-adventure series, "B.J. And the Bear" | |
1980 | First starring role in a feature, "Heartland", opposite Rip Torn | |
1981 | Played Vangie Cruise on the NBC detective series, "McClain's Law", starring James Arness | |
1984 | Played Nurse Joan Thor on the CBS hospital-sitcom "E.R.", toplining Elliott Gould | |
1985 | First TV miniseries, "North Beach and Rawhide" | |
1986 | Reprised L.A. stage role of Helen Potts, the aging spinster who cares for an elderly mother, in "Picnic" (PBS) | |
1989 | Played role of Kate Galindo on the short-lived zoo-set drama series, "Peaceable Kingdom", starring Lindsay Wagner | |
1991 | Played regular series role of Susan Bloom on a season of the long-running NBC drama series, "L.A. Law"; nominated in 1992 for Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series | |
1993 | Acted in "True Romance" and "Heaven & Earth" | |
1993 | Joined cast of the CBS TV sitcom, "Hearts Afire", in role of Madeline Stoessinger | |
1993 | Was featured in the Naked Angels' stage production of "Naked at the Coast"; delivered a monologue by Jon Robin Baitz | |
1995 | Portrayed a society matron in the BBC/PBS miniseries adaptation of Edith Wharton's "The Buccaneers" | |
1996 | Played regular role of a diner owner in the ABC sitcom "Townies" | |
1997 | Had featured role of Aunt Pam on the ABC sitcom "Teen Angel" | |
2000 | Cast as Ellen Barkin's best friend in "Crime + Punishment in Suburbia" | |
2000 | Delivered an amusing supporting turn as the officious office manager who comes into conflict with Julia Roberts' "Erin Brockovich" | |
2001 | Cast in "K-PAX" opposite Kevin Spacey | |
2002 | Cast in the short-lived drama "Push, Nevada" (ABC) | |
2003 | Cast as blue-collar housekeeper, Berta on the CBS comedy "Two and a Half Men"; earned Emmy (2005, 2007) nominations for Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series | |
Awards
1992 | Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series in L.A. Law |
2005 | Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series in Two and a Half Men |
2007 | Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series in Two and a Half Men |