Patricia Alice Albrecht

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Patricia Alice Albrecht
BornJanuary 30, 1953
DiedDecember 25, 2019(2019-12-25) (aged 66)
Occupations
  • Actress
  • writer
  • poet

Patricia Alice Albrecht (January 30, 1953 – December 25, 2019) was an American actress, writer and poet. She was best known for her role of Phyllis "Pizzazz" Gabor, the antagonistic

The Snorks, and New Kids on the Block.[1]

Albrecht was born in

Detroit, Michigan. She received a Bachelor of Fine Arts in theater from Wayne State University.[1] She appeared in a series of live action films and television series throughout the 1970s and early 1980s before transitioning to voiceover roles.[1] Her notable live action credits included guest roles in Remington Steele and the 1980 comedic film, Midnight Madness.[1]

In 1985, Albrecht was cast as Pizzazz in the animated series,

Albrecht later moved to

audio CD of poetry called A Touch of Pizzazz in 2009 for fans of her 1980s series, Jem.[1]

Patricia Alice Albrecht died at her home in Nashville, Tennessee, on December 25, 2019, at the age of 66. Her fellow Jem cast member and good friend, Samantha Newark was present in her home when she passed.[1][2]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m Milligan, Mercedes (2020-01-03). "Patricia Alice Albrecht, Voice of 'Jem's Pizzazz, Has Died". Animation Magazine. Archived from the original on 2020-01-04. Retrieved 2020-01-09.
  2. ^ "In Memoriam: Animation & VFX Greats We Lost in 2019". Animation Magazine. 2019-12-23. Archived from the original on 2020-01-03. Retrieved 2020-01-09.

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