Patricia Barry

Patricia Barry

Patricia Barry in an episode of The Twilight Zone, in 1960.
Born Patricia Allen White
(1922-11-16)November 16, 1922
Davenport, Iowa, U.S.
Died October 11, 2016(2016-10-11) (aged 93)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Citizenship American
Occupation Actress
Years active 1945–2001
Spouse(s) Philip Barry, Jr. (1950–1998; his death); 2 children

Patricia Barry (née White; November 16, 1922 – October 11, 2016) was an American actress.[1][2]

Early years

The daughter of a physician,[3] Patricia Allen White was born in Davenport, Iowa. She was signed for a Columbia Pictures contract almost immediately upon her graduation at Stephens College in Columbia, Missouri.

Stage

Barry's theatrical debut came in summer theater at Peterborough, New Hampshire.[4][5]

Her Broadway credits include The Pink Elephant (1953) and Goodbye Again (1956).[6] She also starred in productions in Los Angeles, California, and Flagstaff, Arizona.[3]

Film

Barry began her film career in 1947 and later appeared in over 130 television series and movies.[7]

Television

On television, Barry appeared in such primetime series as The Walter Winchell File (Desilu), Rawhide, Gunsmoke, The Donna Reed Show, Richard Diamond, Private Detective, Bachelor Father, Laramie, Alfred Hitchcock Presents, Going My Way, Thriller, Route 66, Perry Mason in the 4th season episode "The Case of the Grumbling Grandfather", and The Twilight Zone. She was cast as Kate Harris in the NBC comedy Harris Against the World.[8]:436

Barry also appeared in daytime dramas, including First Love (as Laurie James),[8] Days of Our Lives (as Addie Horton Olson Williams, Julie and Hope's mother),[9] and All My Children (as Peg English, who raised Brooke while running a drug ring). She appeared on the Guiding Light for two years in the 1980s as Sally Gleason. From 1992 to 1994, she took over the role of upper-crust matriarch Isabelle Alden on Loving.

Professional and charitable organizations

Barry was a charter member of Women in Film,[9] "a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting equal opportunities for women, encouraging creative projects by women, and expanding and enhancing portrayals of women in all forms of global media."[10] She also served on the Boards of Directors of the American National Theater and Academy and the John Tracy Clinic.[3]

Personal life and death

Barry was married to Philip Barry, Jr. The couple had two daughters.[9] She died of natural causes at her home in Los Angeles, California on October 11, 2016 at the age of 93.[11]

Partial filmography

References

  1. ↑ "Patricia Barry Dead: Soap Opera Star Was 93". Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved October 12, 2016.
  2. ↑ "'Days of Our Lives' star Patricia Barry dies at 93". Usatoday.com. Retrieved October 12, 2016.
  3. 1 2 3 "Patricia Barry To Return For OST Season Finale". The Lake Park News. Iowa, Lake Park. July 24, 1975. p. 5. Retrieved June 8, 2016 – via Newspapers.com.
  4. ↑ "Patricia Barry Finds Challenge In Her Role". Fitchburg Sentinel. Massachusetts, Fitchburg. July 26, 1963. p. 9. Retrieved June 8, 2016 – via Newspapers.com.
  5. ↑ "Patricia Barry To Return For OST Season Finale". Spirit Lake Beacon. July 24, 1975. p. 3. Retrieved May 3, 2016.
  6. ↑ "Patricia Barry". Playbill Vault. Retrieved June 9, 2016.
  7. ↑ Lane, Lydia (October 1, 1959). "Good Breakfast's Essential". Oklahoma City Daily. p. 22. Retrieved May 3, 2016.
  8. 1 2 Terrace, Vincent (2011). Encyclopedia of Television Shows, 1925 through 2010. McFarland & Company, Inc., pp 344-45; ISBN 978-0-7864-6477-7.
  9. 1 2 3 Schmidt, Mary Jo (August 16, 1974). "TV Actress to Star at Okoboji". Estherville Daily News. Iowa, Estherville. p. 3. Retrieved June 8, 2016 – via Newspapers.com.
  10. ↑ "About Women in Film in Los Angeles". Women in Film. Retrieved June 9, 2016.
  11. ↑ "Patricia Barry Dies: Philanthropost And Three-Time Emmy Nominee Was 93", deadline.com; accessed October 12, 2016.
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