Pat Evison was a New Zealand-born actor who is best known for her roles in “The Flying Doctors,” “A Town Like Alice,” and “Emma’s War.” She had a successful career spanning over five decades, captivating audiences in both New Zealand and Australia.
Personal and Family Life
Born Helen June Patricia Blamires on June 2, 1924, in Dunedin, New Zealand, Pat Evison married Roger Evison on August 28, 1948, and they had three children together. In 1998, she published her autobiography titled “Happy Days in Muckle Flugga,” detailing her life and career.
Career Highlights
Pat Evison was a larger-than-life presence on stage and television, well-known for her performances in popular television serials. She continued acting actively until her eyesight began to fail in her early seventies, which led to her retirement from the profession.
Death and Legacy
Pat Evison passed away on May 30, 2010, in Wellington, New Zealand, although the exact cause of death was not disclosed. She was honored with the OBE in 1980 and became a Dame of the British Empire in 1993 for her contributions to the arts, leaving behind a rich legacy in the entertainment industry.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Tim | 1979-07-13 | Em Melville |
| A Street to Die | 1985-10-03 | Sister Sweet |
| What the Moon Saw | 1990-12-26 | Gran |
| The Silent One | 1984-06-14 | Luisa |
| Starstruck | 1982-04-08 | Nana |
| The Earthling | 1980-07-24 | Meg Neilson |
| Landfall | 1975-01-01 | Visitor |
| Emma’s War | 1986-12-26 | Miss Arnott |
| My Grandpa Is a Vampire | 1991-06-01 | Aunt Leah |
| The Clinic | 1983-04-21 | |
| Caddie | 1976-01-01 | Mrs. Norris |
| The Flying Doctors | 1986-05-15 | Violet Carnegie |
| The Ray Bradbury Theater | 1985-05-21 | Mrs. Foley |
| A Town Like Alice | 1981-07-12 | Mrs. Collard |