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Elizabeth Patterson

Bio: From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Mary Elizabeth Patterson (November 22, 1874 – January 31, 1966) was an American theatre, film, and television character actress who gained popular recognition late in her career playing the elderly neighbor Matilda Trumbull on the television comedy series I Love Lucy. In 1926, at the age of 51, Patterson was cast in her first movie, a silent film, The Boy Friend
Born: Sat, Nov 21 1874
Birthplace: Savannah, Tennessee, USA

Death: Mon, Jan 31 1966
Elizabeth Patterson is 91 years old
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Poster of The Oregon Trail
The Oregon Trail
Elizabeth Patterson was 84 in The Oregon Trail as 'Maria Cooper'.
Movie Released: Mon, Aug 31 1959
Poster of Portrait of a Murderer
Portrait of a Murderer
Elizabeth Patterson was 83 in Portrait of a Murderer as 'Mrs. Finch'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 27 1958
Poster of Pal Joey
Pal Joey
Elizabeth Patterson was 82 in Pal Joey as 'Mrs. Casey'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 25 1957
Poster of The Ninth Day
The Ninth Day
Elizabeth Patterson was 82 in The Ninth Day
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 10 1957
Poster of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
Elizabeth Patterson was 80 in The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn as 'Aunt Polly'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 01 1955
Poster of Las Vegas Shakedown
Las Vegas Shakedown
Elizabeth Patterson was 80 in Las Vegas Shakedown as 'Mary Raff'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 15 1955
Poster of Three Lives
Three Lives
Elizabeth Patterson was 78 in Three Lives as 'Mrs. Adams'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 17 1953
Poster of Washington Story
Washington Story
Elizabeth Patterson was 77 in Washington Story as 'Miss Dee'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 01 1952
Poster of Little Women: Jo's Story
Little Women: Jo's Story
Elizabeth Patterson was 76 in Little Women: Jo's Story as 'Aunt March'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 25 1950
Poster of Little Women: Meg's Story
Little Women: Meg's Story
Elizabeth Patterson was 76 in Little Women: Meg's Story as 'Aunt March'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 18 1950
Poster of Katie Did It
Katie Did It
Elizabeth Patterson was 76 in Katie Did It as 'Aunt Priscilla Wakely'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 26 1950
Poster of Bright Leaf
Bright Leaf
Elizabeth Patterson was 75 in Bright Leaf as 'Tabitha Singleton'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 16 1950
Poster of Intruder in the Dust
Intruder in the Dust
Elizabeth Patterson was 75 in Intruder in the Dust as 'Miss Eunice Habersham'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 22 1949
Poster of Song of Surrender
Song of Surrender
Elizabeth Patterson was 74 in Song of Surrender as 'Mrs. Beecham'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 27 1949
Poster of Little Women
Little Women
Elizabeth Patterson was 74 in Little Women as 'Hannah'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 10 1949
Poster of Miss Tatlock's Millions
Miss Tatlock's Millions
Elizabeth Patterson was 73 in Miss Tatlock's Millions as 'Cora'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 19 1948
Poster of Welcome Stranger
Welcome Stranger
Elizabeth Patterson was 72 in Welcome Stranger as 'Mrs. Gilley'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 13 1947
Poster of Out of the Blue
Out of the Blue
Elizabeth Patterson was 72 in Out of the Blue as 'Miss Spring'.
