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Conchata Ferrell

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Conchata Ferrell Fast Facts:

Co-founded the Circle Repertory Theatre in New York City.
Had her big break as prostitute April Green in the 1970s in the Off-Broadway production of Hot L Baltimore, a role she reprised for the 1975 TV series of the same name.
Was known for April's boisterous laugh and has said that for years people asked her to do the laugh.
Made her theatrical film debut in Sidney Lumet's Network (1976).
Had her first starring role, opposite Rip Torn, in Heartland (1979).
Though known for her long career in TV and film, the actress has won a OBIE Award, Theater World Award and Drama Desk Award for her stage work.
Her role as Berta on the TV sitcom Two and A Half Men, for which she has received two Emmy nominations, was originally only supposed to be for a two-part episode.
Writes children's poetry.

Conchata Ferrell Relationships:
Arnold A. Anderson - Husband
Luther Martin Ferrell - Father
Mescal Loraine Ferrell - Mother
Samantha - Daughter
Conchata Ferrell Awards:
1992 Emmy: Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series - Nominee
2005 Emmy: Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series - Nominee
2007 Emmy: Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series - Nominee
College:
Attended West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV (1961-64); Marshall University, Huntington, WV (1967-68)