Patricia Wright (actress)
Patricia Wright | |
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| Born | Patricia Wright Ellis July 5, 1921 Washington, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | Washington State University, UCLA |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, weather presenter, dancer, commercial announcer, commercial spokeswoman |
| Years active | 1950–1966 (as actress) |
Patricia Wright Ellis (born July 5, 1921)[1] is an American former actress and dancer, weather presenter, announcer, and commercial spokeswoman, who made several film and television appearances throughout the 1950s and 1960s. She also wrote, directed and produced, and was featured in printed adverts and educational videos for which she won awards, including at the Argentine Film Festival.[2]
Ellis is most notable for her role as the leading lady in the short subject Cuckoo on a Choo Choo, opposite The Three Stooges. She was also an announcer on the late 1950s daytime television series Queen for a Day.
Biography
[edit]Early life
[edit]Wright grew up in Washington state and attended Washington State University, before moving to Hollywood to start an acting career in the 1940s. She worked as a secretary production assistant in radio, and was a production assistant on The Bob Hope Show.[2]
Film and TV roles
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Wright signed with Paramount Pictures and her film appearances included Chained for Life (1952), Trail Guide (1952), and Scandal Incorporated (1956).
She appeared in several American television shows, including Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C., The Adventures of Kit Carson, and The Ray Milland Show.
In addition to her film and television roles, Wright worked for Fox News serving as Los Angeles' first ever television weathergirl.[2]
She also produced, wrote and directed educational multimedia for CBS.[2]
Personal life
[edit]Wright in her post-acting career trained at UCLA and became a college Professor in Cal State Los Angeles. After retirement, Wright was the guest of honour at the 2008 Three Stooges Fan Club Meeting.[2]
Wright currently resides in Newport Beach, California and turned 100 on July 5, 2021.[1]
Filmography
[edit]| Name of Production | Year | Role |
| Penthouse Party (TV series) | 1950 | As herself |
| Fireside Theatre (TV series) | 1950 | Herself |
| Dick Tracy (TV series) | 1950 | episode: The Mosquito Murders) |
| Hit Parade of 1951 | 1950 | Minor role (uncredited) |
| The Lemon Drop Kid | 1951 | Dancer (uncredited) |
| Racket Squad (TV series) | 1951 | Millie Shane |
| Chained for Life | 1952 | Renee |
| Trail Guide | 1952 | Saloon Girl |
| Cuckoo on a Choo Choo (film short) | 1952 | Lenora |
| Rebound (TV series) | 1952 | Adele Barker |
| Craig Kennedy, Criminologist (TV series) | 1952 | 3 roles -Lydia "Dixie" Ramsay -Alberta Seward -Mildred Kinney |
| The Adventures of Kit Carson (TV series) | 1954 | unknown |
| Meet Mr. McNutley (TV series) | 1954 | 1 episode |
| The New Adventures of China Smith (TV series) | 1954 | 2 roles -Kate Orleans -Maggie McGinnis |
| Lux Video Theatre (TV series) | 1956 | Phyllis |
| Scandal Incorporated | 1956 | Marjorie Cameron |
| Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. (TV series) | 1966 | Mrs. Gray |
References
[edit]- ^ a b Szabo, Matt (July 2, 2021). "Newport Beach's Patricia Wright Ellis hits the century mark". Daily Pilot. Archived from the original on July 17, 2021. Retrieved July 17, 2021.
- ^ a b c d e Hall, Sara (July 18, 2011). "90 Years of Entertainment, Dedication and Glamour". Newport Beach Independent. Archived from the original on March 18, 2021. Retrieved March 18, 2021.
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