Neva Patterson
Biography
Neva Patterson was an American character actress. Born on February 10, 1920, in Nevada, Iowa, she made her Broadway debut in 1947's The Druid Circle. Patterson's film credits include Taxi, The Buddy Holly Story, All of Me, and An Affair to Remember. Her television work included appearances on Nichols, starring James Garner, The Governor & J.J., with Dan Dailey, and V, where she played the role of Eleanor Dupres, which she reprised in V: The Final Battle. Patterson's career spanned a wide range of acting credits, totaling 72 known credits. She passed away on December 14, 2010, at the age of 90.
Career overview
Neva Patterson was an American character actress. Born on February 10, 1920, she made her Broadway debut in 1947's The Druid Circle. Patterson's early career also included a role in the 1952 production of The Seven Year Itch, where she played the character of Helen Sherman.
Patterson transitioned to film in the early 1950s, with her first feature movie being the 1953 film Taxi. Throughout her career, she appeared in a variety of films, including The Buddy Holly Story, All of Me, and An Affair to Remember, where she played the role of Cary Grant's fiancée. Patterson's television credits included starring roles in Nichols, alongside James Garner, and The Governor & J.J., with Dan Dailey. She also appeared as Eleanor Dupres in the series V, reprising her role in V: The Final Battle.
Patterson's extensive body of work includes numerous guest appearances on television shows. Her acting credits span multiple decades, with a total of 72 known credits. Patterson passed away on December 14, 2010, at the age of 90.
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81 titles- Deadline: Madrid (1988) as Andy
- Amen (1986)
- Women of Valor (1986) as Lady Judith Eason
- Berrenger's (1985)
- V: The Final Battle (1984) as Eleanor Dupres
- All of Me (1984) as Gretchen
- V (1983) as Eleanor Dupres
- Star 80 (1983) as Playboy Executive
- St. Elsewhere (1982) as Marguerite Spooner
- Cagney & Lacey (1982) as Muriel Lacey
- Hotel (1982)
- Something So Right (1982) as Mrs. Farrow
- The Rules of Marriage (1982) as Mrs. Kirby
- Dynasty (1981)
- Joe Dancer: The Big Black Pill (1981) as Eliza Farinpour
- The Buddy Holly Story (1978) as Mrs. Holly
- Nowhere to Run (1978) as Marian's Mother
- The Domino Principle (1977) as Gaddis
- Logan's Run (1977) as Victoria Mackie
- Quinn Martin's Tales of the Unexpected (1977)
- Charlie's Angels (1976) as Warden Sorenson
- Quincy, M.E. (1976)
- Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman (1976) as Mrs. Welch
- Family (1976)
- All the President's Men (1976) as CRP Woman
- The Eccentricities of a Nightingale (1976) as Mrs. Buchanan
- S.W.A.T. (1975)
- The Runaways (1975) as Alice Collingwood
- The Rockford Files (1974) as Louise Hartman
- The Manhunter (1974)
- The Stranger Who Looks Like Me (1974) as Mrs. Denver
- Barnaby Jones (1973) as Bea Johnson
- The Snoop Sisters (1973) as Maureen Larson
- Doc Elliot (1973)
- Doc Elliot (1973) as Margaret Brimble
- Message to My Daughter (1973) as Mrs. Oliver
- The Lie (1973) as Mary Forman
- The Waltons (1972) as Aunt Kate Grover Daly
- Ghost Story (1972) as Mary
- The Paul Lynde Show (1972)
- Great Performances (1971) as Mrs. Buchanan
- Cannon (1971)
- All in the Family (1971) as Ms. Maloney
- Owen Marshall: Counselor at Law (1971) as Helen Flint
- Owen Marshall: Counselor at Law (1971) as Edith Burke
- Nichols (1971) as Sara "Ma" Ketcham
- Skin Game (1971) as Mrs. Claggart
- My World and Welcome to It (1969)
- Hawaii Five-O (1968) as Dolly Simmons
- Ironside (1967) as Gerry Sindall
- Counterpoint (1967) as Dorothy
- Felony Squad (1966)
- Dear Heart (1965) as Connie
- The Patty Duke Show (1963)
- The Lieutenant (1963) as Vera Delwyn
- David and Lisa (1962) as Mrs. Clemens
- The Spiral Road (1962) as Louise Kramer
- Ben Casey (1961)
- Naked City (1958) as Miss Morley
- Too Much, Too Soon (1958) as Blanche Oehrichs / Michael Strange
- An Affair to Remember (1957) as Lois Clark
- Desk Set (1957) as Miss Warriner
- The Solid Gold Cadillac (1956) as Amelia Shotgraven
- Satins and Spurs (1954) as Ursula
- General Electric Theater (1953) as Cora
- General Electric Theater (1953) as Ellie
- Taxi (1953) as Miss Millard
- Omnibus (1952)
- Omnibus (1952) as Mrs. Lansdowne
- Omnibus (1952) as Mrs. Coade
- Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951)
- Lux Video Theatre (1950) as Thelma
- Lux Video Theatre (1950) as Claire Whitcombe
- Suspense (1949) as Mrs. Haley
- Suspense (1949) as Kelly Davis
- Lights Out (1949)
- The Philco Television Playhouse (1948)
- The Philco Television Playhouse (1948) as Elizabeth Chapin
- Studio One (1948) as Ella Vining
- Studio One (1948) as Helen
- Kraft Television Theatre (1947)
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What movies or TV shows is Neva Patterson best known for?
Neva Patterson is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Amen (1986), Vertical Limit (2000), V: The Final Battle (1984), All of Me (1984).
When and where was Neva Patterson born?
Neva Patterson was born on February 10, 1920 in Nevada, Iowa, USA. They passed away on December 14, 2010.
How many credits does Neva Patterson have?
Neva Patterson has accumulated over 81 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1947 to 1988.
What is Neva Patterson's background in cinema and television?
Neva Patterson was an American character actress. Born on February 10, 1920, in Nevada, Iowa, she made her Broadway debut in 1947's The Druid Circle. Patterson's film credits include Taxi, The Buddy Holly Story, All of Me, and An Affair to Remember. Her television work included appearances on Nichols, starring James Ga...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951) — aged about 31
- V (1983) as Eleanor Dupres — aged about 63
- All in the Family (1971) as Ms. Maloney — aged about 51
- Kraft Television Theatre (1947) — aged about 27
- All the President's Men (1976) as CRP Woman — aged about 56
- The Rockford Files (1974) as Louise Hartman — aged about 54
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