Patricia de Morelos was an American actress best known for her roles in The Exterminating Angel, The Curse of Nostradamus, and Una vez en la noche. Born Elena Emma Juana María Harms Morelos on August 16, 1916, in Mexico City, she had a successful acting career until her passing on November 5, 1987.
Personal and Family Life
Patricia de Morelos was married to H. Kent Paxson on March 3, 1940, but they later divorced and had one child together. Her father, Hugo Harms von Pein, was from Hamburg, Germany, while her mother, Elisa Morelos Ochoa, hailed from Guadalajara, Mexico. Patricia’s maternal grandfather, Antonio I. Morelos, served as the governor of Jalisco in Mexico.
Death and Legacy
Patricia de Morelos passed away on November 5, 1987, in Tepetlaoxtoc de Hidalgo, Estado de Mexico, Mexico. She left behind a legacy through her films, showcasing her talent and versatility as an actress. Despite her passing, her contributions to cinema, particularly in the 1960s and 1970s, continue to be remembered.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| El juicio de los hijos | 1971-03-25 | (uncredited) |
| Caballero a la medida | 1954-09-01 | Marta, hija de Pascual (uncredited) |
| El ángel exterminador | 1962-05-16 | Blanca |
| Verano violento | 1960-12-21 | Beatriz Peña |
| Para servir a usted | 1971-03-11 | |
| Ni hablar del peluquín | 1960-09-22 | |
| La Puerta y la Mujer del Carnicero | 1969-09-25 | Invitada (segment “La puerta”) |
| La mafia del crimen | 1958-01-01 | |
| Faltas a la moral | 1970-01-01 | Judge |
| Los amantes | 1956-11-09 | |
| Una vez en la noche | 1971-01-01 | |
| Una mujer honesta | 1972-01-01 | |
| Cien gritos de terror | 1965-05-14 | (segmento ‘Miedo Supremo’) |
| Un amor extraño | 1975-01-01 | |
| El fantasma se enamora | 1953-06-26 |