Conchata Ferrell was no newcomer by the time “Two and a Half Men” hit the screens in 2003. She possessed a rich list of credits, having appeared in shows such as “L.A. Law” and “Hearts Afire” in significant supporting roles. However, it was her part as Charlie Harper’s housekeeper, Berta, that turned out to be the best-known performance of her career.
Despite the focus of “Two and a Half Men” being first on Charlie, his brother Alan, and nephew Jake, then on the trio of Alan, Jake, and newcomer Walden Schmidt, Berta was ever-present in the storylines. As a straight-shooting, no-nonsense character, she possessed quick wit and was never afraid to remind the characters she wasn’t there to clean up their mess — both figuratively and literally. Ferrell would receive two Primetime Emmy nominations for her role as Berta.
In October 2020, Ferrell died at Sherman Oaks Hospital following complications she experienced after cardiac arrest, as reported by Deadline. The 77-year-old actor was remembered by her co-star Charlie Sheen, who posted the following tribute to her on X, formerly known as Twitter: “An absolute sweetheart, a consummate pro, a genuine friend … Berta, your housekeeping was a tad suspect, your ‘people’ keeping was perfect.”
