Patricia Breslin

Patricia Breslin
Born Patricia Rose Breslin
March 17, 1931(1931-03-17)
New York City, New York, U.S.
Died October 12, 2011(2011-10-12) (aged 80)
Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
Occupation Actress
Years active 1949–1969
Spouse David Orrick McDearmon (divorced); 2 sons
Art Modell (1969–2011; her death)

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]

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Early years

Patricia Breslin was born in New York City, the only child of Edward (a judge) and Marjorie Breslin. She graduated from the Academy of Mount St. Ursula High School and the College of New Rochelle.[3]

Television appearances

In 1953, Breslin co-starred with Jackie Cooper as his wife in the NBC sitcom, The People's Choice. In 1954, she guest-starred with Peter Mark Richman in an episode of NBC's legal drama, Justice, as a woman threatened by hoodlums.[4]

In 1955, Breslin guest starred in the CBS anthology series Appointment with Adventure. In 1960, she played the newlywed wife of William Shatner's character in The Twilight Zone episode "Nick of Time" and also in the 1963 Twilight Zone episode, "No Time Like the Past", in which she played Abigail Sloan.[5] 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.[5]

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),[5] sons John and David. Shortly after their marriage, Modell legally adopted Patricia's sons and they took his surname. The family lived in Owings Mills, Maryland with a total of six grandchildren between them.

Death

Breslin died on October 12, 2011, aged 80, from pancreatitis, after a lengthy hospitalization.[6]

References

  1. ^ Associated Press (October 13, 2011). "Patricia Breslin, Actress and Wife of Former Ravens Owner, Dies at 80". The New York Times. http://www.nytimes.com/2011/10/13/arts/television/patricia-breslin-actress-and-wife-of-art-modell-dies-at-80.html?_r=1&ref=deathsobituaries. 
  2. ^ a b Gary Mihoces (December 25, 2003). "Pioneer, pariah Modell nears end". USA Today. http://www.usatoday.com/sports/football/nfl/ravens/2003-12-26-modell_x.htm. Retrieved December 8, 2010. 
  3. ^ "Pat Modell, actress and wife of former owner Art Modell, dies". NFL.com. October 12, 2011. http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d823107db/article/pat-modell-actress-and-wife-of-former-owner-art-modell-dies. Retrieved 2011-10-12. 
  4. ^ "Justice". The Classic TV Archive. http://ctva.biz/US/Legal/Justice.htm. Retrieved February 8, 2011. 
  5. ^ a b c Patricia Breslin at the Internet Movie Database
  6. ^ "Pat Modell, actress and wife of former owner Art Modell, dies". NFL.com. October 12, 2011. http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d823107db/article/pat-modell-actress-and-wife-of-former-owner-art-modell-dies. Retrieved 2011-10-12. 

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