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Markie PostMarkie Post (born Marjorie Armstrong Post on November 4, 1950, in Palo Alto, California) is an actress, best known for her 1985–1992 role as Christine Sullivan on the NBC sitcom Night Court. She later played Georgie Anne Lahti Hartman on Hearts Afire (1992–1995). Her film credits include There's Something About Mary (1998), in which she played Sheila Jensen, the mother of Cameron Diaz's character.

She was a card dealer on the NBC Jim Perry version of Card Sharks from 1978 through 1981. Post also often appeared as a celebrity player on various game shows, at which she usually excelled; she was particularly proficient on Pyramid and Password. She also appeared in the science fiction show Buck Rogers in the 25th Century. She has been a guest actress appearing frequently on Scrubs (playing the mother of Dr. Elliot Reid) and on The District.

She is the daughter of noted scientist Richard F. Post, who is famous for his patents in the fields of nuclear fusion, particle accelerators, and electronic and mechanical energy storage.

Post grew up in Walnut Creek, California, is married to actor and writer Michael A. Ross, and has two daughters.

Post was mentioned on American Dad by Stan Smith when he assumed she was dead and asked, "someone google Markie Post."

She is currently working on a movie titled Cook Off! as the character Christine Merriweather. The film is now in production and is scheduled to be released in 2006.

  Cook-Off! (2006) (post-production) .... Christine Merriweather

"The District"
- A.K.A (2004) TV Episode .... Audrey Livingston
- Last Waltz (2003) TV Episode .... Audrey Livingston
"Scrubs"
- My Dirty Secret (2003) TV Episode .... Lily Reid
- My Old Man (2002) TV Episode .... Lily Reid
Till Dad Do Us Part (2001) (TV) .... Virginia Corbett
Electra Woman and Dyna Girl (2001) (TV) .... Electra Woman
Late Boomers (2001) (TV)
"Twice In a Lifetime"
- It's a Hard Knock Life (2000) TV Episode .... Nancy Waldron

"Odd Man Out" (1999) TV Series .... Julia Whitney
There's Something About Mary (1998) .... Sheila Jensen
... aka There's Something More About Mary (USA: DVD title)
I've Been Waiting for You (1998) (TV) .... Rosemary Zoltanne
Behind the Zipper with Magda (1998) (V) .... Sheila Jensen (Mom)
Survival on the Mountain (1997) (TV) .... Amy Hoffman
Dog's Best Friend (1997) (TV) (voice) .... Horse
"Dave's World"
- Falling (1996) TV Episode .... Lisa McCauley
Chasing the Dragon (1996) (TV) .... Gwen Kessler
Visitors of the Night (1995) (TV) .... Judith English
"VR.5"
... aka VR (Australia)
- The Many Faces of Alex (1995) TV Episode .... Alexis Miller
Someone She Knows (1994) (TV) .... Laurie Philips
Beyond Suspicion (1993) (TV) .... Joyce
... aka Appointment for a Killing
"Hearts Afire" (1992) TV Series .... Georgie Anne Lahti Hartman
"Night Court" .... Christine Sullivan (1985-1992)
- Party Girl: Part 1 (1992) TV Episode .... Christine Sullivan
- With a Little Help from My Friends (1991) TV Episode .... Christine Sullivan
- Fire (1988) TV Episode .... Christine Sullivan
- Constitution: Part 1 (1987) TV Episode .... Christine Sullivan
- Who Was That Mashed Man? (1987) TV Episode .... Christine Sullivan
(17 more)
Stranger at My Door (1991) (TV) .... Sharon Dancey
... aka Dead Run

Tricks of the Trade (1988/I) (TV) .... Marla
Glitz (1988) (TV) .... Linda Moon
Triplecross (1986) (TV) .... Delia Langtree
"Hotel"
... aka Arthur Hailey's Hotel
- Sleeping Dogs (1985) TV Episode .... Anne Crowley
- Prisms (1984) TV Episode .... Jill Stanton
"The A-Team"
- Hot Styles (1984) TV Episode .... Rina Turian
- The Only Church in Town (1983) TV Episode .... Leslie Bektall
Glitter (1984) (TV) .... Barbara Nelson
"Fantasy Island"
- Dark Secret/The Outrageous Mr. Smith (1984) TV Episode .... Amy Marshall
- Return to the Cotton Club/No Friends Like Old Friends (1983) TV Episode .... Doreen Murphy
"Cheers"
- Just Three Friends (1983) TV Episode .... Heather Landon
"The Love Boat"
- Dee Dee's Dilemma/Julie's Blind Date/The Prize Winner (1983) TV Episode .... Doris Holden/Dee Dee
- A Dress to Remember (1982) TV Episode .... Donna Baker
"Matt Houston"
- A Novel Way to Die (1983) TV Episode .... Courtney Garner
"The Fall Guy" (1981) TV Series .... Terri Shannon (1982-1983)/Terri Michaels (1983-1985)
Not Just Another Affair (1982) (TV) .... Jan Thacker
... aka Perfect Affair
Massarati and the Brain (1982) (TV) .... Julie Ramsdell
"Code Red"
- Wildfire (1982) TV Episode
"McClain's Law"
- Requiem for a Narc (1981) TV Episode
"Simon & Simon"
- Details at Eleven (1981) TV Episode .... Carolyn Perry
"The Greatest American Hero"
- The Two-Hundred-Mile-an-Hour Fast Ball (1981) TV Episode .... Deborah Dante
"The Gangster Chronicles" (1981) (mini) TV Series .... Chris Brennan
... aka The Gangster Chronicles: An American Story
Gangster Wars (1981) .... Chris Brennan
"Semi-Tough" (1980) TV Series .... Barbara Jane Bookman
"B.J. and the Bear"
- Siege (1980) TV Episode .... Valerie Wood
"House Calls"
- A Slight Case of Quarantine (1980) TV Episode
"Eight Is Enough"
- The Commitment (1980) TV Episode .... Kerry

"Hart to Hart"
- Cop Out (1979) TV Episode .... Sandy
"Buck Rogers in the 25th Century"
- The Plot to Kill a City: Part 2 (1979) TV Episode .... Joella Cameron
- The Plot to Kill a City: Part 1 (1979) TV Episode .... Joella Cameron
"The Lazarus Syndrome"
- A Brutal Assault (1979) TV Episode
"The Incredible Hulk"
- The Confession (1979) TV Episode .... Pamela Morris
"Barnaby Jones"
- Master of Deception (1979) TV Episode .... Linda Woods
"CHiPs"
... aka CHiPs Patrol (USA: syndication title)
- Rally 'Round the Bank (1979) TV Episode .... Roberta
Frankie and Annette: The Second Time Around (1978) (TV)