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 21 1947
Poster of The Shocking Miss Pilgrim
The Shocking Miss Pilgrim
Elizabeth Patterson was 72 in The Shocking Miss Pilgrim as 'Catherine Dennison'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 04 1947
Poster of The Secret Heart
The Secret Heart
Elizabeth Patterson was 72 in The Secret Heart as 'Mrs. Stover'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 25 1946
Poster of I've Always Loved You
I've Always Loved You
Elizabeth Patterson was 72 in I've Always Loved You as 'Mrs. Sompter'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 02 1946
Poster of Colonel Effingham's Raid
Colonel Effingham's Raid
Elizabeth Patterson was 71 in Colonel Effingham's Raid as 'Cousin Emma'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 24 1946
Poster of Lady on a Train
Lady on a Train
Elizabeth Patterson was 70 in Lady on a Train as 'Aunt Charlotte Waring'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 03 1945
Poster of Together Again
Together Again
Elizabeth Patterson was 70 in Together Again as 'Jessie'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 23 1944
Poster of Hail the Conquering Hero
Hail the Conquering Hero
Elizabeth Patterson was 69 in Hail the Conquering Hero as 'Martha - Libby's Aunt'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 09 1944
Poster of Follow the Boys
Follow the Boys
Elizabeth Patterson was 69 in Follow the Boys as 'Annie'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 05 1944
Poster of The Sky's the Limit
The Sky's the Limit
Elizabeth Patterson was 68 in The Sky's the Limit as 'Mrs. Fisher'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 13 1943
Poster of I Married a Witch
I Married a Witch
Elizabeth Patterson was 67 in I Married a Witch as 'Margaret'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 30 1942
Poster of Lucky Legs
Lucky Legs
Elizabeth Patterson was 67 in Lucky Legs as 'Annabelle Dinwiddie'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 01 1942
Poster of My Sister Eileen
My Sister Eileen
Elizabeth Patterson was 67 in My Sister Eileen as 'Grandma Sherwood'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 24 1942
Poster of Her Cardboard Lover
Her Cardboard Lover
Elizabeth Patterson was 67 in Her Cardboard Lover as 'Eva'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 16 1942
Poster of Beyond the Blue Horizon
Beyond the Blue Horizon
Elizabeth Patterson was 67 in Beyond the Blue Horizon as 'Mrs. Daly'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 25 1942
Poster of Almost Married
Almost Married
Elizabeth Patterson was 67 in Almost Married as 'Aunt Matilda Manning'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 22 1942
Poster of The Vanishing Virginian
The Vanishing Virginian
Elizabeth Patterson was 67 in The Vanishing Virginian as 'Grandma'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 01 1942
Poster of Belle Starr
Belle Starr
Elizabeth Patterson was 66 in Belle Starr as 'Sarah'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 12 1941
Poster of Kiss the Boys Goodbye
Kiss the Boys Goodbye
Elizabeth Patterson was 66 in Kiss the Boys Goodbye as 'Aunt Lily Lou Bethany'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 01 1941
Poster of Tobacco Road
Tobacco Road
Elizabeth Patterson was 66 in Tobacco Road as 'Ada Lester'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 20 1941
Poster of Michael Shayne: Private Detective
Michael Shayne: Private Detective
Elizabeth Patterson was 66 in Michael Shayne: Private Detective as 'Aunt Olivia'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 19 1940
Poster of Who Killed Aunt Maggie?
Who Killed Aunt Maggie?
Elizabeth Patterson was 65 in Who Killed Aunt Maggie? as 'Maggie Ambler'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 01 1940
Poster of Anne of Windy Poplars
Anne of Windy Poplars
Elizabeth Patterson was 65 in Anne of Windy Poplars as 'Rebecca'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 28 1940
Poster of Earthbound
Earthbound
Elizabeth Patterson was 65 in Earthbound as 'Becky Tilden'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 06 1940
Poster of Adventure in Diamonds
Adventure in Diamonds
Elizabeth Patterson was 65 in Adventure in Diamonds as 'Nellie'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 08 1940
Poster of Remember the Night
Remember the Night
Elizabeth Patterson was 65 in Remember the Night as 'Aunt Emma'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 19 1940
Poster of The Cat and the Canary
The Cat and the Canary
Elizabeth Patterson was 64 in The Cat and the Canary as 'Aunt Susan'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 27 1939
