Occupation Actress, playwright Years active 1982–present | Name Patricia Wettig Books F2M Role Actress | |
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Born December 4, 1951 (age 72) ( 1951-12-04 ) Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S. Parents Clifford Neal Wettig, Florence Wettig Movies and TV shows Similar People Ken Olin, Roxy Olin, Polly Draper, Mel Harris, Jon Robin Baitz | ||
Children Roxy Olin, Clifford Olin | ||
Golden globes 1991 sharon gless and patricia wettig both win the award for best actress
Patricia Wettig (born December 4, 1951) is an American actress and playwright. She is perhaps best known for her role as Nancy Krieger Weston in the ABC television drama thirtysomething (1987–91) for which she received three Primetime Emmy Awards and a Golden Globe Award.
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- Golden globes 1991 sharon gless and patricia wettig both win the award for best actress
- Patricia wettig actor
- Early life
- Career
- Personal life
- Filmography
- References
Other notable works include the portrayal of Vice President Caroline Reynolds in the Fox serial drama Prison Break (2005–07), and playing Holly Harper in the ABC television drama Brothers & Sisters (2006–11). She is also known for her roles in the comedy films City Slickers (1991), City Slickers II: The Legend of Curly's Gold (1994), and the science fiction miniseries The Langoliers (1995).
Patricia wettig actor
Early life
Wettig was born in Milford, Ohio, to Florence (née Morlock) and Clifford Neal Wettig, a high school basketball coach. She has three sisters: Pam, Phyllis, and Peggy. She was raised in Grove City, Pennsylvania and graduated from Grove City High School in 1970. She attended Ohio Wesleyan University and graduated from Temple University in 1975. She returned to her studies later in life and received a Master of Fine Arts in playwriting from Smith College in 2001. F2M, a play she authored, was performed in 2011 as part of the New York Stage and Film and Vassar College's 2011 Powerhouse Theater season.
Career
Although Wettig has acted in a number of films (including City Slickers, Guilty by Suspicion, and The Langoliers), she is best known for her work on television. She received critical acclaim (and a number of awards) for her role as Nancy Weston on ABC's thirtysomething. Her portrayal of Nancy's cancer struggle attracted considerable acclaim and attention. She also portrayed Joanne McFadden on the television program St. Elsewhere. In addition, Wettig appeared in a number of popular television programs during the 1980s and 1990s including L.A. Law, Frasier, Hill Street Blues, and Remington Steele.
Wettig starred in the ABC comedy-drama series Brothers & Sisters, which debuted in September 2006, where she portrays the Walker family patriarch's mistress, Holly Harper. Her character was the co-CEO at Ojai Foods with Sarah Walker, the daughter of William Walker. She left the show mid-season during Season 5 after her character Holly Harper followed her daughter to New York along with her fiance David played by real life husband Ken Olin. This season sees the whole Harper family absent from the show. Wettig also had the recurring role of CIA psychotherapist Dr. Judy Barnett on Alias (husband Olin was a producer and director on the series). Before joining Brothers & Sisters, she played the fictional Vice President Caroline Reynolds on the 2005 Fox television drama, Prison Break. She turned down Fox's offer of becoming a series regular on Prison Break in order to pursue Brothers & Sisters. In 2007 ABC and FOX agreed that Wettig could briefly reprise her role as Caroline Reynolds, providing off-camera voice-overs and appearing in a scene with Wentworth Miller.
In 2012, Wettig joined the national tour for Larry Kramer's production, The Normal Heart.
Personal life
Wettig is married to actor and producer Ken Olin; they have two children, Clifford Olin (b. 1983) and Roxanne "Roxy" Olin (b. 1985). Roxy Olin was a principal cast member of the MTV series The City, and also had a regular role on the ABC drama Brothers & Sisters.
