Actor
Nancy Stafford
June 5, 1954
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.
Notable work
8.4The Mentalist (2008)
as Rosemary Tennant
7.8ER (1994)
as Alan's Mom
7.7Frasier (1993)
as Claire Barnes
8Quantum Leap (1989)
as Pageant Coordinator Peg Myers
7.2Scandal (2012)
as BNC Anchor
8Babylon 5 (1994)
as Dr. Mary Kirkish
6Baywatch (1989)
cast
5.7Q (1982)
as Eyewitness
7.3Magnum, P.I. (1980)
as Amy Griswald
7.4Who's the Boss? (1984)
cast
Often works with
James Whitmore Jr.
2 titles together
Quantum Leap, Hunter
Stephen Furst
2 titles together
Babylon 5, St. Elsewhere
Bruce Boxleitner
2 titles together
Babylon 5, Scarecrow and Mrs. King
Nicole Eggert
2 titles together
Baywatch, Who's the Boss?
Michael Durrell
2 titles together
Remington Steele, Matlock
Beverly Garland
2 titles together
Remington Steele, Scarecrow and Mrs. King
Full filmography · 41
Florida Wild
as Dianne
Upcoming
All Is Merry & Bright
as Janie Gilbert
2025
Far Haven
as Alma Watkins
2023
Paul's Promise
as Judy
2022
The Mulligan
as Doctor
2022
Damaged Goods
Director
2021
Love by Drowning
as Stacy Martin
2020
First Lady
as Kathryn Morales
2020
Faith, Hope & Love
as Mary Sue
20197.5
A Mermaid's Tale
as Thaleia
20175.4
Nazareth
as Olivia Taylor
2017
Heaven Bound
as Josie
2017