Patsy Parsons

Born: 1931-06-09

From Wikipedia Patricia Parsons (June 9, 1931 – October 26, 2006), better known as Patsy Parsons, sometimes credited as Patsy Lee Parsons, was an American character actress who appeared in about a dozen films beginning in 1937. She was born in Parkersburg, W.Va,. but moved to Hollywood at age 5. She began acting at age 6, and mostly did child roles, notably in Yankee Doodle Dandy (1942), starring James Cagney. But she is perhaps best remembered for one of her few adult roles, as the evil space tyrant "Cleolanthe" on the TV show Rocky Jones, Space Ranger in 1954. Like many former child stars, Parsons had difficulty finding good adult roles. She retired shortly after leaving Rocky Jones, Space Ranger, making one last TV appearance on Science Fiction Theater in 1956. She was still only in her mid-20s when she stopped acting. Parsons had a busy post-entertainment career in California as the wife of banker and community activist Solon Soteras. As Pat Soteras, she worked at Pepperdine University and raised three children, Alexander, Nickoletta and Anthony. She also wrote a weekly column for the Malibu Times. In her later years, she was most remembered for her work with the Agoura/Oak Park/ Conejo Valley Chamber of Commerce where, as its executive director, she increased membership eightfold. In memory of her work with the chamber, the Patricia Soteras scholarship fund was established.


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Yankee Doodle Dandy

as Josie Cohan, as a girl of 12
Released: 1942-05-29

A film of the life of the renowned musical composer, playwright, actor, dancer and singer George...

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Menace from Outer Space

as Queen Cleolanta
Released: 1956-01-01

A nontheatrical (16mm) film comprise of three contiguous episodes of the TV series "Rocky...

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Silver Needle in the Sky

as Cleolanta
Released: 1954-05-29

Rocky Jones tries to free the hostages and thwart the plans of the evil Queen Cleolantha.

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Crash of Moons

as Queen Cleolanta
Released: 1954-07-10

A three-part episode from the TV series Rocky Jones, Space Ranger edited together and released...

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The Affairs of Jimmy Valentine

as Marlene Titus
Released: 1942-03-27

A New York radio personality travels to the small town of Fernville to oversee a contest to...

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Manhunt in Space

as Cleolanta
Released: 1954-01-01

Rocky Jones, Space Ranger fights space pirates over an invisible spaceship.

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Beyond the Moon

as Queen Cleolanta
Released: 1956-01-01

This outer space adventure marked the debut of Rocky Jones and his Space Rangers. Two of Rocky's...

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They Meet Again

as Susie
Released: 1941-07-11

Dr. Christian takes time out from his appointed rounds to help clear a bank teller of...

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They Wanted to Marry

as Patsy
Released: 1937-02-05

Newspaper photographer Jim Tyler sneaks into a society girl's wedding, and the bride's sister...

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Meet Dr. Christian

as Patsy Hewitt
Released: 1939-11-17

The first of six films in the "Dr. Christian" series, starring Jean Hersholt as a small town...

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You Can't Buy Luck

as Orphan Girl (uncredited)
Released: 1937-04-30

When a gambler is accused of murder, the pretty orphanage employee he loves sets out to prove...

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Heroes of the Saddle

as Peggy Bell
Released: 1940-12-01

A fast-paced, enjoyable entry in the long-running Three Mesqueteers Western series, Heroes of...

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The Gypsy Moon

as Cleolanta
Released: 1954-12-25

Rocky Jones and his buddies happen upon two strange moons orbiting each other. They soon...

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Rocky Jones, Space Ranger

as uncredited
First aired: 1954-02-23

Rocky Jones, Space Ranger was a syndicated science fiction television serial originally...

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