Filmography
Actress
2021
The Timekeepers of Eternity as
Laurel
2019
Dolly Parton's Heartstrings (TV Series) as
Harper Cantrell
- Sugar Hill (2019) - Harper Cantrell
2015
Major Crimes (TV Series) as
Judge Virginia Ryan
- Fifth Dynasty (2015) - Judge Virginia Ryan
2014
Identity (TV Movie) as
Liana Grant
2006
Brothers & Sisters (TV Series) as
Holly Harper
- Walker Down the Aisle (2011) - Holly Harper (credit only)
- For Better or for Worse (2011) - Holly Harper (credit only)
- Father Unknown (2011) - Holly Harper (credit only)
- Wouldn't It Be Nice (2011) - Holly Harper (credit only)
- Never Say Never (2011) - Holly Harper (credit only)
- Olivia's Choice (2011) - Holly Harper (credit only)
- Home is Where the Fort Is (2011) - Holly Harper (credit only)
- Brody (2011) - Holly Harper (credit only)
- The One That Got Away (2011) - Holly Harper (credit only)
- Safe at Home (2011) - Holly Harper (credit only)
- Thanks for the Memories (2011) - Holly Harper
- Scandalized (2011) - Holly Harper (credit only)
- Cold Turkey (2010) - Holly Harper
- Get a Room (2010) - Holly Harper (credit only)
- The Rhapsody of the Flesh (2010) - Holly Harper (credit only)
- Resolved (2010) - Holly Harper
- An Ideal Husband (2010) - Holly Harper (credit only)
- Call Mom (2010) - Holly Harper (credit only)
- A Righteous Kiss (2010) - Holly Harper
- Faking It (2010) - Holly Harper
- Brief Encounter (2010) - Holly Harper
- The Homecoming (2010) - Holly Harper
- On the Road Again (2010) - Holly Harper
- Lights Out (2010) - Holly Harper
- Love All (2010) - Holly Harper
- Where There's Smoke- (2010) - Holly Harper
- If You Bake It, He Will Come (2010) - Holly Harper
- Time After Time: Part 2 (2010) - Holly Harper
- Time After Time: Part 1 (2010) - Holly Harper
- Freeluc.com (2010) - Holly Harper
- Leap of Faith (2010) - Holly Harper
- A Valued Family (2010) - Holly Harper
- The Pasadena Primary (2010) - Holly Harper
- Run Baby Run (2010) - Holly Harper
- The Science Fair (2010) - Holly Harper
- A Bone to Pick (2010) - Holly Harper
- Nearlyweds (2009) - Holly Harper
- Pregnant Pause (2009) - Holly Harper
- The Wine Festival (2009) - Holly Harper
- The Wig Party (2009) - Holly Harper
- Zen & the Art of Mole Making (2009) - Holly Harper
- Last Tango in Pasadena (2009) - Holly Harper
- From France with Love (2009) - Holly Harper
- Almost Normal (2009) - Holly Harper
- Breaking the News (2009) - Holly Harper
- The Road Ahead (2009) - Holly Harper
- Mexico (2009) - Holly Harper
- Let's Call the Whole Thing Off (2009) - Holly Harper
- Julia (2009) - Holly Harper
- S3X (2009) - Holly Harper
- Missing (2009) - Holly Harper
- Spring Broken (2009) - Holly Harper (credit only)
- Taking Sides (2009) - Holly Harper
- Troubled Waters: Part 2 (2009) - Holly Harper
- Troubled Waters: Part 1 (2009) - Holly Harper
- Lost and Found (2009) - Holly Harper
- Owning It (2009) - Holly Harper
- It's Not Easy Being Green (2009) - Holly Harper
- Sibling Rivalry (2009) - Holly Harper
- A Father Dreams (2009) - Holly Harper (credit only)
- Just a Sliver (2008) - Holly Harper
- Unfinished Business (2008) - Holly Harper
- Going Once- Going Twice (2008) - Holly Harper
- Do You Believe in Magic (2008) - Holly Harper
- Bakersfield (2008) - Holly Harper (credit only)
- You Get What You Need (2008) - Holly Harper
- Everything Must Go (2008) - Holly Harper
- Tug of War (2008) - Holly Harper
- Book Burning (2008) - Holly Harper
- Glass Houses (2008) - Holly Harper
- Prior Commitments (2008) - Holly Harper
