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Patricia Roc - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | June 07, 1915 |
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| Birthplace | London, England, UK |
| Zodiac Sign | Gemini - (see also Patricia Roc's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Rabbit |
| Generation | Greatest Generation |
| Known For | Leading English actress in 1940s British films, particularly Gainsborough melodramas such as 'Madonna of the Seven Moons' and 'The Wicked Lady'. |
Intro
Patricia Roc was a British film actress best known for her leading roles in 1940s British cinema, particularly in the Gainsborough melodramas.
Early Life & Background
Patricia Roc was born as Felicia Miriam Ursula Herold in London. She was educated at private schools in France and England, and studied at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art.
Career Highlights
- Starred in successful British films during the 1940s, including 'The Wicked Lady' (1945), 'Madonna of the Seven Moons' (1945), and 'Canyon Passage' (1946) in Hollywood.
- Signed to Gainsborough Pictures, she became a popular star associated with their costume dramas known as Gainsborough melodramas.
- Worked with noted directors and actors of her era, and made a transition to some international productions.
Trivia
- Patricia Roc was at one time considered a 'British Jean Harlow' by the press.
- She appeared in a Hollywood film, 'Canyon Passage', alongside Susan Hayward and Dana Andrews.
- She returned to the UK after working in Hollywood, preferring the British film industry.
FAQs
People also ask
When was Patricia Roc born?
Patricia Roc was born the 7 June 1915.
Where is Patricia Roc from?
London, England, UK.
On Her Birth-Day
About June 7th, 1915, in brief:
- Day of the week: June 7th, 1915 was a Monday
- Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Rabbit (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Gems from Maid in America by Victor Light Opera Co.
- Popular movie: directed by D.W. Griffith
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