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Patricia Medina

Patricia Medina - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

BornJuly 19, 1920
DiedApril 28, 2012 (age 91)
BirthplaceLiverpool, England, UK
Zodiac SignCancer - (see also Patricia Medina's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese ZodiacMonkey
GenerationGreatest Generation
Known ForPatricia Medina is best known for her roles in films such as 'Aladdin and His Lamp' (1952), 'The Black Knight' (1954), and 'Phantom of the Rue Morgue' (1954).

Intro

Patricia Medina was an English actress who appeared in both British and American films throughout the 1940s, 1950s, and early 1960s. She was known for her roles in adventure, mystery, and period films.

Early Life & Background

Patricia Medina was born in Liverpool, England. She began acting as a teenager in British films during the late 1930s, coming from a theatrical family which helped her start her film career.

Career Highlights

  • Transitioned from British films to Hollywood during the 1940s and 1950s.
  • Starred in notable adventure and period films, including 'Aladdin and His Lamp' (1952) and 'The Black Knight' (1954).
  • Appeared in 'Phantom of the Rue Morgue' (1954) and several other genre films.
  • Returned to the screen in her later years for select roles.

Trivia

  • She was married to actor Joseph Cotten from 1960 until his death in 1994.
  • Medina had a reputation in Hollywood for being glamorous and versatile in various film genres.
  • She continued to make public appearances and occasional acting roles into her later years.

FAQs

People also ask

When was Patricia Medina born?

Patricia Medina was born the 19 July 1920.

Where is Patricia Medina from?

Liverpool, England, UK.

On Her Birth-Day

About July 19th, 1920, in brief:

  • Historical events: The 1920 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the VII Olympiad, opened in Antwerp, Belgium, on July 19, 1920. The Games were awarded to Antwerp to honor the Belgian people for their suffering during World War I. The opening ceremony introduced the Olympic flag and featured the release of doves as a symbol of peace.
  • Day of the week: July 19th, 1920 was a Monday
  • Zodiac Sign: Cancer (in western zodiac), Monkey (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase:
  • #1 US song: Venetian Moon by Ben Selvin & His Orchestra
  • Popular movie: Way Down East directed by D.W. Griffith

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Sources

  1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patricia_Medina