Teri Polo
Known for
An American actress born in Delaware, Teri Polo is best known for playing Ben Stiller's patient fiancee Pam Byrnes in the hit comedy 'Meet the Parents' (2000) and its sequel 'Meet the Fockers' (2004). She later starred as Stef Adams Foster in the acclaimed family drama series 'The Fosters'. With her warm, approachable screen presence, she has moved between big-studio comedy and television drama across a long career. A steady leading and supporting actress, she anchors ensemble stories with easy naturalism.
Teri Polo
31 Movies
36 Series
An American actress born in Delaware, Teri Polo is best known for playing Ben Stiller's patient fiancee Pam Byrnes in the hit comedy 'Meet the Parents' (2000) and its sequel 'Meet the Fockers' (2004). She later starred as Stef Adams Foster in the acclaimed family drama series 'The Fosters'. With her warm, approachable screen presence, she has moved between big-studio comedy and television drama across a long career. A steady leading and supporting actress, she anchors ensemble stories with easy naturalism.
Movies
Plays Pam Byrnes
Meet the Fockers
2004
Plays Pam Byrnes-Focker
Little Fockers
2010
Plays Pam Byrnes
Meet the Parents
2000
Plays Char
The Arrival
1996
Plays Pam Byrnes-Focker
Focker-in-Law
2026
Plays Mrs. Moran
Full of It
2007
Plays Rosa
The House of the Spirits
1993
Plays Susan Thompson
The Hole
2009
Plays Susan
Domestic Disturbance
2001
Plays Charlotte Jordan
Beyond Borders
2003
Plays Quick
Quick
1993
Plays Geena Matthews
Mystery Date
1991
Plays Rachel Scanlan
Passed Away
1992
Plays Carolyn Bianci
The Ravine
2022
Plays Rebecca
J.L. Family Ranch
2016
Plays Jayne Valseca
We Have Your Husband
2011
Plays Barbara Lonigan
The Unsaid
2001
Plays Brooke Holton
Final Recourse
2013
Plays Ada Tildon
Outlaws and Angels
2016
Plays Cynthia
Golden Gate
1994
Plays Kate
Fourth Grade
2021
Plays Bryn Shaw
The Beacon
2009
Plays Angela
Four Cousins and a Christmas
2021
Plays Colette Mooney
Authors Anonymous
2014
Plays Beryl Ann Devers
Born to Ride
1991
Plays Kim Lussier
A Father for Brittany
1998
Plays Amanda Richardson
2:13
2009
Plays Liz Steadman
All for Nikki
2020
Plays Robin
Aspen Extreme
1993
Plays Amanda
A Bit of Bad Luck
2014
TV Shows
Plays Stef Foster
The Fosters
2013
Plays Michelle Schowdowski Capra
Northern Exposure
1990
Plays Alex Young
I'm with Her
2003
Plays Helen Santos
The West Wing
1999
Plays Amanda Hampton
TV 101
1988
Plays Theresa Hayden Keen
Man Up!
2011
Plays Saylor (voice)
The Bravest Knight
2019
Plays Julia Perkins
The Big Leap
2021
Plays Stef Foster
Good Trouble
2019
Plays Rebecca Wells
Sports Night
1998
Plays Jane Bell
The Wedding Bells
2007
Plays Det. Sgt. Delilah Ash
Brimstone
1998
Plays Sarah Barker
The Practice
1997
Plays Casey Winters
Law & Order: LA
2010
Plays Nikki
Ghost Whisperer
2005
Plays Danni Nelson
The Storm
2009
Plays Professor Larsen
Glory Daze
2010
Plays Christine Daaé
The Phantom of the Opera
1990
Plays Vivian Kolchak
NCIS
2003
Plays Grace Dawkins
House of Frankenstein
1997
Plays Rachel Willons
Numb3rs
2005
Plays Stephanie Cabot
Due South
1994
Plays Jill Walsh
CSI: Miami
2002
Plays Stephanie Briggs
Monk
2002
Plays Sheila
Tales from the Crypt
1989
Plays Mary-Louise Graff
Medium
2005
Plays Jillian Ford
Drop Dead Diva
2009
Plays Abby Michaels
Frasier
1993
Plays Sally McCoy
The Outer Limits
1995
Plays Penny Price
Conviction
2016
Latest Trailers
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Focker-in-Law
Full Filmography
Focker-in-Law
Pam Byrnes-Focker
2026
Film
Relative Control
Sara
2025
Film
The Ravine
Carolyn Bianci
2022
Film
Four Cousins and a Christmas
Angela
2021
Film
FBI: International
Tess Chaplain / 'Angela Cassidy' · 1 episode
2021–
TV
The Big Leap
Julia Perkins · 11 episodes
2021–
TV
Fourth Grade
Kate
2021
Film
All for Nikki
Liz Steadman
2020
Film
The Bravest Knight
Saylor (voice) · 13 episodes
2019–
TV
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Teri Polo and where are they from?
Teri Polo is 57 years old, born on June 1, 1969 in Dover, Delaware, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Teri Polo?
Teri Polo is best known for roles in Meet the Parents, Meet the Fockers, Little Fockers.
How many movies has Teri Polo been in?
Over a 36-year career (since 1990), Teri Polo has appeared in 31 movies and 36 TV shows.
What was Teri Polo's first movie?
The career of Teri Polo began with People Like Us (1990).
What is Teri Polo's most recent movie or series?
Teri Polo's most recent release is The Man in the Window, which premiered on March 28, 2026.
What TV shows has Teri Polo appeared in?
On television, Teri Polo has appeared in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Criminal Minds, NCIS, Castle.
Does Teri Polo have any upcoming projects?
Yes, Teri Polo's upcoming work includes: Focker-in-Law (2026).
Teri Polo
1969-06-01 · Dover, Delaware, USA
Theresa Elizabeth "Teri" Polo (born June 1, 1969) is an American actress known for her role of Pam Focker in the movie Meet the Parents (2000) and its two sequels, Meet the Fockers (2004) and Little Fockers (2010). She was one of the stars in the sitcom I'm with Her, as well as the political drama series The West Wing.Teri Polo , licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.