Patti McCarty | |
|---|---|
 Patti McCarty in Bluebeard (1944) | |
| Born | February 11, 1921 Bakersfield, California, U.S. |
| Died | July 7, 1985 (aged 64) Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Actress |
Lois Patricia McCarty (February 11, 1921 [1] - July 7, 1985) was an American actress.
Baker was born in Bakersfield, California, and grew up in Healdsburg. [1] [2] She graduated from Covina High School in Covina, California, and she attended Los Angeles City College. [3]
Prior to becoming a film actress, McCarty was a secretary for actress Dorothy Lamour. [4] Lamour helped her to obtain a bit part in the film Chad Hanna (1940). [5]
In January 1941, McCarty began working for Columbia Pictures, [2] but in August of that year, the studio declined to take up the option on her contract. [6] From 1941 through 1946 she was a Hollywood B movie actress and performed bit parts in 23 films.
She died on July 7, 1985, in Honolulu, Hawaii, at the age of 64. [1]
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