Conchata Galen Ferrell (born
March 28,
1943) is an
American actress, most recently known for her role as Berta the middle-aged housekeeper in the
CBS sitcom Two and a Half Men, for which she received a 2005 and a 2007
Emmy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series. She was previously nominated in 1992 for Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series for her role as Susan Bloom on
L.A. Law.
Personal life
Ferrell was born in
Charleston, West Virginia, the daughter of Mescal Loraine (
née George) and Luther Martin Ferrell, and grew up in
Circleville, Ohio.
[Conchata Ferrell Biography (1943-)][Conchata Ferrell Biography - Yahoo! Movies] She attended
West Virginia University, and graduated from
Marshall University with a degree in social studies in education. She is married to Arnie Anderson and has one daughter, Samantha.
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