- Moral Hazard (2008) - Holly Harper
- Double Negative (2008) - Holly Harper
- Separation Anxiety (2008) - Holly Harper
- Compromises (2008) - Holly Harper
- The Missionary Imposition (2008) - Holly Harper
- The Feast of Epiphany (2008) - Holly Harper
- Holy Matrimony! (2007) - Holly Harper
- Something New (2007) - Holly Harper
- 36 Hours (2007) - Holly Harper
- Two Places (2007) - Holly Harper
- Domestic Issues (2007) - Holly Harper
- States of the Union (2007) - Holly Harper
- History Repeating (2007) - Holly Harper
- An American Family (2007) - Holly Harper
- Home Front (2007) - Holly Harper
- Unaired Pilot (2007) - Holly Harper
- Matriarchy (2007) - Holly Harper
- Favorite Son (2007) - Holly Harper
- Grapes of Wrath (2007) - Holly Harper
- Bad News (2007) - Holly Harper
- Game Night (2007) - Holly Harper (credit only)
- Three Parties (2007) - Holly Harper (credit only)
- All in the Family (2007) - Holly Harper
- The Other Walker (2007) - Holly Harper
- Love Is Difficult (2007) - Holly Harper
- Valentine's Day Massacre (2007) - Holly Harper
- Something Ida This Way Comes (2007) - Holly Harper (credit only)
- Sexual Politics (2007) - Holly Harper (credit only)
- Family Day (2007) - Holly Harper
- Light the Lights (2006) - Holly Harper
- Mistakes Were Made: Part 2 (2006) - Holly Harper (credit only)
- Mistakes Were Made: Part 1 (2006) - Holly Harper
- Northern Exposure (2006) - Holly Harper (credit only)
- For the Children (2006) - Holly Harper
- Date Night (2006) - Holly Harper
- Family Portrait (2006) - Holly Harper (credit only)
- Affairs of State (2006) - Holly Harper
- An Act of Will (2006) - Holly Harper
- Patriarchy (2006) - Holly Harper
2010
The 19th Wife (TV Movie) as
BeckyLyn
2005
Prison Break (TV Series) as
Vice President Caroline Reynolds / President Caroline Reynolds / Vice President of the United States / ...
- Sweet Caroline (2007) - President Caroline Reynolds
- Chicago (2007) - President Caroline Reynolds (voice, uncredited)
- The Message (2007) - President Caroline Reynolds (voice, uncredited)
- Flight (2006) - Vice President Caroline Reynolds
- Go (2006) - Vice President Caroline Reynolds
- Tonight (2006) - Vice President Caroline Reynolds
- The Key (2006) - Vice President Caroline Reynolds
- Bluff (2006) - Vice President Caroline Reynolds
- J-Cat (2006) - Vice President Caroline Reynolds
- Brother's Keeper (2006) - Vice President Caroline Reynolds
- By the Skin and the Teeth (2006) - Vice President Caroline Reynolds
- The Rat (2006) - Vice President Caroline Reynolds
- End of the Tunnel (2005) - Vice President Caroline Reynolds
- Sleight of Hand (2005) - Vice President Caroline Reynolds
- The Old Head (2005) - Vice President of the United States
- English, Fitz or Percy (2005) - Menacing Woman in Kitchen (uncredited)
- Cute Poison (2005) - Woman Cutting Vegetables (uncredited)
- Allen (2005) - Woman Cutting Garlic (uncredited)
2005
The Naked Brothers Band: The Movie as
Patricia Wettig
2005
Lackawanna Blues (TV Movie) as
Laura's Mother
2002
Alias (TV Series) as
Dr. Judy Barnett
- Hourglass (2004) - Dr. Judy Barnett
- Taken (2004) - Dr. Judy Barnett
- Facade (2004) - Dr. Judy Barnett (uncredited)
- Blowback (2004) - Dr. Judy Barnett
- After Six (2004) - Dr. Judy Barnett
- Countdown (2003) - Dr. Judy Barnett
- Dead Drop (2002) - Dr. Judy Barnett
- Cipher (2002) - Dr. Judy Barnett
- The Enemy Walks In (2002) - Dr. Judy Barnett
- Snowman (2002) - Dr. Judy Barnett
- Masquerade (2002) - Dr. Judy Barnett
- The Box: Part 1 (2002) - Dr. Judy Barnett
