Bess Armstrong

Bess Armstrong

71 · Born: Dec 11, 1953

Personal Details

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

    ( Apr 12, 1986 to Jul 7, 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

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2024
The Good Doctor
The Good Doctor as Eileen Lim
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2022
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2021
Bosch
Bosch as Judge Donna Sobel
{"id":140296,"title":"Love and Sunshine","year":"2019","character":"Margo Terry","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/love-and-sunshine","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_140296.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_140296.jpg"},"released":1}
2019
Love and Sunshine
Love and Sunshine as Margo Terry
{"id":108643,"title":"Diagnosis Delicious","year":"2016","character":"Lynn Cosworth","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/diagnosis-delicious","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_108643.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_108643.jpg"},"released":1}
2016
Diagnosis Delicious
Diagnosis Delicious as Lynn Cosworth
{"id":36015,"title":"I Married Who?","year":"2012","character":"Elaine","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/i-married-who","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_36015.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_36015.jpg"},"released":1}
2012
{"id":47391,"title":"Corporate Affairs","year":"2008","character":"Emily Parker","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/corporate-affairs","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_47391.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_47391.jpg"},"released":1}
2008
Corporate Affairs
Corporate Affairs as Emily Parker
{"id":29557,"title":"Her Best Friend's Husband","year":"2002","character":"Mandy Roberts","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/her-best-friends-husband","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_29557.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_29557.jpg"},"released":1}
2002
{"id":9318,"title":"Good Morning, Miami","year":2002,"character":"Louise Messinger","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/good-morning-miami","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_9318.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_9318.jpg"},"released":1}
Good Morning, Miami
Good Morning, Miami as Louise Messinger
{"id":8116,"title":"That Was Then","year":2002,"character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/that-was-then","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_8116.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_8116.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":15098,"title":"Diamond Men","year":"2000","character":"Katie Harnish","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/diamond-men","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_15098.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_15098.jpg"},"released":1}
2000
Diamond Men
Diamond Men as Katie Harnish
{"id":8098,"title":"Pecker","year":"1998","character":"Dr. Klompus","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/pecker","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/5b953u7qm0k0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/5b953u7qm0k0.jpg"},"released":1}
1998
Pecker
Pecker as Dr. Klompus
{"id":56165,"title":"Forever Love","year":"1998","character":"Gail","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/forever-love","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_56165.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_56165.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":4545,"title":"That Darn Cat","year":"1997","character":"Judy Randall","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/that-darn-cat-1997","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/ebdbse93mvs0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/ebdbse93mvs0.jpg"},"released":1}
1997
That Darn Cat
That Darn Cat as Judy Randall
{"id":157099,"title":"The Perfect Daughter","year":"1996","character":"Jill Michaelson","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-perfect-daughter-1996","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_157099.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_157099.jpg"},"released":1}
1996
The Perfect Daughter
The Perfect Daughter as Jill Michaelson
{"id":57224,"title":"Christmas Every Day","year":"1996","character":"Molly Jackson","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/christmas-every-day","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_57224.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_57224.jpg"},"released":1}
Christmas Every Day
Christmas Every Day as Molly Jackson
{"id":13809,"title":"She Cried No","year":"1996","character":"Denise Connell","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/she-cried-no","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_13809.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_13809.jpg"},"released":1}
She Cried No
She Cried No as Denise Connell
{"id":79634,"title":"Forgotten Sins","year":"1996","character":"Roberta 'Bobbie' Bradshaw","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/forgotten-sins","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_79634.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_79634.jpg"},"released":1}
Forgotten Sins
Forgotten Sins as Roberta 'Bobbie' Bradshaw
{"id":57685,"title":"Stolen Innocence","year":"1995","character":"Becky Sapp","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/stolen-innocence","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_57685.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_57685.jpg"},"released":1}
1995
Stolen Innocence
Stolen Innocence as Becky Sapp
{"id":57456,"title":"Mixed Blessings","year":"1995","character":"Pilar Graham Coleman","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/mixed-blessings","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_57456.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_57456.jpg"},"released":1}
Mixed Blessings
Mixed Blessings as Pilar Graham Coleman
{"id":195578,"title":"She Stood Alone: The Tailhook Scandal","year":"1995","character":"Barbara Pope","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/she-stood-alone-the-tailhook-scandal","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_195578.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_195578.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":158465,"title":"Take Me Home Again","year":"1994","character":"Connie","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/take-me-home-again","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_158465.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_158465.jpg"},"released":1}
