Patricia Dane American film actress Date of Birth: 04.08.1919 Country: USA

Biography of Patricia Dane

Patricia Dane, an American film actress and designer, was born in Blountstown, Florida. In 1941, she signed a contract with MGM, marking the beginning of her career in the entertainment industry. Despite her talent as an actress, Patricia also ventured into the field of fashion design. She started creating original designer models in a tailoring company in New York City.

During the early stages of her career, Patricia had a serious disagreement with one of the representatives of the company. Her sharp response to him earned her admiration from other actresses. She often performed under the pseudonym "Pat Dane."

Patricia made her debut roles in the 1941 films "Ziegfeld Girl" and "I'll Wait For You," although she was not credited. After portraying Jennitt Hicks in "Life Begins For Andy Hardy," she received a new and longer contract with MGM due to the success of the film.

Her next project was "Johnny Eager," where she played the role of Garnet alongside renowned actors of that time, Robert Taylor and Lana Turner. In 1942, she appeared in "Grand Central Murder," where she was credited second, after Van Heflin.

On April 8, 1943, Patricia married musician Tommy Dorsey. However, their marriage ended in September 1947. After a brief hiatus, she returned to acting in 1948, portraying Iris March in "Joe Palooka in Fighting Mad." She also appeared in two television productions in 1951, namely "Fireside Theater" and "Flight Thirteen."

In 1952, Patricia had a role in "Road to Bali," and in 1956, she appeared in "The Harder They Fall." However, she was not credited in either film. Patricia also pursued her passion for fashion design, developing original designer models in New York City.

Patricia Dane passed away in 1995, either in her hometown of Blountstown or in Los Angeles, California. The official cause of her death was not disclosed. At the time of her death, she was 75 years old.