Patience Cleveland was an American actress who is best known for Donnie Darko, Psycho III, and Murder, She Wrote. She was born on May 23, 1931 in New York City, New York, USA, and passed away on May 27, 2004 in Santa Monica, California, USA due to cancer.
Personal and Family Life
Patience Cleveland was the youngest of six children in her family. She attended Miss Porter’s School and graduated from Smith College, where she majored in theatre under Hallie Flanagan. Throughout her life, she was married twice, first to Peter Hobbs from 1965 to 1968 and later to Richard John Michels until 1975.
Career
Cleveland was known for her strong character roles in both television and film. She gained recognition on Broadway, where she performed alongside notable actors such as Anthony Perkins in “Look Homeward Angel” and Maurice Evans in “The Apple Cart.” In addition to acting, she wrote a children’s book titled “The Lion Is Busy,” which was published in 1963 and received notable attention.
Death and Legacy
Patience Cleveland died on May 27, 2004, leaving behind a legacy of diverse performances in film and theater. Her career spanned several decades, and she is remembered for her headstrong roles and contributions to the arts. Her work remains appreciated by fans and audiences.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Donnie Darko | 2001-01-19 | Roberta Sparrow / Grandma Death |
| Psycho III | 1986-04-02 | Sister Margaret |
| Murder, She Wrote | 1984 | N/A |
| Alien Nation: Dark Horizon | 1994-10-25 | Cashier |
| Get Your Stuff | 2000-06-17 | Lillian |
| Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law | 2000-12-30 | N/A |
| Seinfeld | 1989-07-05 | Old Lady |
| The Practice | 1997-03-04 | N/A |
| ER | 1994-09-19 | Mrs. Mills |
| The X-Files | 1993-09-10 | Arbutus Ray |