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Markie Post, born Marjorie Armstrong Post, became a quintessential 1980s television presence. She first built a reputation behind the scenes on game shows before moving in front of the camera, joining The Fall Guy as Terri Michaels in 1982. Her breakthrough came with Christine Sullivan, the principled public defender on <em Night Court (1984–1992), where she formed a memorable dynamic with Judge Harry Stone and Dan Fielding. After <em Night Court, she headlined <em Hearts Afire alongside John Ritter and continued to contribute to a string of guest and recurring roles on series such as <em Scrubs and <em Chicago P.D., as well as film appearances such as <em There’s Something About Mary (1998). Across four decades she balanced warmth with a sly wit, securing her place in 1980s television memory while sustaining a busy career into the 2010s.

... Marjorie Armstrong Post grew up in California and trained in acting after her time at Lewis & Clark College. She began in production on several game shows—Split Second, Double Dare, and as a card dealer on Card Sharks—before turning to acting in the late 1970s. Her early screen work led to a string of 1980s roles that showcased her versatility, from a regular turn on The Fall Guy to a defining lead on <em Night Court, where her Christine Sullivan became a touchstone of the series’ warm, principled centre. In the 1990s and beyond she remained a steady presence in television, with parts in <em Hearts Afire, recurring appearances on <em Scrubs and <em Chicago P.D., and film work such as <em There’s Something About Mary. Post’s legacy lies in blending buoyant humour with resilience and empathy, marking her as a defining figure of 1980s–1990s American TV. Then & Now The 1980s Markie Post emerged as a quintessential 1980s television presence after moving from game‑show production into acting. She joined The Fall Guy in 1982 as Terri Michaels and broke through as the principled public defender Christine Sullivan on Night Court (1984–1992), forging a memorable dynamic with Judge Harry Stone and Dan Fielding. Her blend of warmth and sly wit made her a touchstone of the era’s sitcom landscape and secured her place in 1980s TV memory. Now (2026) As of 2026 she is remembered for a long, steady career—Markie Post died in 2021—and her legacy endures through Night Court and decades of television work. She continued to appear in recurring and guest roles into the 2010s (on series such as Scrubs and Chicago P.D.) and made notable film appearances like There’s Something About Mary, demonstrating her range beyond sitcoms. Her warm, principled on‑screen persona and sharp comedic timing keep her performances alive for fans and historians of classic TV. Career timeline 1950 Born in Palo Alto, California. 1971–1972 Married Stephen Knox. 1979 Appeared in Buck Rogers in the 25th Century as Joella Cameron. 1982–1985 Joined The Fall Guy as Terri Michaels; co-stars included Lee Majors, Douglas Barr and Heather Thomas. 1984–1992 Joined Night Court as Christine Sullivan; co-stars included Harry Anderson, John Laroquette and Richard Moll. 1992–1995 Stars in Hearts Afire as Georgie Hartman; co-star John Ritter. 1998 Appeared in There’s Something About Mary as Sheila Jensen; co-stars Ben Stiller and Cameron Diaz. 2002–2006 Guest-starred in Scrubs as Lily Reid; co-stars Zach Braff and Sarah Chalke. 2010–2013 Voiced June Darby in Transformers Prime; co-stars Peter Cullen and Frank Welker. 2014–2017 Recurring in Chicago P.D. as Bunny Fletcher; co-stars Jason Beghe, Sophia Bush and Jon Seda. 2021 Died in Los Angeles, aged 70. Interview and reference sources Post began her career in game-show production, later turning to acting after working on Split Second, Double Dare and Card Sharks.Wikipedia – Markie Post Her breakout on Night Court established her as a leading television presence.New York Times obituary Biographical and credit details were checked against Wikipedia – Markie Post, New York Times obituary, Deadline – Markie Post obituary, The Hollywood Reporter – Markie Post obituary, Variety – Markie Post obituary.