"Twilight Zone" Actress Patricia Barry 1921-2016 Memorial Video

Patricia Barry (née White; November 16, 1921 - October 11, 2016) was an American actress. The daughter of a physician, Patricia Allen White was born in Davenport, Iowa. She was signed for a Columbia Pictures contract almost immediately upon her graduation at Stephens College in Columbia, Missouri. Barry's theatrical debut came in summer theater at Peterborough, New Hampshire. Her Broadway credits include The Pink Elephant (1953) and Goodbye Again (1956). She also starred in productions in Los Angeles, California, and Flagstaff, Arizona. Barry began her film career in 1947 and later appeared in over 130 television series and movies. On television, Barry appeared in such primetime series as The Walter Winchell File (Desilu), Rawhide, Gunsmoke, The Donna Reed Show, Richard Diamond, Private Detective, Bachelor Father, Laramie, Alfred Hitchcock Presents, Going My Way, Thriller, Route 66, Perry Mason in the 4th season episode "The Case of the Grumbling Grandfather," and The Twilight Zone. She was cast as Kate Harris in the NBC comedy Harris Against the World. Barry also appeared in daytime dramas, including First Love (as Laurie James), Days of Our Lives (as Addie Horton Olson Williams, Julie and Hope's mother), and All My Children (as Peg English, who raised Brooke while running a drug ring). She appeared on the Guiding Light for two years in the 1980s as Sally Gleason. From 1992 to 1994, she took over the role of upper-crust matriarch Isabelle Alden on Loving. Barry was a charter member of Women in Film, "a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting equal opportunities for women, encouraging creative projects by women, and expanding and enhancing portrayals of women in all forms of global media." She also served on the Boards of Directors of the American National Theater and Academy and the John Tracy Clinic. Barry was married to Philip Barry, Jr. The couple had two daughters. She died of natural causes at her home in Los Angeles, California on October 11, 2016 at the age of 93.

[@larryruark9962]

What can I say.......One of the best for sure! R.I.P. Sweet Lady!

[@margaretkearsey734]

She was also on "The Rifleman" a couple of times, at least one of times playing a schoolmarm. Really beautiful

[@varadero1839]

One of the finest actresses ever, and always a bewitching thrill to watch! So glad you posted this wonderful tribute; she's certainly a deserving recipient. Thanks again! varadero

[@FRANCIS6189]

She was the best!!! And oh that voice!!! The best ALFRED HITCHCOCK HOUR ever!! Good Bye George (1963)!!!! RIP Patricia

[@lisafleming9603]

I'll watch it tonite.

[@helios1912]

Certainly distinctive. Great look in an episode of Mannix, 1969..."Only Giants Can Play"

[@philomalley1510]

She was great on "Thriller" in "A Wig for Miss DeVore". It was so scary! 👻

[@jennifer86010]

Patricia Barry was so adaptable to any role she played that it became the reason she got so much work in TV and Film. You could love or hate her characters, and in some roles, you both hated and loved her at the same time. Never, could you ignore her. She was always compelling. In addition to her acting, she founded Women In Film in the U.S.A. and internationally, and was very active in promoting women and civic activities. A devoted wife, mom and grandmother, she died at the age of 94, and during those years, she made productive use of every moment of those 94 years. An amazingly full and fulfilling life, not only for Patricia, but for everyone who was close to her, and for everyone who worked with her. We should all be so lucky to have or build such a life. Her gravestone motto reads: "Believe in Yourself....And, Go For It !!

[@lalafl200]

Simply Beautiful

[@househeadericmdhousehead9118]

Very underrated actress. Loved watching her as Sally Gleason on Guiding Light during my college years.