Darby Leigh Stanchfield, a talented American actress, was born on April 29, 1971, in Kodiak, Alaska, USA, where her father's successful commercial fishing business provided a unique upbringing.
At 5'7" (1.7 m) tall, Stanchfield's physical stature belies her impressive acting abilities, which were honed through her education at the prestigious American Conservatory Theater in San Francisco, where she earned a Master of Fine Arts degree.
In her personal life, Stanchfield is married to Joseph Mark Gallegos, a union that has endured since 2009.
As the niece of the legendary Disney Studios animator Walt Stanchfield, Darby Leigh Stanchfield has a rich family heritage, with her uncle's notable works including the iconic animated features The Jungle Book (1967),The Aristocats (1970),and Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988).
Throughout her career, Stanchfield has made a name for herself through her versatile performances in a range of genres and mediums. She is perhaps most well-known for her portrayal of Abby Whelan in the ABC political drama series Scandal, as well as her roles as April Green in the CBS post-apocalyptic drama series Jericho and Helen Bishop in the AMC period drama series Mad Men.
