Patti Hale Explained

Patti Hale
Birthname:Diana Jeanne Schultz
Birth Date:30 November 1933
Birth Place:Toledo, Ohio, U.S.
Occupation:Actress, singer
Yearsactive:1942–1954

Patti Hale (born Diana Schultz; November 30, 1933) is an American retired actress and singer currently living in Nevada.

Born Diana Schultz in Toledo, Ohio, she began her show business career in local radio shows as well as theatre productions.[1] She began working in films in 1942, getting a role in Always in My Heart. She was billed Patti Hale in the first few films of her career.[2] During her film career, she appeared in motion pictures such as I Was Framed (1942) and My Friend Flicka (1943). She attended Ohio University, majoring in liberal arts. Aside from acting in films, she also did other work in the entertainment field, such as music acts, television series, and commercials.[3] She later worked in PR.[4]

Filmography

YearTitleRole
1942Always in My HeartBooley
I Was FramedPenny Marshall
1943My Friend FlickaHildy
The Good FellowsSprat
1945Thunderhead, Son of FlickaHildy

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 'Aloha Hawaii' Blonde Gets Early Acting Start. Honolulu Star-Bulletin. June 17, 1960. 21. February 7, 2021.
  2. Web site: Patti Hale Scores in Musical 'Always in My Heart' at State. Austin American-Statesman. April 22, 1942. 2. February 7, 2021.
  3. Web site: Scout Rediscovers Diana Hale In Trio. News-Journal. July 17, 1957. 21. February 7, 2021.
  4. Web site: '40s, '50s Hollywood actress also an OU alum. Athens News. Michael. Massa. December 26, 2018. February 7, 2021.