1994
{"id":7303,"title":"Serial Mom","year":"1994","character":"Eugene Sutphin's Nurse (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/serial-mom","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/3snnsrpqd6tg.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/3snnsrpqd6tg.jpg"},"released":1}
Serial Mom
Serial Mom as Eugene Sutphin's Nurse (uncredited)
{"id":12168,"title":"My So-Called Life","year":1994,"character":"Patty Chase","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/my-so-called-life","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_12168.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_12168.jpg"},"released":1}
My So-Called Life
My So-Called Life as Patty Chase
{"id":58565,"title":"The Skateboard Kid","year":"1993","character":"Maggie","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-skateboard-kid","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_58565.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_58565.jpg"},"released":1}
1993
{"id":24346,"title":"Dream Lover","year":"1993","character":"Elaine","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/dream-lover-1993","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_24346.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_24346.jpg"},"released":1}
Dream Lover
Dream Lover as Elaine
{"id":968,"title":"Batman: The Animated Series","year":1992,"character":"Clio","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/batman-the-animated-series","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/6jebabl1nkl0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/6jebabl1nkl0.jpg"},"released":1}
1992
{"id":7624,"title":"Second Sight","year":"1989","character":"Sister Elizabeth","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/second-sight","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_7624.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_7624.jpg"},"released":1}
1989
Second Sight
Second Sight as Sister Elizabeth
{"id":6267,"title":"Nothing in Common","year":"1986","character":"Donna Mildred Martin","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/nothing-in-common","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_6267.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_6267.jpg"},"released":1}
1986
Nothing in Common
Nothing in Common as Donna Mildred Martin
{"id":103840152,"title":"All Is Forgiven","year":1986,"character":"Paula Russell","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/all-is-forgiven","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103840152.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103840152.jpg"},"released":1}
All Is Forgiven
All Is Forgiven as Paula Russell
{"id":162272,"title":"The House of God","year":"1984","character":"Cissy Anderson","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-house-of-god","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_162272.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_162272.jpg"},"released":1}
1984
The House of God
The House of God as Cissy Anderson
{"id":62795,"title":"11th Victim","year":"1984","character":"Jill Kelso","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/11th-victim","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_62795.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_62795.jpg"},"released":1}
11th Victim
11th Victim as Jill Kelso
{"id":8503,"title":"Lace","year":1984,"character":"Judy Hale","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/lace-1984","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_8503.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_8503.jpg"},"released":1}
Lace
Lace as Judy Hale
{"id":120531,"title":"This Girl for Hire","year":"1983","character":"B' T' Brady","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/this-girl-for-hire","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_120531.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_120531.jpg"},"released":1}
1983
This Girl for Hire
This Girl for Hire as B' T' Brady
{"id":6058,"title":"Jaws 3-D","year":"1983","character":"Dr. Kathryn Morgan","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/jaws-3-d","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6491begj8bu0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6491begj8bu0.jpg"},"released":1}
Jaws 3-D
Jaws 3-D as Dr. Kathryn Morgan
{"id":6319,"title":"High Road to China","year":"1983","character":"Eve 'Evie' Tozer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/high-road-to-china","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/46hspi6jjks0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/46hspi6jjks0.jpg"},"released":1}
High Road to China
High Road to China as Eve 'Evie' Tozer
{"id":162577,"title":"Barefoot in the Park","year":"1982","character":"Corrie Bratter","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/barefoot-in-the-park-1982","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_162577.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_162577.jpg"},"released":1}
1982
Barefoot in the Park
Barefoot in the Park as Corrie Bratter
{"id":26632,"title":"Jekyll and Hyde... Together Again","year":"1982","character":"Mary Carew","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/jekyll-and-hyde-together-again","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_26632.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_26632.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":10044,"title":"The Four Seasons","year":"1981","character":"Ginny Newley (Callan)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-four-seasons","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_10044.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_10044.jpg"},"released":1}
1981
The Four Seasons
The Four Seasons as Ginny Newley (Callan)
{"id":204706,"title":"How to Pick Up Girls!","year":"1978","character":"Sally Claybrook","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/how-to-pick-up-girls","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_204706.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_204706.jpg"},"released":1}
1978
How to Pick Up Girls!
How to Pick Up Girls! as Sally Claybrook
{"id":103837734,"title":"On Our Own","year":1977,"character":"Julia Peters","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/on-our-own-1977","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103837734.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103837734.jpg"},"released":1}
1977
On Our Own
On Our Own as Julia Peters