Acting · Kodiak, Alaska, USA · Born April 29, 1971
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.
MovieWillie and Me
2024
as Rebecca
MovieMosquito
2022
as Clementine Bell
MovieStargirl
2020
as Gloria Borlock
TVLocke & Key
2020
as Nina Locke
MovieJustine
2019
as Alison
MovieThe Clinic
2018
as Emily
MovieThe Rendezvous
2016
as Ruthie
MovieLoserville
2016
as Evelyn MacDonald
MovieCarnage Park
2016
as Ellen San Diego
TVScandal
2012
as Abby Whelan
MovieFixing Pete
2012
as Cynthia
TVCastle
2009
as Meredith
TVThe Mentalist
2008
as Stevie Caid
TVExes & Ohs
2007
as Sienna
TVPrivate Practice
2007
as Tess Milford
TVLife
2007
as Ella Holden
TVMad Men
2007
as Helen Bishop
TVBurn Notice
2007
as Sadie Forte
MovieWaitress
2007
as Francine Pomatter
TVJericho
2006
as Dr. April Green
TVGhost Whisperer
2005
as Greer Clarkson
TVHow I Met Your Mother
2005
as Marissa
TVBones
2005
as Connie Lopata
TVThe Inside
2005
as New Girl
MovieThe Picture of Dorian Gray
2005
as Sybil Vane
MovieSingle Santa Seeks Mrs. Claus
2004
as Store Clerk
TVCold Case
2003
as Melissa Canter (1989)
TVNCIS
2003
as Shannon Gibbs
TVThe Ellen DeGeneres Show
2003
as Self
TVNip/Tuck
2003
as Aimee Bolton
TVJimmy Kimmel Live!
2003
as Self - Guest
TVAmerican Dreams
2002
as Amy
TVWithout a Trace
2002
as Kim
TVCSI: Miami
2002
as Linda Hill
TVMonk
2002
TVThat '80s Show
2002
as Spokesmodel #1
TV24
2001
as Shari
TVStrong Medicine
2000
as Hilary Davis
TVAngel
1999
as Denise
TVDiagnosis: Murder
1993
as Nora
TVLIVE with Kelly and Mark
1988
as Self - Guest
