Patricia Medina was an American actress who is best known for her roles in “The Black Knight,” “Stranger at My Door,” and “The Killing of Sister George.” Born on July 19, 1919, in Liverpool, England, Medina enjoyed a successful acting career that spanned several decades.
Personal and Family Life
Patricia Paz Maria Medina was born to a Spanish father and an English mother. She had two marriages, first to Richard Greene from 1941 to 1951 and later to actor Joseph Cotten from 1960 until his death in 1994. Medina did not have any children throughout her life.
Career Highlights
Medina began her acting career as a teenager in the late 1930s and became prominent in the mid-1940s. She became known for her roles in classic films and later appeared on television, including notable parts in “Zorro” and “Perry Mason.” Her film career began to wane in the late 1950s, leading her to take on theatrical roles and television shows.
Death and Legacy
Patricia Medina passed away at the age of 92 on April 28, 2012, due to natural causes in Los Angeles, California. She was buried alongside her husband, Joseph Cotten, at Blandford Cemetery in Virginia, leaving behind a legacy of memorable film and television performances.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Snow White and the Three Stooges | 1961-12-22 | Witch |
| The Black Knight | 1954-08-26 | Linet |
| Miami Exposé | 1956-09-01 | Lila Hodges |
| Captain Pirate | 1952-08-27 | Dona Isabella |
| Fortunes of Captain Blood | 1950-05-19 | Isabelita Sotomayor |
| The Killing of Sister George | 1968-09-01 | Betty Thaxter |
| Perry Mason | 1957-09-21 | Harriet Balfour |
| Zorro | 1957-10-10 | Margarita Cortazar |
| The Man from U.N.C.L.E. | 1964-09-22 | Lucia Belmont |