Bess Armstrong is an American actress who has been in the entertainment industry since the early 1980s. She is best known for her roles in the films 'Jaws 3-D' and 'High Road to China', as well as the television series 'My So-Called Life'. She has also appeared in numerous other films and television shows throughout her career. Armstrong has won several awards, including a Golden Globe nomination for her performance in the television movie 'The Burning Bed'.