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Quick facts for kids Patricia Collinge
Collinge in 1941
Born	Eileen Cecilia Collinge (1892-09-20)September 20, 1892 Dublin, Ireland
Died	April 10, 1974(1974-04-10) (aged 81) New York City, U.S.
Resting place	St. Mary's Cemetery Nantucket, Massachusetts, U.S.
Occupation	Actress, writer
Years active	1904–1967
Spouse(s)	James Nichols Smith ​ (m. 1921)​

Patricia Collinge (born September 20, 1892 – died April 10, 1974) was a talented actress and writer from Ireland and America. She was famous for her many roles on stage. She also appeared in well-known movies like The Little Foxes (1941) and Shadow of a Doubt (1943). Patricia Collinge was even nominated for an Academy Award for her work in The Little Foxes.

Early Life and Dreams

Patricia Collinge was born in Dublin, Ireland. Her parents were F. Channon Collinge and Emmie Collinge. She was taught at home by a governess and later went to a girls' school. Even though she took dance and piano lessons, she really wanted to be an actress.

Stage Performances

Gladys Cooper, Alexandra Carlisle and Patricia Collinge in the Drury Lane production of Everywoman (1912)

Douglas Fairbanks, William H. Crane, Amelia Bingham, and Patricia Collinge in the Broadway production of The New Henrietta (1913)

Patricia Collinge first acted on stage in London in 1904. The play was called Little Black Sambo and Little White Barbara. In 1907, she moved to the United States with her mother. Soon after, she appeared in plays like The Queens of the Moulin Rouge (1908).

In 1911, Collinge played a character called Youth in a Broadway play named Everywoman. Broadway is a famous theater district in New York City. She also acted with famous actors like Douglas Fairbanks, Sr. in plays such as The New Henrietta (1913).

Patricia Collinge in the Broadway production of Pollyanna (1916)

Collinge became the first actress to play Pollyanna Whittier in the stage version of Pollyanna. Critics praised her acting, saying she was one of the most "endearing actresses."

In 1939, she was part of the first Broadway cast of The Little Foxes. She played the sad character Birdie Hubbard. She later played this same role in the movie version. Her last stage show was in December 1952.

Movie Roles

Patricia Collinge made her first movie in 1941. It was The Little Foxes, and her role earned her a nomination for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. This is a very important award in movies.

She also appeared in other films, including Shadow of a Doubt (1943) and The Nun's Story (1959). Interestingly, she helped rewrite a scene in Shadow of a Doubt because the director, Alfred Hitchcock, liked her ideas. She also worked on the script for Hitchcock's movie Lifeboat (1944).

Television Appearances

Collinge acted in four episodes of the popular TV show Alfred Hitchcock Presents. This show was known for its mystery and suspense stories. In one episode, she played an older woman held hostage in her own home. She also appeared in other TV dramas like Laramie (1961) and N.Y.P.D. (1967).

Writing Career

Besides acting, Patricia Collinge was also a writer. She wrote a play called Dame Nature (1938). She also wrote short stories for The New Yorker magazine. She even wrote for The New York Times Book Review.

One of her books was The Small Mosaics of Mr. and Mrs. Engel. This was a travel book that won her a special award from the Italian government. She also co-wrote a book called The B.O.W.S. with Margalo Gillmore.

Personal Life

Patricia Collinge was married to James Nichols Smith from 1921 until she passed away in 1974. They did not have any children.

She died on April 10, 1974, in New York City, at the age of 81. She is buried with her husband in Nantucket, Massachusetts.

Filmography

Awards and Nominations