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'''Patsy O'Connor''' (January 23, 1930 – July 4, 2017) was an American actress and entertainer who achieved fame as a young child for her [[vaudeville]] performances. She also performed on [[Broadway theatre|Broadway]] and in film. |
'''Patsy O'Connor''' (January 23, 1930 – July 4, 2017) was an American actress and entertainer who achieved fame as a young child for her [[vaudeville]] performances. She also performed on [[Broadway theatre|Broadway]] and in film. |
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==Early life== |
==Early life and career== |
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O'Connor was born in 1930 in the O'Connor family, which was a family that belonged to the world of vaudeville, known as the "Royal Family of Vaudeville". This act consisted of three generations of O'Connors , her parents John and Effie, her sons Jack, Bill and Donald, the wife of Jack, Millie and their daughter Patsy.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://abbottandcostellofanclub.com/it-aint-hay-co-star-patsy-oconnor-dies-at-87/|title=Patsy O'Connor|website=Abbott & Costello Fan Club|access-date=November 30, 2023}}</ref> Her family members were friends of [[Bud Abbot]] and [[Lou Costello]]<ref name=InquirerApr1943/> |
O'Connor was born in 1930 in the O'Connor family, which was a family that belonged to the world of vaudeville, known as the "Royal Family of Vaudeville". This act consisted of three generations of O'Connors , her parents John and Effie, her sons Jack, Bill and Donald, the wife of Jack, Millie and their daughter Patsy.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://abbottandcostellofanclub.com/it-aint-hay-co-star-patsy-oconnor-dies-at-87/|title=Patsy O'Connor|website=Abbott & Costello Fan Club|access-date=November 30, 2023}}</ref> Her family members were friends of [[Bud Abbot]] and [[Lou Costello]]<ref name=InquirerApr1943/> |
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}}</ref> She joined the "O'Connor Family" performance act permanently at age 2.<ref name=Kelling/> In 1936, referred to as "Baby Patsy", she continued to perform with her family, singing and dancing, and had already appeared in films.<ref>{{cite news |
}}</ref> She joined the "O'Connor Family" performance act permanently at age 2.<ref name=Kelling/> O'Connor started her film career in 1935, at age 4, appearing in [[Redheads on Parade]].<ref name=Kelling/> In 1936, referred to as "Baby Patsy", she continued to perform with her family, singing and dancing, and had already appeared in films.<ref>{{cite news |
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==Career== |
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O'Connor started her film career in 1935, at age 4, appearing in [[Redheads on Parade]].<ref name=Kelling/> |
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In 1943, O'Connor and [[Universal Studios]], facilitated by Abbot and Costello, entered into a long-term contract.<ref name=InquirerApr1943/> She appeared in film with the duo in ''[[It Ain't Hay]]'', singing "Sunbeam Serenade" and "Old Timer".<ref>{{cite news |
In 1943, O'Connor and [[Universal Studios]], facilitated by Abbot and Costello, entered into a long-term contract.<ref name=InquirerApr1943/> She appeared in film with the duo in ''[[It Ain't Hay]]'', singing "Sunbeam Serenade" and "Old Timer".<ref>{{cite news |
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Patsy O'Connor | |
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| Born | January 23, 1930 New York, New York, U.S. |
| Died | July 4, 2017 (aged 87) New Jersey, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1935-1950 |
Patsy O'Connor (January 23, 1930 – July 4, 2017) was an American actress and entertainer who achieved fame as a young child for her vaudeville performances. She also performed on Broadway and in film.
Early life and career
O'Connor was born in 1930 in the O'Connor family, which was a family that belonged to the world of vaudeville, known as the "Royal Family of Vaudeville". This act consisted of three generations of O'Connors , her parents John and Effie, her sons Jack, Bill and Donald, the wife of Jack, Millie and their daughter Patsy.[1] Her family members were friends of Bud Abbot and Lou Costello[2]
O'Connor made her stage debut at three months of age alongside family members.[2] She joined the "O'Connor Family" performance act permanently at age 2.[3] O'Connor started her film career in 1935, at age 4, appearing in Redheads on Parade.[3] In 1936, referred to as "Baby Patsy", she continued to perform with her family, singing and dancing, and had already appeared in films.[4]
In 1941, with her family, she was part of a "vaudeville trek through Canada". that same year she performed in Panama Hattie, her first Broadway theatre show.[5][3]
In 1943, O'Connor and Universal Studios, facilitated by Abbot and Costello, entered into a long-term contract.[2] She appeared in film with the duo in It Ain't Hay, singing "Sunbeam Serenade" and "Old Timer".[6]
Death
O'Connor died in New Jersey on July 4, 2017 of complications from Alzheimer's disease.
Filmography
Film
- Redheads on Parade (1935) - Patsy Blair
- Girl Loves Boy (1937) - Penny McCarthy
- I Promise to Pay (1937) - Judy Lang
- Saratoga (1937) - Katie Hurley (uncredited)
- Too Hot to Handle (1938) - Fake Hulda
- It Ain't Hay (1943) - Peggy - Princess O'Hara
- Mister Big (1943) - Genius Dancing Partner (uncredited)
- You're a Lucky Fellow, Mr. Smith (1943) - Peggy Crandall
- Moonlight in Vermont (1943) - Alice
- Pardon My Rhythm (1944) - Doodles
- Patrick the Great (1944) - Member, Jivin' Jills (uncredited)
- Oil's Well That Ends Well (1949) - Short
- Quicksand (1950) - Millie
References
- ^ "Patsy O'Connor". Abbott & Costello Fan Club. Retrieved November 30, 2023.
- ^ a b c "Patsy O'Connor A Veteran at 12". The Philadelphia Inquirer. Apr 23, 1943. p. 23. Retrieved 2023-12-01.
- ^ a b c Kelling, Vesta (Jun 7, 1941). "A Confident Lot, Stage's Juniors". The Buffalo News. p. 21. Retrieved 2023-12-01.
- ^ "A Spring Bill at Tower". The Kansas City Star. April 5, 1936. p. 51. Retrieved 2023-12-01.
- ^ Francis, Robert (Jul 22, 1941). "Patsy O'Connor at 9 Makes Friends Along Broadway". The Brooklyn Daily Eagle. p. 8. Retrieved 2023-12-01.
- ^ "At Local Theatres". Evening Herald. Shenandoah, PA. Apr 26, 1943. p. 3. Retrieved 2023-12-01.
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