Patricia Breslin
| Patricia Breslin | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Born |
Patricia Rose Breslin March 17, 1931 New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Died |
October 12, 2011 (aged 80) Baltimore, Maryland, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1949–1969 |
| Spouse(s) |
David Orrick McDearmon (divorced); 2 sons Art Modell (1969–2011; her death) |
| Children |
John Modell David |
Patricia Rose Breslin (March 17, 1931 – October 12, 2011[1]) was an American actress known for her guest roles in various television series in the 1950s and 1960s.[2]
Early years
Patricia Breslin was born in New York City, one of three children born to Edward (a judge) and Marjorie Breslin.[3][4] Her father was a Catholic of Irish descent and her mother was of Scottish descent.[3] She graduated from the Academy of Mount St. Ursula High School and the College of New Rochelle.[4]
Career
In 1954, she guest-starred with Peter Mark Richman in an episode of NBC's legal drama, Justice, as a woman threatened by hoodlums.[5] In 1955, Breslin was cast in an episode of the CBS anthology series Appointment with Adventure, a series with neither a host nor a regular star.
From 1955 to 1958, Breslin co-starred with Jackie Cooper as his girlfriend and then wife in the NBC sitcom, The People's Choice.
Between 1960-1963 Breslin made three guest appearances on CBS's Perry Mason, and was cast as the defendant in all three episodes. In 1960 she played Karen Lewis in "The Case of the Lavender Lipstick." In 1962 she played Karen Ross in "The Case of the Poison Pen-Pal," and in 1963 as Laura Hewes in "The Case of the Prankish Professor."
In 1960, she played the newlywed wife of William Shatner's character in CBS's The Twilight Zone episode "Nick of Time" and also in the 1963 Twilight Zone episode "No Time Like the Past", in which she portrayed Abigail Sloan.[6]
In 1960, she guest starred on the short-lived David McLean western series, Tate, which aired on NBC. She appeared on Nick Adams' ABC western, The Rebel and with Jack Lord in his ABC adventure series, Stoney Burke. Thereafter, Breslin played the role of Anne Mitchell, along with co-stars Ralph Bellamy and Paul Fix, in the 1961 episode "The Haven" of CBS's anthology series, The DuPont Show with June Allyson.
In 1964, she landed in the role of Laura Brooks on the ABC prime time soap opera Peyton Place. She also played the role of Meg Baldwin in the ABC soap opera General Hospital from 1966 to 1969.[6]
She also starred in the William Castle horror movies Homicidal (1961) and I Saw What You Did (1964).
Personal life
Breslin married former Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens NFL team owner and advertising and business executive Art Modell in 1969.[2] Breslin had two sons from her first marriage to character actor David Orrick McDearmon (1914–1979),[6] sons John and David. Shortly after their marriage, Modell legally adopted Patricia's sons and they took his surname. The family lived in Waite Hill, Ohio, then later Owings Mills, Maryland with a total of six grandchildren between them.
Death
Breslin died on October 12, 2011, at the age of eighty after a lengthy hospitalization with pancreatitis.[4] Her funeral was offered at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Baltimore, Maryland. Her husband, Art Modell had been a major contributor to the restoration of the basilica.[7] Breslin died five months after the passing of her The People's Choice co-star, Jackie Cooper.
References
- ↑ Associated Press (October 13, 2011). "Patricia Breslin, Actress and Wife of Former Ravens Owner, Dies at 80". The New York Times.
- 1 2 Gary Mihoces (December 25, 2003). "Pioneer, pariah Modell nears end". USA Today. Retrieved December 8, 2010.
- 1 2 Baltimore Sun: "Supporting Role - Pat Modell, wife of the Ravens owner, gave up an acting career for love -- and never looked back" By Elizabeth Large April 08, 2001
- 1 2 3 "Pat Modell, actress and wife of former owner Art Modell, dies". NFL.com. October 12, 2011. Retrieved 2011-10-12.
- ↑ "Justice". The Classic TV Archive. Retrieved February 8, 2011.
- 1 2 3 Patricia Breslin at the Internet Movie Database
- ↑ The Catholic Review: "Remembering Art Modell, champion of Catholic education" by George P. Matysek, Jr. September 6, 2012
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