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Patsy King | |
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| Born | 16 September 1930[1] |
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| Years active | TV and Film: 1961–1984 Theatre (acting, directing, and writing) 1951-1995, 2009.[2] |
| Known for | Prisoner (also known internationally as Prisoner: Cell Block H[1]) |
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| Spouse | John Sumner (1959-1967)[4] |
Patsy King (born 16 September 1930)[1][5][3] is an Australian actress and children's television presenter, recognized for her contributions to theatre, radio, and television. Internationally, she is best known for portraying Governor Erica Davidson in the cult television series Prisoner (known as Prisoner: Cell Block H in the UK and USA, and Caged Women in Canada).
King has also worked as a theatre director, playwright, children's television presenter, and voiceover artist. She began as a radio and classical stage actress, performing in a range of roles including Shakespeare and Peter Pan. King's career spanned from 1951 to 1995, with a brief return to the stage in 2009. Her television career included roles in the series Homicide and Bellbird, where she played Kate Andrews.
- ^ a b c Lane, Richard (1991). Prisoner Cell Block H. London: Thames Mandarin. ISBN 0-7493-0929-6.
- ^ a b "Patsy King".
- ^ a b Bennet, Craig (27 December 2021) Patsy King at 91: 'Prisoner Fans Still Stop Me' New Idea. Retrieved 19 September 2022.
- ^ Bridal Group at University' Melbourne Age, 21 November 1959, page 7
- ^ Sinclair, Murray. "Prisoner Cell Block H". Pinnacle Books.