Elizabeth Patterson

Elizabeth Patterson was a dainty but feisty character actress who had a successful career in Hollywood during the 1930s.

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Profession :

Movie Actress | Soundtrack

Birthday :

November 22, 1875

Death Date:

January 31, 1966

Age :

90

Born on November 22, 1874, in Savannah, Tennessee, Elizabeth Patterson was a spirited and petite character actress. She began her career with the Ben Greet Players in Chicago, performing Shakespeare. At 51, she made her film debut in the 1926 silent film “The Boy Friend” and successfully transitioned into the era of “talkies.” Throughout the 1930s, Patterson appeared in over five films a year, often in supporting roles. Some of her notable film appearances include “So Red the Rose” (1935), “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer” (1938), “Remember the Night” (1940), and “Tobacco Road” (1941). She passed away on January 31, 1966, in Los Angeles, California, at the age of 91.

Elizabeth Patterson is best known for her role as Mrs. Trumble in the television show “I Love Lucy.” She also earned a Tony Award nomination for her performance in “The First Gentleman” and appeared in “Harvey,” “All About Eve,” and “The Sun Also Rises.”

In addition to her successful acting career, Patterson was known for her baking skills. She often made delicious cakes for her colleagues on set, with her co-star Lucille Ball once commenting that Patterson’s cakes were “what kept the show going.” Despite her strict parents’ objections, Patterson pursued her passion for acting and became a prolific actress in Hollywood throughout the 1930s.