Patricia Roc

Patricia Roc was an American actress who is best known for her roles in “The Wicked Lady,” “Canyon Passage,” and “Madonna of the Seven Moons.” She gained fame as one of Britain’s top stars during the post-war era.

Personal and Family Life

Patricia Roc was born Felicia Miriam Ursula Herold on June 7, 1915, in London, England. She was adopted as a baby by Andre Riese, a wealthy Dutch-Belgian stockbroker, and only learned about her adoption when she was 34. Roc had three marriages; her second husband, André Thomas, raised her son Michael, from an affair with actor Anthony Steel, after Thomas accepted paternity. Roc’s father was Dutch and her mother was half French.

Career Highlights

Roc became one of Britain’s biggest female stars after World War II, often appearing in the top positions of popularity polls from 1945 to 1950. Known for her beauty and talent, she starred in several successful Gainsborough costume dramas, while also making a name for herself in European cinema after moving to Paris in the late 1940s. She retired from acting in 1963 after making a few more films and television appearances.

Death and Legacy

Patricia Roc passed away on December 30, 2003, in Locarno, Switzerland, due to kidney failure. She left behind a significant legacy in British cinema and is remembered as one of the great actresses of her time.

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