Darby Stanchfield
Biography
Darby Leigh Stanchfield (5' 7" (1.7 m) born on April 29, 1971 in Kodiak, Alaska, USA, where her father owned a successful commercial fishing business, is an American actress. She received a Masters in Fine Arts from the American Conservatory Theater in San Francisco. Currently married to Joseph Mark Gallegos (2009 - present), and is the niece of legendary Disney Studios animator, Walt Stanchfield, whose work includes major features The Jungle Book (1967), The Aristocats (1970), and Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988). She is best known for her role as Abby Whelan in the ABC political drama series Scandal. Stanchfield is also known for roles as April Green in the CBS post-apocalyptic drama series Jericho, and as Helen Bishop in the AMC period drama series Mad Men.
Also Known As
Movie Appearances
Waitress
as Francine Pomatter
2007
Fixing Pete
as Cynthia
2012
Carnage Park
as Ellen San Diego
2016
The Rendezvous
as Ruthie
2016
Loserville
as Evelyn MacDonald
2016
Willie and Me
as Rebecca
2024
The Clinic
as Emily
2018
The Picture of Dorian Gray
as Sybil Vane
2005
Mosquito
as Clementine Bell
2022
Stargirl
as Gloria Borlock
2020
Single Santa Seeks Mrs. Claus
as Store Clerk
2004
Justine
as Alison
2019
TV Appearances
Mad Men
as Helen Bishop
2007
How I Met Your Mother
as Marissa
2005
Jericho
as Dr. April Green
2006
Ghost Whisperer
as Greer Clarkson
2005
Monk
2002
Bones
as Connie Lopata
2005
Cold Case
as Melissa Canter (1989)
2003
24
as Shari
2001
Angel
as Denise
1999
Nip/Tuck
as Aimee Bolton
2003
American Dreams
as Amy
2002
Without a Trace
as Kim
2002