2002
Boomtown (TV Series) as
Nora Jean Flannery
- Reelin' in the Years (2002) - Nora Jean Flannery
2002
Breaking News (TV Series) as
Alison Dunne
- Karma (2002) - Alison Dunne
- Bad Water (2002) - Alison Dunne
- The Story Vanishes (2002) - Alison Dunne
- Dunne's Choice (2002) - Alison Dunne
2001
The Practice (TV Series) as
Allison Tucker
- Vanished: Part 2 (2001) - Allison Tucker
- Vanished: Part 1 (2001) - Allison Tucker (uncredited)
1998
L.A. Doctors (TV Series) as
Eleanor Riggs-Cattan / Eleanor Riggs
- Every Picture Tells a Story (1999) - Eleanor Riggs-Cattan
- Que Sera, Sarah (1999) - Eleanor Riggs-Cattan
- Where the Rubber Meets the Road (1999) - Eleanor Riggs-Cattan
- Immaculate Deception (1999) - Eleanor Riggs-Cattan
- True Believers (1999) - Eleanor Riggs-Cattan
- Just Duet (1999) - Eleanor Riggs
- Been There, Done That (1999) - Eleanor Riggs
- Endless Bummer (1998) - Eleanor Riggs
1998
Nightmare in Big Sky Country (TV Movie) as
Judge
1998
Bongwater as
Mom
1998
Dancer, Texas Pop. 81 as
Mrs. Lusk
1997
Frasier (TV Series) as
Stephanie
- To Kill a Talking Bird (1997) - Stephanie
1995
Courthouse (TV Series) as
Judge Justine Parkes
- Injustice for All (1995) - Judge Justine Parkes
- Fair-Weathered Friends (1995) - Judge Justine Parkes
- One Strike and You're Out (1995) - Judge Justine Parkes
- Child Support (1995) - Judge Justine Parkes
- Sex, Law and Videotape (1995) - Judge Justine Parkes
- Order on the Court (1995) - Judge Justine Parkes
- Conflict of Interest (1995) - Judge Justine Parkes
- One flew over the Courthouse (1995) - Judge Justine Parkes
- Pilot (1995) - Judge Justine Parkes
- Mitigating Circumstances - Judge Justine Parkes
- Justice Delayed - Judge Justine Parkes
1995
Kansas (TV Movie) as
Virginia 'Ginny' Mae Farley
1995
Nothing But the Truth (TV Movie) as
Jill Ross
1995
The Langoliers (TV Mini Series) as
Laurel Stevenson
- Episode #1.2 (1995) - Laurel Stevenson
- Episode #1.1 (1995) - Laurel Stevenson
1994
Parallel Lives (TV Movie) as
Rebecca Ferguson Stone
1994
City Slickers II: The Legend of Curly's Gold as
Barbara Robbins
1992
Me and Veronica as
Veronica
1992
Taking Back My Life: The Nancy Ziegenmeyer Story (TV Movie) as
Nancy Ziegenmeyer
1991
Silent Motive (TV Movie) as
Laura Bardell
1991
City Slickers as
Barbara Robbins
1987
Thirtysomething (TV Series) as
Nancy Krieger Weston
- California (1991) - Nancy Krieger Weston
- Melissa in Wonderland (1991) - Nancy Krieger Weston (credit only)
- A Stop at Willoughby (1991) - Nancy Krieger Weston (credit only)
- Hopeless (1991) - Nancy Krieger Weston (credit only)
- Out the Door (1991) - Nancy Krieger Weston
- Closing the Circle (1991) - Nancy Krieger Weston (credit only)
- The Wedding (1991) - Nancy Krieger Weston
- The Difference Between Men and Women (1991) - Nancy Krieger Weston
- Fighting the Cold (1991) - Nancy Krieger Weston
- Second Look (1991) - Nancy Krieger Weston
- Sifting the Ashes (1991) - Nancy Krieger Weston
- Advanced Beginners (1991) - Nancy Krieger Weston (credit only)
- Melissa and Men (1991) - Nancy Krieger Weston (credit only)
- Happy New Year (1990) - Nancy Krieger Weston (credit only)
- Guns and Roses (1990) - Nancy Krieger Weston
- Never Better (1990) - Nancy Krieger Weston (credit only)
- Photo Opportunity (1990) - Nancy Krieger Weston
- The Guilty Party (1990) - Nancy Krieger Weston
- The Haunting of DAA (1990) - Nancy Krieger Weston
- The Distance (1990) - Nancy Krieger Weston
- Control (1990) - Nancy Krieger Weston (credit only)
