Conchata Ferrell

Conchata Ferrell passed away on October 12 at 12:30 p.m. PST, at the age of 77 as a result of complications following a cardiac arrest. She died peacefully surrounded by family at Sherman Oaks Hospital in Sherman Oaks, California.
Conchata achieved stardom as the housekeeper Berta in the sitcom "Two and a Half Men." This role garnered her two Emmy nominations as Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series in 2005 and 2007.
She gained success off-Broadway as an original member of the Circle Repertory Theatre. For her appearance as Gertrude Blum in Edward J. Moore’s "The Sea Horse," she received a Drama Desk Award, a Theatre World Award, and an Obie Award for Best Actress in 1974. Her role as April Green in Lanford Wilson’s "Hot L Baltimore" led her to Los Angeles and a starring role in the Norman Lear series of the same name. Other notable productions include "Battle of Angels" in 1974 by Tennessee Williams (later known as "Orpheus Descending"), and "Picnic" by William Inge at the Ahmanson Theater.
Among Conchata’s extensive film credits are "Heartland" (her first starring role), "Network," "Mystic Pizza," "True Romance," "Erin Brockovich," "Edward Scissorhands," and "Krampus."
In 1992 she was nominated for an Emmy for her role as Susan Bloom on "L.A. Law." Other notable series work includes "Good Times," "ER," "Grace and Frankie," "Buffy the Vampire Slayer," and "BJ and The Bear."
Born Conchata Galen Ferrell on March 28, 1943 in Charleston, West Virginia to Luther Martin Ferrell and Mescal Loraine (George) Ferrell, she attended West Virginia University and Marshall University. Conchata graduated from Marshall with a degree in history education. She later taught acting for television at UCLA for several years.
She is survived by her husband Arnie Anderson her daughter Samantha, and her step-daughters Lisa and Caitlin. In lieu of flowers the family requests any donations to TheLovelandFoundation.org and the ASPCA.org.
For any questions, please contact Cynthia Snyder via cynspr@aol.com or 818-769-0100, and she will forward to the family for reply.