Actress Patricia Blair was born on January 15, 1933, in Fort Worth, Texas, but spent her formative years in Dallas. As a young teenager, she began her journey in the entertainment industry as a model, eventually signing with the prestigious Conover Agency. She honed her craft through summer stock apprenticeships before Warner Bros. discovered her, captivated by her alluring cheesecake shots.
Patricia's early career saw her adopting the stage name "Patricia Blake" as she appeared in various films, including "Jump Into Hell" (1955),"Crime Against Joe" (1956),"The Black Sleep" (1956),and the suspenseful "City of Fear" (1959),opposite Vince Edwards. Although she showed promise, her star didn't quite shine as brightly as expected. A TV pilot, "Tramp Ship," opposite Neville Brand, also failed to gain traction.
However, the early 1960s marked a turning point in Patricia's career. She secured a recurring role on "The Rifleman" (1958),replacing Joan Taylor as a spirited love interest for Chuck Connors. In 1964, she was on the verge of relocating to New York when screenwriter Gordon Chase submitted her name for the female lead in the series "Daniel Boone" (1964) as "Rebecca Boone," the wife of Fess Parker's legendary outdoorsman. She won the part and stayed with the show for six successful seasons.
Patricia also made numerous appearances on popular TV shows during the late 1950s and 1960s, including "The Bob Cummings Show" (1955),"The Virginian" (1962),"Perry Mason" (1957),and "Bonanza" (1959),among others. Following the conclusion of "Daniel Boone" in 1970, she appeared in a few minor films and TV spots before largely disappearing from the public eye. Her final film credits included a small role in "The Electric Horseman" (1979) and a guest appearance on a 1988 episode of "Me and My Girl."
In her later years, Patricia focused on producing trade shows in New York and New Jersey. Sadly, she was diagnosed with breast cancer and passed away on September 9, 2013, at the age of 80, leaving behind a legacy as a talented and enduring actress.
