Patricia Bosworth was an American actress and writer who is best known for her roles in “The Nun’s Story,” “Fur: An Imaginary Portrait of Diane Arbus,” and “Kraft Theatre.”
Personal and Family Life
Born on April 24, 1933, in Oakland, California, Patricia was the daughter of Bartley Crum, a lawyer known for defending the Hollywood Ten, and Anna Gertrude Bosworth, a novelist. She was married twice, first to Mel Arrighi and later to Tom Palumbo. Patricia had a long-lasting friendship with actress Jane Fonda, having studied with Lee Strasberg at the Actors Studio alongside notable figures like Marilyn Monroe and Marlon Brando.
Career Highlights
Throughout her life, Patricia Bosworth was not only an actress but also a respected author of biographies, writing about famous personalities such as Jane Fonda, Montgomery Clift, Diane Arbus, and Marlon Brando. In the late 1960s, she took on the role of editor for Screen Stars magazine and worked alongside renowned writer Mario Puzo at Magazine Management Company. Her contributions to film and literature have left a lasting impact on both industries.
Death and Legacy
Patricia Bosworth passed away on April 2, 2020, in New York City due to complications from COVID-19. Her legacy lives on through her work as an actress and writer, appreciated by many for her insightful portrayals and biographies of influential figures in the entertainment world.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| The Nun’s Story | 1959-06-18 | Simone |
| Fur: An Imaginary Portrait of Diane Arbus | 2006 | N/A |
| Kraft Theatre | 1947 | N/A |
| Contender: Mastering the Method | 2001-10-23 | Self |
| Marlon Brando, un acteur nommé désir | 2014-09-20 | Self – Biographer |
| Un Américain nommé Kazan | 2019-03-10 | Self |
| Jazz on a Summer’s Day | 1960-03-28 | Woman in Audience (uncredited) |
| Making Montgomery Clift | 2018-09-23 | Self |
| Les derniers jours de Marlon Brando | 2008-03-01 | Self |
| Arthur Miller, Elia Kazan and the Blacklist: None Without Sin | 2003-09-03 | Self |
| Four Boys and a Gun | 1957-01-11 | Elizabeth |
| Montgomery Clift | 1983-01-01 | Self (biographer) |
| The Wild One | 2023-05-10 | Self |
| Naked City | 1958-09-30 | Laura |
| Robert Montgomery Presents | 1950-01-30 | N/A |
| Concerning Miss Marlowe | 1954-07-05 | N/A |
| The Patty Duke Show | 1963-09-18 | N/A |
| New York Confidential | 1959-01-01 | N/A |
| Naked City | 1958-09-30 | Betty Harkness |