
Nancy Stafford
Known for Acting · 42 credits
- Born
- 1954-06-05 (age 71)
- Also known as
- نانسی استافورد
Biography
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 about fashion and beauty. Husband Larry Myers is a pastor. They have a daughter and grandson. Her older brother Tracy Stafford was a two-term Mayor of Wilton Manors and a five-term member of the Florida House of Representatives. Description above from the Wikipedia article Nancy Stafford, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Known For
TV Shows (19)

The Mentalist
2008
as Rosemary Tennant

ER
1994
as Alan's Mom

Frasier
1993
as Claire Barnes

Scandal
2012
as BNC Anchor

Babylon 5
1994
as Dr. Mary Kirkish

Golden Globe Awards
1944
as Self

Magnum, P.I.
1980
as Amy Griswald

Quantum Leap
1989
as Pageant Coordinator Peg Myers

Baywatch
1989

Judging Amy
1999
as Judge Bell

St. Elsewhere
1982
as Joan Halloran

Matlock
1986
as Michelle Thomas / Caryn Nelson / Caroline Nathan

Hunter
1984
as Nell Armstrong

Scarecrow and Mrs. King
1983
as Colleen Donnelly

Remington Steele
1982
as Jennifer Davenport

Who's the Boss?
1984

Saved by the Bell: The College Years
1993
as Judith Trudell

Sidekicks
1986
Miss America
1954
as Miss Florida 1976
Movies (23)

I'm Not Ashamed
2016
as Mrs. Talbot

Q: The Winged Serpent
1982
as Eyewitness

The Wager
2007
as Annie Steele

A Mermaid's Tale
2017
as Thaleia

Faith, Hope & Love
2019
as Mary Sue

All Is Merry & Bright
2025
as Janie Gilbert

Far Haven
2023
as Alma Watkins

Paul's Promise
2022
as Judy

First Lady
2020
as Kathryn Morales

Heaven Bound
2017
as Josie

Christmas Oranges
2012
as Mrs. Hartley

Christmas with a Capital C
2011
as Kirsten Reed

U.S. Marshals: Waco & Rhinehart
1987
as Joyce Hunter

Deadly Invasion: The Killer Bee Nightmare
1995
as Karen Ingram

Christmas for a Dollar
2013
as Mrs. Rathbone

The Mulligan
2022
as Doctor

Florida Wild
as Dianne

Heritage Falls
2016
as Laura Fitzpatrick

Love by Drowning
2020
as Stacy Martin

Moment of Truth: A Child Too Many
1993
as Sharon Davis

Nazareth
2017
as Olivia Taylor

Season of Miracles
2013
as Nurse Barbara

The Last Electric Knight
1986
as Patricia Blake
About Nancy Stafford
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 about fashion and beauty. Husband Larry Myers is a pa… With 42 credits spanning from 1944 to 2025, Nancy Stafford has appeared in 23 films and 19 TV shows.
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Most Popular Nancy Stafford Movies
- I'm Not Ashamed (2016) — as Mrs. Talbot
- Q: The Winged Serpent (1982) — as Eyewitness
- The Wager (2007) — as Annie Steele
- A Mermaid's Tale (2017) — as Thaleia
- Faith, Hope & Love (2019) — as Mary Sue
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