- Life Class (1990) - Nancy Krieger Weston
- Prelude to a Bris (1990) - Nancy Krieger Weston
- Samurai Ad Man (1990) - Nancy Krieger Weston
- The Go Between (1990) - Nancy Krieger Weston
- Going Limp (1990) - Nancy Krieger Weston
- Arizona (1990) - Nancy Krieger Weston (credit only)
- I'm Nobody, Who Are You? (1990) - Nancy Krieger Weston
- Three Year Itch (1990) - Nancy Krieger Weston
- The Other Shoe (1990) - Nancy Krieger Weston
- Good Sex, Bad Sex, What Sex, No Sex (1990) - Nancy Krieger Weston
- Her Cup Runneth Over (1990) - Nancy Krieger Weston
- Fathers and Lovers (1990) - Nancy Krieger Weston
- Once a Mermaid (1990) - Nancy Krieger Weston (credit only)
- Post-Op (1990) - Nancy Krieger Weston
- Pulling Away (1990) - Nancy Krieger Weston
- Another Country (1990) - Nancy Krieger Weston
- The Burning Bush (1989) - Nancy Krieger Weston
- Michael's Campaign (1989) - Nancy Krieger Weston (credit only)
- New Parents (1989) - Nancy Krieger Weston (credit only)
- Pilgrims (1989) - Nancy Krieger Weston
- Strangers (1989) - Nancy Krieger Weston (credit only)
- New Baby (1989) - Nancy Krieger Weston
- Legacy (1989) - Nancy Krieger Weston
- Mr. Right (1989) - Nancy Krieger Weston
- Love and Sex (1989) - Nancy Krieger Weston
- Nancy's Mom (1989) - Nancy Krieger Weston
- Best of Enemies (1989) - Nancy Krieger Weston
- Courting Nancy (1989) - Nancy Krieger Weston
- Be a Good Girl (1989) - Nancy Krieger Weston
- New Job (1989) - Nancy Krieger Weston
- Michael Writes a Story (1989) - Nancy Krieger Weston
- Deliverance (1989) - Nancy Krieger Weston
- Payment Due (1989) - Nancy Krieger Weston (credit only)
- Elliot's Dad (1989) - Nancy Krieger Weston
- About Last Night (1989) - Nancy Krieger Weston
- First Day/Last Day (1989) - Nancy Krieger Weston
- Success (1989) - Nancy Krieger Weston
- Politics (1989) - Nancy Krieger Weston (credit only)
- No Promises (1989) - Nancy Krieger Weston
- Trust Me (1989) - Nancy Krieger Weston
- The Mike Van Dyke Show (1988) - Nancy Krieger Weston
- In Re: The Marriage of Weston (1988) - Nancy Krieger Weston
- We'll Meet Again (1988) - Nancy Krieger Weston
- Born to Be Mild (1988) - Nancy Krieger Weston
- Tenure (1988) - Nancy Krieger Weston (credit only)
- Undone (1988) - Nancy Krieger Weston
- Nancy's First Date (1988) - Nancy Krieger Weston
- Whose Forest Is This? (1988) - Nancy Krieger Weston
- Accounts Receivable (1988) - Nancy Krieger Weston
- Business as Usual (1988) - Nancy Krieger Weston (credit only)
- I'm in Love, I'm in Love, I'm in Love, I'm in Love, I'm in Love with a Wonderful Gynecologist (1988) - Nancy Krieger Weston (credit only)
- Separation (1988) - Nancy Krieger Weston
- Competition (1988) - Nancy Krieger Weston
- Therapy (1988) - Nancy Krieger Weston
- South by Southeast (1988) - Nancy Krieger Weston
- I'll Be Home for Christmas (1987) - Nancy Krieger Weston
- Weaning (1987) - Nancy Krieger Weston
- Nice Work If You Can Get It (1987) - Nancy Krieger Weston
- We Gather Together (1987) - Nancy Krieger Weston
- But Not for Me (1987) - Nancy Krieger Weston (credit only)
- Couples (1987) - Nancy Krieger Weston
- Housewarming (1987) - Nancy Krieger Weston
- The Parents Are Coming (1987) - Nancy Krieger Weston (credit only)
- Thirtysomething (1987) - Nancy Krieger Weston
1991
Guilty by Suspicion as
Dorothy Nolan
1988
Police Story: Cop Killer (TV Movie) as
Dede Mandell
1986
St. Elsewhere (TV Series) as
Joanne / Joanne Morrison
- The Idiot and the Odyssey (1987) - Joanne
