Patsy Kelly

Biography

Patsy Kelly (born Bridget Sarah Veronica Rose Kelly; January 12, 1910 – September 24, 1981) was an American actress and comedian known for her roles in Rosemary's Baby (1968) and Freaky Friday (1976), as well as a series of comedy shorts starring Thelma Todd in the early-to-mid 1930's. Although blacklisted from major studio work due to her sexuality in the 1940’s, Kelly saw a career resurgence in her later years as a performer, winning a Tony Award for her performance in the 1971 revival of No, No, Nanette on Broadway.

Known For

Rosemary's Baby

as Laura-Louise

Freaky Friday

as Mrs Schmauss

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

as Minnie Redwing

The Naked Kiss

as Mac, Head Nurse

The Naked Kiss

as Mac

The Love Boat

as Mabel Higgins

The Dick Van Dyke Show

as Third Juror

Please Don't Eat the Daisies

as Maggie

Topper Returns

as Emily, the Maid

Merrily We Live

as Etta