Patricia McPherson

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Patricia McPherson
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McPherson in 2004
Born (1954-11-27) November 27, 1954 (age 70)
Oak Harbor, Washington, U.S.
Alma mater San Diego State University
OccupationActor
Years active1978–1991, 2009
Known forPlaying Bonnie Barstow in Knight Rider
SpouseJames Garrett

Patricia McPherson (born November 27, 1954) [1] is a former American actress and activist best known for her role in the 1980s TV series Knight Rider as Bonnie Barstow.

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Early life

McPherson was born in Oak Harbor, Washington. She is the daughter of a naval officer. She graduated from San Diego State University with a degree in advertising. [2]

Career

Knight Rider

McPherson is best remembered for her role in the 1980s TV series Knight Rider as Bonnie Barstow, KITT's mechanic. She appeared in season one and was absent from season two. She returned in the season three opener. [3]

Personal life

McPherson married James Garrett. [4] [5]

After McPherson retired from acting in the early 1990s, she decided to pursue conserving wildlife and the forests; her efforts have included helping in attempts to preserve the Ballona Wetlands in southern California and working with the Ballona Wetlands Trust to sue the Playa Vista community for failure to take action concerning methane. [6]

References

  1. ↑ George, Gillian (June 9, 1985). "'Knight Rider' star finds 2nd wind". Citizen Register. New York, Ossining. p. 149. Retrieved February 28, 2025– via Newspapers.com.
  2. ↑ O'Rourke, Peggy (February 27, 1985). "Ask TV Scout". The Index-Journal. South Carolina, Greenwood. p. 5. Retrieved August 13, 2016– via Newspapers.com. Open Access logo PLoS transparent.svg
  3. ↑ "Female roles being revamped on NBC shows". The Times Leader. Pennsylvania, Wilkes-Barre. Knight-Ridder Newspapers. May 22, 1984. p. 40. Retrieved June 23, 2018– via Newspapers.com. Open Access logo PLoS transparent.svg
  4. ↑ "Bonnie Barstow (Patricia McPherson)". knight-online.info. Archived from the original on April 19, 2011. Retrieved February 22, 2011.
  5. ↑ O'Hallaren, Bill (January 4, 1986). "Boy, Has She Got Car Troubles". TV Guide. Archived from the original on September 21, 2015. Retrieved February 22, 2011.
  6. ↑ "Playa Vista Methane Gas Misinformation". New Century Realty. Archived from the original on July 15, 2011. Retrieved February 22, 2011.
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