Patricia Blair was an American actress who is best known for her roles in Daniel Boone, The Rifleman, and The Black Sleep.
Personal and Family Life
Born on January 15, 1933, in Fort Worth, Texas, Patricia grew up in Dallas and began her career as a teenage model. She was married to Martin Stanley Colbert from 1965 until their divorce in 1993. Patricia and her husband famously lived on a powerboat named “Don Juan” during their marriage.
Career Highlights
Patricia started her acting journey with small film roles in the 1950s, using the stage name “Patricia Blake.” She gained recognition with her role as Rebecca Boone in the television series Daniel Boone, which aired for six seasons starting in 1964. She also made guest appearances in numerous popular series like Perry Mason and Bonanza.
Death and Legacy
Patricia Blair passed away on September 9, 2013, in North Wildwood, New Jersey, after battling breast cancer. She is remembered for her contributions to television and film, particularly in the Western genre. Despite stepping back from the public eye in later years, her work left a lasting impact on her fans and the entertainment industry.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| The Black Sleep | 1956-06-15 | Laurie Munroe |
| Crime Against Joe | 1956-03-21 | Christine ‘Christy’ Rowen (as Patricia Blake) |
| City of Fear | 1959-02-01 | June Marlowe |
| Cage of Evil | 1960-07-01 | Holly Taylor (as Pat Blair) |
| Jump Into Hell | 1955-04-01 | Gisele Bonet |
| The Ladies Man | 1961-06-21 | Working Girl |
| Daniel Boone: Frontier Trail Rider | 1966-07-23 | Rebecca Boone |
| Happy Anniversary and Goodbye | 1974-11-19 | Miss Warren |
| The Electric Horseman | 1979-12-21 | Fashion Narrator |
| Perry Mason | 1957-09-21 | Nicolai Wright |
| Daniel Boone | 1964-09-24 | Rebecca Boone |
| Surfside 6 | 1960-10-06 | N/A |
| The Virginian | 1962-09-19 | Rita Marlow |
| Yancy Derringer | 1958-10-02 | Goldy |
| Richard Diamond, Private Detective | 1957-07-01 | Julie |
| The Dennis O’Keefe Show | 1959-09-22 | N/A |
| Telephone Time | 1956-04-08 | N/A |
| Letter to Loretta | 1953-09-20 | Gloria Mason |
| Not for Hire | 1959-10-23 | N/A |
| Bonanza | 1959-09-12 | Lila Conrad |
| The Rifleman | 1958-09-30 | Lou Mallory |
| Steve Canyon | 1958-09-13 | Janice Taft |