Nancy Stafford
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Nancy Elizabeth Stafford (born June 5, 1954) is an American prolific character actress of stage, speaker and author, known for her roles in soap operas and television. She came to prominence in the 1980s as Ben Matlock's (played by Andy Griffith) law partner and friend, Michelle Thomas, on Matlock (a role she played from 1987 to 1992), before she played Judge Bell on Judging Amy. She hosted a syndicated TV series called "Main Floor" (1995–2005), a show abo...
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Filmography
All Is Merry & Bright
2025
as Janie Gilbert
Far Haven
2023
as Alma Watkins
The Mulligan
2022
as Doctor
Paul's Promise
2022
as Judy
First Lady
2020
as Kathryn Morales
Love by Drowning
2020
as Stacy Martin
Faith, Hope & Love
2019
as Mary Sue
Heaven Bound
2017
as Josie
A Mermaid's Tale
2017
as Thaleia
Nazareth
2017
as Olivia Taylor
I'm Not Ashamed
2016
as Mrs. Talbot
Heritage Falls
2016
as Laura Fitzpatrick
Season of Miracles
2013
as Nurse Barbara
Christmas for a Dollar
2013
as Mrs. Rathbone
Christmas Oranges
2012
as Mrs. Hartley
Scandal
2012
as BNC Anchor
Christmas with a Capital C
2011
as Kirsten Reed
The Mentalist
2008
as Rosemary Tennant
The Wager
2007
as Annie Steele
Judging Amy
1999
as Judge Bell
Deadly Invasion: The Killer Bee Nightmare
1995
as Karen Ingram
Babylon 5
1994
as Dr. Mary Kirkish
ER
1994
as Alan's Mom
Moment of Truth: A Child Too Many
1993
as Sharon Davis
Saved by the Bell: The College Years
1993
as Judith Trudell
Frasier
1993
as Claire Barnes
Quantum Leap
1989
as Pageant Coordinator Peg Myers
Baywatch
1989
U.S. Marshals: Waco & Rhinehart
1987
as Joyce Hunter
The Last Electric Knight
1986
as Patricia Blake
Sidekicks
1986
Matlock
1986
as Michelle Thomas
Matlock
1986
as Caryn Nelson / Caroline Nathan
Who's the Boss?
1984
Hunter
1984
as Nell Armstrong
Scarecrow and Mrs. King
1983
as Colleen Donnelly
Q
1982
as Eyewitness
Remington Steele
1982
as Jennifer Davenport
St. Elsewhere
1982
as Joan Halloran
Magnum, P.I.
1980
as Amy Griswald
Miss America
1954
as Miss Florida 1976
Golden Globe Awards
1944
as Self