Patsy Parsons

Patricia Parsons (June 9, 1931 – October 26, 2006) was an American character actress who appeared in about a dozen films beginning in 1937. She was sometimes credited as Patsy Lee Parsons.

Patsy Parsons
Born(1931-06-09)June 9, 1931
Parkersburg, West Virginia
DiedOctober 26, 2006(2006-10-26) (aged 75)
OccupationCharacter actor
Years active1937–1956

Biography

She was born in Parkersburg, West Virginia, but moved to Hollywood at age 5. Her appearance in a benefit show at Madison Square Garden led to a contract with RKO Pictures.[1] She began acting at age 6, and mostly did child roles, notably in Yankee Doodle Dandy (1942). But she is perhaps best remembered for one of her few adult roles, as the evil space tyrant "Cleolanta" on the TV show Rocky Jones, Space Ranger in 1954.

Like many former child stars, Parsons had difficulty finding good adult roles. She retired shortly after leaving Rocky Jones, Space Ranger, making one last TV appearance on Science Fiction Theater in 1956. She was still only in her mid-20s when she stopped acting.

Parsons had a busy post-entertainment career in California as the wife of banker and community activist Solon Soteras. As Pat Soteras, she worked at Pepperdine University and raised three children, Alexander, Nickoletta and Anthony. She also wrote a weekly column for the Malibu Times. In her later years, she was most remembered for her work with the Agoura/Oak Park/ Conejo Valley Chamber of Commerce where, as its executive director, she increased membership eightfold.

Legacy

In memory of her work with the chamber, the Patricia Soteras scholarship fund was established.

Selected Filmography
Year Title Role Notes
1937They Wanted to MarryPatsy
1937You Can't Buy LuckOrphan GirlUncredited
1938Billy the Kid ReturnsMiller's 2nd DaughterUncredited
1939The Star MakerCookie
1939Meet Dr. ChristianPatsy Hewitt
1940Heroes of the SaddlePeggy Bell
1941Melody for ThreeNancy HigbyUncredited
1941They Meet AgainSusie
1942The Affairs of Jimmy ValentineMarlene Titus
1942Yankee Doodle DandyJosie Cohan - As a Girl of 12
1945Roughly SpeakingLouise Jr. - Ages 12-17Uncredited
1948Luxury LinerJoyceUncredited
1953The CaddyGirl in Dressing RoomUncredited
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References
  1. Walse, Clarke (July 11, 1937). "Sing, Babies, Sing!". St. Louis Globe-Democrat. p. 45. Retrieved August 9, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
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