- Last Dance at the Wrecker's Ball (1987) - Joanne Morrison
- You Again? (1987) - Joanne Morrison
- Nothing Up My Sleeve (1986) - Joanne
- When You Wish Upon a Scar (1986) - Joanne
- Where There's Hope, There's Crosby (1986) - Joanne
1987
L.A. Law (TV Series) as
Carolyn Glasband
- Beef Jerky (1987) - Carolyn Glasband
1986
Stingray (TV Series) as
Annie Murray
- Below the Line (1986) - Annie Murray
1985
Hill Street Blues (TV Series) as
Mrs. Florio
- The Life and Time of Dominic Florio Jr. (1985) - Mrs. Florio
1984
Remington Steele (TV Series) as
Barbara Frick
- Blood Is Thicker Than Steele (1984) - Barbara Frick
1982
Parole (TV Movie) as
Maureen
Producer
1995
Kansas (TV Movie) (executive producer)
Thanks
2013
As Cool as I Am (special thanks - as Ken Olin and Patricia Wettig)
Self
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A Matter of Opinion (TV Series documentary) (post-production) as
Self (2016-)
2021
Stars in the House (TV Series) as
Self
- ThirtySomething Cast Reunion (2021) - Self
2009
The Ojai Experience (Video short) as
Self
2008
Entertainment Tonight (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode dated 27 March 2008 (2008) - Self
2007
Rachael Ray (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode #2.15 (2007) - Self
2007
Brothers & Sisters: Family Album (TV Movie) as
Self / Holly Harper
2001
Inside 'thirtysomething' (TV Movie documentary) as
Self
1999
The Rosie O'Donnell Show (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode dated 1 February 1999 (1999) - Self
1999
The 25th Annual People's Choice Awards (TV Special) as
Self
1995
CBS This Morning (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode dated 23 May 1995 (1995) - Self
1992
Live with Kelly and Mark (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode #7.180 (1995) - Self
- Episode dated 16 March 1992 (1992) - Self
1992
One on One with John Tesh (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode #1.124 (1992) - Self
1992
Wogan (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode #12.14 (1992) - Self
1992
Golden Globe Awards (TV Special) as
Self - Presenter
1992
The 13th Annual CableACE Awards (TV Special) as
Self - Audience Member
1991
The 43rd Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (TV Special) as
Self - Winner & Presenter
1991
The 48th Annual Golden Globe Awards 1991 (TV Special) as
Self - Winner
1990
The 42nd Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (TV Special) as
Self - Winner & Presenter
1990
The Arsenio Hall Show (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode dated 1 June 1990 (1990) - Self
1990
The 47th Annual Golden Globe Awards 1990 (TV Special) as
Self - Audience Member
1989
The 15th Annual People's Choice Awards (TV Special) as
Self - Audience Member
1988
The Starlight Annual Foundation Benefit (TV Special) as
Self
1988
The 40th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (TV Special) as
Self - Winner
1988
Hour Magazine (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode dated 29 March 1988 (1988) - Self
1988
The 14th Annual People's Choice Awards (TV Special documentary) as
Self - Accepting Award for Favourite New Television Drama
Archive Footage
2020
Minty Comedic Arts (TV Series) as
Self
- 10 Things You Didn't Know About The Langoliers (2020) - Self
2015
Extra (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode dated 4 July 2015 (2015) - Self
2007
Brothers & Sisters: A Family Matter (TV Movie) as
Holly Harper
References
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