Actress Conchata Ferrell (1943-2020) - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Zoneboy · 10-13-2020, 05:07 PM

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LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- Actress Conchata Ferrell, best known for her role as the acerbic housekeeper Berta on "Two and a Half Men," has died at age 77.

Ferrell died surrounded by family Monday of complications following a cardiac arrest.

Jon Cryer, her costar on "Two and a Half Men," offered a tribute to Ferrell via Twitter: "She was a beautiful human Berta's gruff exterior was an invention of the writers. Chatty's warmth and vulnerability were her real strengths. I'm crying for the woman I'll miss, and the joy she brought so many."

Ferrell had a decades-long career on stage, television and film. But it was her role on the 12-year run of the popular sitcom that brought her two Emmy Award nominations and the most recognition.

Over the summer as news emerged of Ferrell's heart attack, her many costars from over the years wished her well and praised her talents.

"She was a light. A beautiful spirit," Viola Davis tweeted in July.

Ferrell was also nominated for an Emmy in 1992 for her supporting role as attorney Susan Bloom on the drama "L.A. Law."

She appeared in films such as "Network," "Erin Brockovich" and "Mr. Deeds" and shows like "Buffy the Vampire Slayer," "Hot L Baltimore," and "Matlock."

MA · 10-13-2020, 06:25 PM

Bonniegirl · 10-13-2020, 06:31 PM

She will be missed!

A very good comedic actress , a cool lady ! May she rest in peace !

MA · 10-13-2020, 06:33 PM

I really enjoyed her Two and a Half Men role.

howilu · 10-14-2020, 09:30 AM

I first remember Conchata Ferrell when she played April on the short-lived Norman Lear sitcom Hot L Baltimore. But to me, her best role was Berta on Two and a Half Men. She will live on in reruns of the Charlie Sheen sitcom. May she rest in peace.

Merry24 · 10-14-2020, 10:16 AM

She was my favorite on Two And A Half Men

HuntingtonM15 · 10-14-2020, 11:09 AM

What a gem of an actress. She was always excellent regardless of the role. I always loved her in Mystic Pizza and how she reunited with Julia Roberts years later in Erin Brockovich.

May she

Edison · 10-14-2020, 09:05 PM

I've been a fan since Hot l Baltimore; terrific in everything, but especially Heartland (1979).

"In a movie filled with wonderful things, the very best thing in Heartland is Conchata Ferrell's voice. It is strong, confident, clear as a bell, and naturally musical. It is a fine instrument, bringing authenticity to every word it says. It puts this movie to a test, because we could not quite accept that voice saying words that sounded phony and contrived. In Heartland, we never have to." Roger Ebert

tenter · 10-15-2020, 10:16 AM

Very saddened of her sudden passing.. Her role on Two and a Half Men was very well good acting playing as housekeeper

stevea · 10-15-2020, 06:55 PM

Echo the sentiments on her Two and a Half Men role. They really had to elevate her to main cast for the second season--the writing for her was excellent, and she carried it off beautifully.

RIP CF.

merlinjones · 10-17-2020, 12:35 PM

Her "crusty but benign" bit in Network was one for the archives

JamesG · 10-17-2020, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by tenter

Very saddened of her sudden passing.. Her role on Two and a Half Men was very well good acting playing as housekeeper

I wouldn't really say it was sudden, she had been ill in the hospital for a few months.

AB · 10-18-2020, 05:10 PM

May she rest in peace. She was good in the tv show Hearts Afire. She had some funny dialog on that show. But she really had some good comebacks on Two and a Half Men.

