Patricia Belcher

Patricia Belcher is an American film, stage, and television actress. She is best known for her roles as Ms. Dabney in the Disney Channel sitcom Good Luck Charlie and as United States Attorney Caroline Julian in the FOX crime procedural comedy-drama series Bones. Belcher has appeared in films such as Jeepers Creepers (2001), 500 Days of Summer (2009), Bad Words (2013), Kajillionaire (2020), and Gatlopp (2022). Born in Helena, Montana, Belcher is of African-American descent. Before pursuing acting, she competed on Jeopardy! as a contestant. Belcher studied acting under several drama teachers, including the Oscar-nominated actress Beah Richards. Known for playing authoritative figures, she has made numerous appearances in both films and television series, including The Number 23, Unknown, Heartbreakers, and (500) Days of Summer.