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Patsy Kelly was listed as a dancer, stage actor and film actor. Born on January 12, 1910, Patsy Kelly was from Brooklyn, New York, United States. Death is recorded on September 24, 1981, at the age of 71. Listed accolades include 25th Tony Awards (1971), star on Hollywood Walk of Fame and Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Musical.
My Take
I have a soft spot for performers like Patsy Kelly who built careers in the supporting frame rather than the spotlight. Her wisecracking foil to Thelma Todd in the 1930s shorts is the kind of timing you cannot fake, and the fact that she kept working after Todd's death speaks to genuine grit. Winning a Tony in 1971, decades into her career, feels like overdue justice for a comic talent often taken for granted. Her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame is earned. I value her durability and the honest craft behind every quick line.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Patsy Kelly
- Name (Japanese)
- パッツィ・ケリー
- Reading
- ぱっつぃ・けりー
- Born
- January 12, 1910 – September 24, 1981
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Capricorn / Dog
- Origin
- Brooklyn, New York, United States
- Occupation
- dancer / stage actor / film actor / television actor / musician
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- 1971 25th Tony Awards
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
- Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Musical
3. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patsy%20Kelly
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q454861
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Patsy Kelly born?
Born January 12, 1910.
When did Patsy Kelly die?
Died September 24, 1981, aged 71.
Where was Patsy Kelly from?
Patsy Kelly was from Brooklyn, New York, United States.
What did Patsy Kelly do?
Patsy Kelly worked as dancer, stage actor, film actor, television actor, musician.
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