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Zoneboy RIP, I'LL NEVER FORGET YOU :( Moderator Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 13, 2003 Location: AT HOME WISHING ALL THIS WAS JUST A DREAM AND THAT I'LL WAKE UP FROM THIS NIGHTMARE. Posts: 34,365	Actress Conchata Ferrell (1943-2020) https://abc7.com/conchata-ferrell-be...f-men/7001388/ LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- Actress Conchata Ferrell, best known for her role as the acerbic housekeeper Berta on "Two and a Half Men," has died at age 77. Ferrell died surrounded by family Monday of complications following a cardiac arrest. Jon Cryer, her costar on "Two and a Half Men," offered a tribute to Ferrell via Twitter: "She was a beautiful human Berta's gruff exterior was an invention of the writers. Chatty's warmth and vulnerability were her real strengths. I'm crying for the woman I'll miss, and the joy she brought so many." Ferrell had a decades-long career on stage, television and film. But it was her role on the 12-year run of the popular sitcom that brought her two Emmy Award nominations and the most recognition. Over the summer as news emerged of Ferrell's heart attack, her many costars from over the years wished her well and praised her talents. "She was a light. A beautiful spirit," Viola Davis tweeted in July. Ferrell was also nominated for an Emmy in 1992 for her supporting role as attorney Susan Bloom on the drama "L.A. Law." She appeared in films such as "Network," "Erin Brockovich" and "Mr. Deeds" and shows like "Buffy the Vampire Slayer," "Hot L Baltimore," and "Matlock."

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Edison Member Senior Member Join Date: Oct 01, 2006 Posts: 2,430	I've been a fan since Hot l Baltimore; terrific in everything, but especially Heartland (1979). "In a movie filled with wonderful things, the very best thing in Heartland is Conchata Ferrell's voice. It is strong, confident, clear as a bell, and naturally musical. It is a fine instrument, bringing authenticity to every word it says. It puts this movie to a test, because we could not quite accept that voice saying words that sounded phony and contrived. In Heartland, we never have to." Roger Ebert Attached Images

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AB Member Eternal Member Forum Icon Join Date: Dec 26, 2006 Location: The South Posts: 59,429	May she rest in peace. She was good in the tv show Hearts Afire. She had some funny dialog on that show. But she really had some good comebacks on Two and a Half Men. Attached Images

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Bonniegirl AKA Hazel Horvath Forum Addict Join Date: Jul 10, 2014 Posts: 65,632	She will be missed! A very good comedic actress , a cool lady ! May she rest in peace !

10-13-2020, 06:33 PM	#4
MA Member Moderator Forum Idol Join Date: May 20, 2017 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 127,386	I really enjoyed her Two and a Half Men role.

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howilu Member Senior Member Join Date: Apr 20, 2003 Location: St. Louis Park, MN Posts: 1,959	I first remember Conchata Ferrell when she played April on the short-lived Norman Lear sitcom Hot L Baltimore. But to me, her best role was Berta on Two and a Half Men. She will live on in reruns of the Charlie Sheen sitcom. May she rest in peace.

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Merry24 Member Senior Member Join Date: Dec 10, 2017 Location: beach Posts: 2,041	She was my favorite on Two And A Half Men

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HuntingtonM15 That Bothers Me Moderator Forum Star Join Date: Jun 20, 2003 Location: Metro Detroit Posts: 11,060	What a gem of an actress. She was always excellent regardless of the role. I always loved her in Mystic Pizza and how she reunited with Julia Roberts years later in Erin Brockovich. May she

10-15-2020, 10:16 AM	#9
tenter Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 28, 2014 Posts: 3,578	Very saddened of her sudden passing.. Her role on Two and a Half Men was very well good acting playing as housekeeper

10-15-2020, 06:55 PM	#10
stevea 22 Years On Sitcoms Moderator Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 13, 2003 Location: Indy Posts: 44,533	Echo the sentiments on her Two and a Half Men role. They really had to elevate her to main cast for the second season--the writing for her was excellent, and she carried it off beautifully. RIP CF.

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merlinjones Member Forum Regular Join Date: Dec 30, 2019 Location: los ángeles Posts: 931	Her "crusty but benign" bit in Network was one for the archives