Sally Champlin is an American character actress of film and television and singer/recording artist. She is known for appearing in such films as Die Watching, An Element of Truth, In the Light of the Moon and Family Secrets. She also had a minor recurring role on the series Heroes as Lynette, featuring most prominently in the episodes Shadowboxing and Once Upon a Time In Texas. Other television shows she has appeared in include Dallas, Murphy Brown, Frasier and Mike & Molly. She appeared in 10 episodes of The Young and the Restless as Judge Pat Stewart. Champlin also portrayed the President of the United States in Perfect Lover.