Patricia Barry

Patricia Barry was an American actress who is best known for her roles in “The Twilight Zone,” “Columbo,” and “Matinee Theatre.” With a career spanning several decades, she made significant contributions to both film and television.

Personal and Family Life

Patricia Barry was born Patricia Allen White on November 16, 1922, in Davenport, Iowa. She married Philip Barry Jr. on June 11, 1950, and they had two children together, including a daughter named Miranda Barry. Patricia was an alumna of Stephens College, which has a theater scholarship named in her honor. She enjoyed attending class reunions and was known for her vibrant personality and charisma.

Career

Patricia’s acting career took off after she won a Rita Hayworth look-alike contest, which led to a movie contract with Warner Bros. She initially used the name Patricia White but later adopted her married name, Patricia Barry. Throughout her career, she appeared in over 130 movies and television shows, showcasing her talent in a variety of roles. She often collaborated with her husband on projects during their long and happy marriage.

Death and Legacy

Patricia Barry passed away on October 11, 2016, in Los Angeles, California, due to natural causes at the age of 93. She left behind a legacy as a dedicated and hardworking actress, known for her versatility and charm in the entertainment industry. Her contributions have made her a respected figure in both film and television history.

Filmography

Title Release Date Character
Send Me No Flowers 1964-10-14 Linda Bullard
The Undercover Man 1949-03-21 Muriel Gordon
For Keeps 1988-01-15 Adoption Official
Crowhaven Farm 1970-11-24 Felicia
The Beast with Five Fingers 1947-02-08 Clara the Maid
Riders of the Whistling Pines 1949-03-16 Helen Carter
Cry Wolf 1947-08-19 Angela the Maid
Kitten with a Whip 1964-11-04 Vera
Bogie 1980-03-04 Zelda O’Moore
The Tattooed Stranger 1950-02-09 Mary Mahan
Dear Heart 1965-03-07 Mitchell
Variety Girl 1947-08-29 Variety Girl (uncredited)
Safe at Home! 1962-04-13 Johanna Price
The Marriage of a Young Stockbroker 1971-08-19 Dr. Sadler
The Girl on the Edge of Town 1981-04-04
Blazing Across the Pecos 1948-07-01 Lola Carter
Trapped by Boston Blackie 1948-05-13 Joan Howell (as Patricia White)
Invasion of Privacy 1992-12-07 Drama Coach
She Woke Up 1992-01-19 Marcie Belcamp
Flat Feat 1948-06-24 Mary, Police Operator
Sammy, the Way-Out Seal 1962-10-28 Helen Loomis
Singin’ Spurs 1948-09-22 Joan Dennis (as Patricia White)
Police Headquarters 1974-05-13 Anne Chapin
Slightly French 1949-02-02 Hilda (uncredited)
The Wreck of the Hesperus 1948-02-04 Deborah Allen
Dead Men Tell No Tales 1971-12-17 Lisa Martin
Manhattan Angel 1949-03-17 Maggie Graham
The Jerk, Too 1984-01-06 Mrs. Van Buren
Sea of Love 1989-09-15 Older Woman
The Great American Beauty Contest 1973-02-13 Kay Earnshaw
First, You Cry 1978-11-08 Anne
Her Life as a Man 1984-03-12 Gloria Rogers
Deception 1946-10-26 Music Student (uncredited)
The End of August 1981-11-19 Mrs. Merriman
A Cry for Love 1980-10-20 Jennifer Harris
The Great Gatsby 1958-06-26 Jordan Baker
Pardon My Nightshirt 1956-11-22
Humoresque 1947-01-25 Fritzie – Bauer’s Secretary (uncredited)
Twilight Zone: The Movie 1983-06-24 Mother
The Twilight Zone 1959-10-02