Patricia Wright (actress)

Patricia Wright Ellis (born July 5, 1921)[1] is an American former actress who made several film and television appearances throughout the 1950s and 1960s.[2]

For the conservationist of the same name, see Patricia Wright.
Patricia Wright
Born
Patricia Wright Ellis

(1921-07-05) July 5, 1921
NationalityAmerican
Occupation
  • Actress
  • weather presenter
  • dancer
  • commercial announcer/spokesperson
  • professor
Years active1950–1966

Career

Wright's film appearances include Chained for Life (1952), Trail Guide (1952), and Scandal Incorporated (1956). She also appeared in several American television shows, such as Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C., and The Adventures of Kit Carson. Perhaps her best-known film role was as Lenore in the 1952 Three Stooges short subject Cuckoo on a Choo Choo.

In addition to her film and television roles, Wright was also Los Angeles' first television weathergirl.[2] She was also the announcer/spokeswoman for the 3M company in the late 1950s on the daytime television series Queen for a Day.

Personal life

Currently retired, Wright was the guest of honor at the 2008 Three Stooges Fan Club Meeting. [2]

As of July 2021, Wright was living in Newport Beach, California.[1]

Filmography
Name of Production Year Role
Penthouse Party (TV series)1950As herself
Fireside Theatre (TV series)1950Herself
Dick Tracy (TV series)1950episode: The Mosquito Murders)
Hit Parade of 19511950Minor role (uncredited)
The Lemon Drop Kid1951Dancer (uncredited)
Racket Squad (TV series)1951Millie Shane
Chained for Life1952Renee
Trail Guide1952Saloon Girl
Cuckoo on a Choo Choo (film short)1952Lenora
Rebound (TV series)1952Adele Barker
Craig Kennedy, Criminologist (TV series) 19523 roles
-Lydia "Dixie" Ramsay
-Alberta Seward
-Mildred Kinney
The Adventures of Kit Carson (TV series)1954unknown
Meet Mr. McNutley (TV series)19541 episode
The New Adventures of China Smith (TV series)19542 roles
-Kate Orleans
-Maggie McGinnis
Lux Video Theatre (TV series)1956Phyllis
Scandal Incorporated1956Marjorie Cameron
Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. (TV series)1966Mrs. Gray

References
  1. 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.
  2. 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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