Patricia Prior
English actress (1929–2023)
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Patricia Prior (9 February 1929 – 12 June 2023) was an English actress. Best known for playing Mrs. Gibson in The Onedin Line, she also appeared in the Doctor Who television series.
9 February 1929
Patricia Prior | |
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Patricia Prior, Leicester Theatre Royal, 1950 | |
| Born | Patricia Mary Prior 9 February 1929 Bradfield, Essex, England |
| Died | 12 June 2023 (aged 94) Addlestone, Surrey, England |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1948–1989 |
| Spouse | |
Formative years and family
Born in Bradfield, Essex, England in 1929, Prior was educated in the schools of Stratford-on-Avon and then received training as an actress at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London.[1]
In 1952, Prior married her fellow actor Rex Robinson, whom she met on a tour of South Africa. Robinson was a member of the cast of The Three Doctors.[2]
Career
After receiving her artistic training, Prior performed with the Guildford Repertory Company.[3][4] By January of 1950, she was performing "character and 'straight' roles" with the Theatre Royal Saxon Players in Leicester.[5][6]
Prior appeared in the Doctor Who serial The Three Doctors directed by Lennie Mayne as Mrs. Ollis.
Death
Prior died in Addlestone, Surrey, England on 12 June 2023.[7]
Selected filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Shadow of the Noose | Mrs. Potter | |
| 1989 | In Sickness and in Health | Woman In Street | |
| 1987 | You Must Be the Husband | The Lady | |
| 1987 | One by One | Elsie Gates | |
| 1986 | Strong Medicine | Martin's Mother | |
| 1983 | Storyboard | Mrs. Rook | |
| 1982 | Saturday Night Thriller | Mrs. Bannister | |
| 1970 | Play for Today | Mrs. Tomishita | |
| 1971 | The Onedin Line | Mrs. Gibson (14 episodes 1977–1980) | |
| 1976 | Softly, Softly: Task Force | Mrs. Tegman | |
| 1975 | The Brothers | Doctor's Receptionist | |
| 1973 | Warship | Diana Bennett | |
| 1972–1973 | Doctor Who | Mrs Ollis | Serial: The Three Doctors |
| 1972 | Monty Python's Flying Circus | Patient Russian | |
| 1965 | The Troubleshooters | Secretary | |
| 1967 | Mickey Dunne | Woman | |