Patricia Wright (actress)
Patricia Wright | |
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| Born | Patricia Wright Ellis July 5, 1921 |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | UCLA |
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| Years active | 1950–1966 (as actress) |
Patricia Wright Ellis (born July 5, 1921)[1] is an American former actress and dancer, weather presenter, announcer, and commercial spokeswoman, who made several film and television appearances throughout the 1950s and 1960s. She also wrote, directed and produced, and was featured in printed adverts and educational videos for which she won awards, including at the Argentine Film Festival.[2]
Ellis is most notable for her role as the leading lady in the
Biography
Early life
Wright grew up in Washington state and attended
Film and TV roles
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Wright signed with Paramount Pictures and her film appearances included Chained for Life (1952), Trail Guide (1952), and Scandal Incorporated (1956).
She appeared in several American television shows, including
In addition to her film and television roles, Wright worked for Fox News serving as Los Angeles' first ever television weathergirl.[2]
She also produced, wrote and directed educational multimedia for CBS.[2]
Personal life
Wright in her post-acting career trained at
Wright currently resides in Newport Beach, California and celebrated her 100th birthday on July 5, 2021.[1]
Filmography
| Name of Production | Year | Role |
| Penthouse Party (TV series) | 1950 | As herself |
| Fireside Theatre (TV series) | 1950 | Herself |
| Dick Tracy (TV series) | 1950 | episode: The Mosquito Murders) |
| Hit Parade of 1951 | 1950 | Minor role (uncredited) |
| The Lemon Drop Kid | 1951 | Dancer (uncredited) |
| Racket Squad (TV series) | 1951 | Millie Shane |
| Chained for Life | 1952 | Renee |
| Trail Guide | 1952 | Saloon Girl |
| Cuckoo on a Choo Choo (film short) | 1952 | Lenora |
| Rebound (TV series) | 1952 | Adele Barker |
| Craig Kennedy, Criminologist (TV series) | 1952 | 3 roles -Lydia "Dixie" Ramsay -Alberta Seward -Mildred Kinney |
| The Adventures of Kit Carson (TV series) | 1954 | unknown |
| Meet Mr. McNutley (TV series) | 1954 | 1 episode |
| The New Adventures of China Smith (TV series) | 1954 | 2 roles -Kate Orleans -Maggie McGinnis |
| Lux Video Theatre (TV series) | 1956 | Phyllis |
| Scandal Incorporated | 1956 | Marjorie Cameron |
| Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. (TV series) | 1966 | Mrs. Gray |
References
- ^ a b Szabo, Matt (July 2, 2021). "Newport Beach's Patricia Wright Ellis hits the century mark". Daily Pilot. Archived from the original on July 17, 2021. Retrieved July 17, 2021.
- ^ a b c d e Hall, Sara (July 18, 2011). "90 Years of Entertainment, Dedication and Glamour". Newport Beach Independent. Archived from the original on March 18, 2021. Retrieved March 18, 2021.
External links
- Patricia Wright at IMDb