Patricia Laffan

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

0.2899

Gender

Female

Birthday

19-Mar-1919

Age

(107 years old)

Place of Birth

London, England, UK

Also Known As
  • Patricia Alice Laffan

Patricia Laffan

Biography

Patricia Alice Laffan (19 March 1919 – 10 March 2014) was an English stage, film, television and radio actress, and also, after her retirement from acting, an international fashion impresario. She was five feet, six inches tall, with dark reddish-brown hair and green eyes. She is best known for her film roles as the Empress Poppaea in Quo Vadis (1951) and the alien Nyah in Devil Girl from Mars (1954). Her biography, Devil Girl Remembered, was written by Andrew Ross in 2021.


Credits

Don't Blame the Stork Don't Blame the Stork (1954) Character: Lilian Angel
When Sir George Redway, a famous actor, makes the public boast that he loves babies, a baby is promptly abandoned on his doorstep, and he is forced to take it in. Katie O'Connor, an actress who has auditioned unsuccessfully for a part in a production featuring Redway, pretends to be the child's mother in order to be near the actor. Complications develop involving Lillian Angel, Redway's fiancée, her admirer Captain Fluffy Faversham, and Katie's father, who suspects the worst of Sir George and his daughter. Eventually, the real mother of the baby returns to collect her child, all is resolved, and romance blossoms between Katie and Sir George.
Truly, Madly, Cheaply! British B Movies Truly, Madly, Cheaply! British B Movies (2008) Character: Herself
A look at the history of British B-movies.
Anna Karenina Anna Karenina (1961) Character: Betsy, Princess Tverskoy
In Imperial Russia, Anna, wife of the officer Karenin, goes to Moscow to visit her brother. On the way, she meets charming cavalry officer Vronsky, to whom she's immediately attracted. But in St. Petersburg’s high society, a relationship like this could destroy a woman’s reputation.
Thunder on Sycamore Street Thunder on Sycamore Street (1957) Character: Phyllis Hayes
When Joseph Blake, who once did prison time, and his daughter, Anna, move to Sycamore Street, their neighbors on the otherwise "peaceful" street converge to chase them out. But the Blakes don't back down.
Hangman’s Wharf Hangman’s Wharf (1950) Character: Rosa Warren
A doctor is framed for murder.
Death in High Heels Death in High Heels (1947) Character: Magda Doon
Crime Mystery directed by Lionel Tomlinson.
Devil Girl from Mars Devil Girl from Mars (1954) Character: Nyah
Eight people at a remote Scottish inn find themselves confronted by a woman from Mars, who has landed her flying saucer for repairs but intends to soon conquer the Earth and enslave its men for breeding purposes.
Quo Vadis Quo Vadis (1951) Character: Poppaea
After fierce Roman commander Marcus Vinicius becomes infatuated with beautiful Christian hostage Lygia, he begins to question the tyrannical leadership of the despotic emperor Nero.
Rough Shoot Rough Shoot (1953) Character: Magda
An American military officer and his wife move to a cottage in what they think is the peaceful English countryside, only to discover the area is a hotbed of spies and secret agents.
Crooks in Cloisters Crooks in Cloisters (1964) Character: Lady Florence
Having pulled off the smallest ever train robbery, Little Walter and his crew decide to get out of London. The six of them set up business in a disused monastery off the Cornish coast, despite the fact that none of them really qualifies as a monk - least of all Walter's moll Bikini. Bit by bit, the quiet way of life starts becoming a habit.
Caravan Caravan (1946) Character: Betty (uncredited)
During the last half of the 19th century writer Richard Darrell saves Don Carlos from two robbers, and is entrusted by Don Carlos to take a valuable necklace to Spain. Richard leaves his fiancé, Oriana, and starts the trip. He meets Wycroft, a henchman for Sir Francis Castteldow, an aristocrat out to steal Oriana from Richard. The latter is assaulted, robbed and nearly killed and, as a result, loses his memory. He marries a gypsy girl, Rosal, while Oriana, thinking him dead marries the dastardly Sir Francis. Everybody will meet again. Complications will arise.
23 Paces to Baker Street 23 Paces to Baker Street (1956) Character: Miss Alice MacDonald
Philip Hannon, a blind playwright living in London, overhears part of a conversation , that leads him into a desperate race, to find a kidnapped child. When he gets no help from the police, he along with his butler, and his ex fiancée, attempt to track down the crooks.
I See a Dark Stranger I See a Dark Stranger (1946) Character: Bit Part (uncredited)
Proud Irishwoman Bridie Quilty journeys to Dublin while World War II rages across Europe. During her travels, she encounters J. Miller, who recruits her as a Nazi spy. She acquires the necessary information that leads to the breakout of a German spy who holds key information about the Allies' newest offensive plans. However, the arrival of British officer David Baynes and his romancing of Bridie lead to unexpected consequences.
Hidden Homicide Hidden Homicide (1959) Character: Jean Gilson
A novelist wakes up with a gun in his hand and a corpse in the house he woke up in. He doesn't remember how he got there or even if he committed the killing.
Escape Route Escape Route (1952) Character: Irma Brookes
When nuclear scientists are kidnapped and smuggled behind the Iron Curtain, an FBI man and a British agent are assigned to catch the kidnappers.



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