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Patricia Blair
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Blair in 1970
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Patsy Lou Blake
January 15, 1933 Fort Worth, Texas, U.S.
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| Died | September 9, 2013 (aged 80) |
| Other names | Patricia Blake Pat Blake |
| Occupation | Film, television actress |
| Years active | 1955–79 |
| Spouse(s) |
Martin S. Colbert
(m. 1965; div. 1993) |
Patricia Blair (born Patsy Lou Blake; January 15, 1933 – September 9, 2013) was an American actress. She was famous for her roles on television in the 1950s and 1960s. Many people remember her as Rebecca Boone in the TV show Daniel Boone. She starred in all six seasons of this NBC series. Her co-stars included Fess Parker and Darby Hinton. Patricia also played Lou Mallory in the ABC western series The Rifleman. She appeared in 22 episodes of The Rifleman alongside Chuck Connors.
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Early Life and Career Beginnings
Patricia Blair was born Patsy Lou Blake in Fort Worth, Texas. She grew up in Dallas. As a teenager, she started working as a model.
While acting in plays during the summer, she was discovered by Warner Bros.. This led to her starting her film career. She used the names Patricia Blake and Pat Blake for her early roles. In the late 1950s, she played important female roles in movies for Warner Bros. and later for MGM. Her first movie was Jump Into Hell in 1955. This film was about the Battle of Dien Bien Phu.
Television Roles and Guest Appearances
Patricia Blair had a repeating role as Goldy in the 1958 TV series Yancy Derringer. In 1962, she became well-known for playing Lou Mallory in The Rifleman. She took over from another actress as Chuck Connors's love interest in the show.
She also made a guest appearance in 1963 on Perry Mason. She played Nicolai Wright in the episode "The Case of the Badgered Brother". Patricia also appeared as a guest star on other popular TV shows. These included The Bob Cummings Show, Rescue 8, Gunsmoke, Richard Diamond, Private Detective, The Virginian, and Bonanza.
Starring in Daniel Boone
In 1964, Patricia Blair was thinking about moving to New York City. However, a screenwriter named Gordon Chase helped her get a role. This role was on the NBC series Daniel Boone.
She played Rebecca Boone, the wife of Daniel Boone. Fess Parker played Daniel Boone. Patricia starred in the show for six seasons. Darby Hinton played their son, Israel. Veronica Cartwright played their daughter, Jemima. After Daniel Boone ended in 1970, her acting career slowed down. She appeared in only a few small films and TV spots. Her last movie role was in 1979. She played a fashion narrator in The Electric Horseman, which starred Robert Redford.
Later Life
Patricia Blair married land developer Martin S. Colbert in 1965. They later divorced in 1993. In her later years, she worked on producing trade shows. These shows were held in New York and New Jersey.
Death
Patricia Blair died at her home in North Wildwood, New Jersey. She was 80 years old. She passed away from breast cancer.
Selected Filmography
Film
- Jump Into Hell (1955) - Gisele Bonet
- The McConnell Story (1955) - Wife (uncredited)
- Crime Against Joe (1956) - Christine 'Christy' Rowen
- The Black Sleep (1956) - Laurie Monroe
- City of Fear (1959) - June Marlowe
- Cage of Evil (1960) - Holly Taylor
- The Ladies Man (1961) - Working Girl
- The Electric Horseman (1979) - Fashion Narrator
Television
- The Bob Cummings Show (1957) - Joanne Taylor
- The Dennis O'Keefe Show (1960) - Gretchen Clayhipple
- Tramp Ship (1961, Episode: "pilot")
- The Rifleman (1962–1963, 22 episodes) - Lou Mallory
- My Three Sons (1963) - Valerie
- The Virginian (1963) - Rita Marlow
- Perry Mason (1963) - Nicolai Wright
- Bonanza (1964, Episode: "The Lila Conrad Story") - Lila Conrad
- Daniel Boone (1964–1970, 118 episodes) - Rebecca Boone
- Dusty's Trail (1973) - Mary Ellen Barstow
See also
In Spanish: Patricia Blair para niños
