Patricia Dane was an American actress who is best known for her roles in Johnny Eager, Life Begins for Andy Hardy, and Grand Central Murder.
Personal and Family Life
Born Thelma Patricia Ann Pippen on August 4, 1919, in Blountstown, Florida, Patricia faced hardship early on when her father died shortly after her birth. She spent some time living with her grandparents before being raised by her mother, who remarried. Patricia eventually pursued a career in fashion design but found success in modeling, which led her to acting in films.
Career Highlights
Patricia started her acting career in 1941 with a role in Ziegfeld Girl. She was signed to MGM and made a name for herself in various films, including Johnny Eager and Life Begins for Andy Hardy. Despite her early success, Patricia’s career waned after her tumultuous marriage to bandleader Tommy Dorsey, and she found herself in minor roles. After her marriage ended in 1947, she returned to acting, but her projects received little attention, leading to a quieter life after leaving Hollywood.
Death and Legacy
Patricia Dane passed away from lung cancer on June 5, 1995, in her hometown of Blountstown, Florida. After retiring, she lived a quiet life as a librarian, stepping away from the spotlight. Her contributions to film, though modest, remain a part of the classic Hollywood era.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Johnny Eager | 1941-12-09 | Garnet |
| Life Begins for Andy Hardy | 1941-08-15 | Jennitt Hicks |
| Grand Central Murder | 1942-05-01 | Mida King, Stage Name of Beulah Toohey |
| Somewhere I’ll Find You | 1942-08-27 | Crystal McRegan |
| Rio Rita | 1942-03-11 | Lucette Brunswick |
| I Dood It | 1943-09-01 | Suretta Brenton |
| I’ll Wait for You | 1941-05-16 | Blonde in Elevator (uncredited) |
| Northwest Rangers | 1942-10-28 | Jean Avery |
| Are You With It? | 1948-03-19 | Sally (as Pat Dane) |
| Joe Palooka in Fighting Mad | 1948-02-07 | Iris March |
| Personalities | 1942-01-01 | (uncredited) |
| Ziegfeld Girl | 1941-04-25 | Ziegfeld Girl (Uncredited) |
| The Harder They Fall | 1956-05-08 | Shirley (uncredited) |