Poster of Bad Little Angel
Bad Little Angel
Elizabeth Patterson was 64 in Bad Little Angel as 'Mrs. Perkins'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 27 1939
Poster of Our Leading Citizen
Our Leading Citizen
Elizabeth Patterson was 64 in Our Leading Citizen as 'Aunt Tillie'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 23 1939
Poster of Bulldog Drummond's Bride
Bulldog Drummond's Bride
Elizabeth Patterson was 64 in Bulldog Drummond's Bride as 'Aunt Blanche'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 12 1939
Poster of The Story of Alexander Graham Bell
The Story of Alexander Graham Bell
Elizabeth Patterson was 64 in The Story of Alexander Graham Bell as 'Mrs. MacGregor'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 04 1939
Poster of Bulldog Drummond's Secret Police
Bulldog Drummond's Secret Police
Elizabeth Patterson was 64 in Bulldog Drummond's Secret Police as 'Aunt Blanche'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 29 1939
Poster of Sons of the Legion
Sons of the Legion
Elizabeth Patterson was 63 in Sons of the Legion as 'Grandmother Lee'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 18 1938
Poster of Sing, You Sinners
Sing, You Sinners
Elizabeth Patterson was 63 in Sing, You Sinners as 'Mrs. Daisy Beebe aka Mother Beebe'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 02 1938
Poster of Bluebeard's Eighth Wife
Bluebeard's Eighth Wife
Elizabeth Patterson was 63 in Bluebeard's Eighth Wife as 'Aunt Hedwige'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 25 1938
Poster of Bulldog Drummond's Peril
Bulldog Drummond's Peril
Elizabeth Patterson was 63 in Bulldog Drummond's Peril as 'Aunt Blanche'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 18 1938
Poster of Scandal Street
Scandal Street
Elizabeth Patterson was 63 in Scandal Street as 'Ada Smith'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 11 1938
Poster of Night Club Scandal
Night Club Scandal
Elizabeth Patterson was 62 in Night Club Scandal as 'Mrs. Elvira Ward'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 11 1937
Poster of Hold 'Em Navy
Hold 'Em Navy
Elizabeth Patterson was 62 in Hold 'Em Navy as 'Grandma Holland'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 04 1937
Poster of High, Wide and Handsome
High, Wide and Handsome
Elizabeth Patterson was 62 in High, Wide and Handsome as 'Grandma Cortlandt'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 21 1937
Poster of Night of Mystery
Night of Mystery
Elizabeth Patterson was 62 in Night of Mystery as 'Mrs. Tobias Greene'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 21 1937
Poster of Go West Young Man
Go West Young Man
Elizabeth Patterson was 61 in Go West Young Man as 'Aunt Kate Barnaby'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 18 1936
Poster of Old Hutch
Old Hutch
Elizabeth Patterson was 61 in Old Hutch as 'Sarah Hutchins'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 25 1936
Poster of The Return of Sophie Lang
The Return of Sophie Lang
Elizabeth Patterson was 61 in The Return of Sophie Lang as 'Araminta Sedley'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 18 1936
Poster of Small Town Girl
Small Town Girl
Elizabeth Patterson was 61 in Small Town Girl as 'Ma Brannan'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 10 1936
Poster of Timothy's Quest
Timothy's Quest
Elizabeth Patterson was 61 in Timothy's Quest as 'Vilda Cummins'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 31 1936
Poster of Her Master's Voice
Her Master's Voice
Elizabeth Patterson was 61 in Her Master's Voice as 'Mrs. Ellie Martin'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 17 1936
Poster of So Red the Rose
So Red the Rose
Elizabeth Patterson was 61 in So Red the Rose as 'Mary Cherry'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 20 1935
Poster of Men Without Names
Men Without Names
Elizabeth Patterson was 60 in Men Without Names as 'Aunt Ella'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 29 1935
Poster of Chasing Yesterday
Chasing Yesterday
Elizabeth Patterson was 60 in Chasing Yesterday as 'Mlle. Prefere'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 03 1935
Poster of Hide-Out
Hide-Out
Elizabeth Patterson was 59 in Hide-Out as ''Ma' Miller'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 24 1934
Poster of Dinner at Eight
Dinner at Eight
Elizabeth Patterson was 59 in Dinner at Eight as 'Miss Copeland'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 22 1933
Poster of Doctor Bull
Doctor Bull
Elizabeth Patterson was 58 in Doctor Bull as 'Aunt Patricia Banning'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 22 1933
Poster of Golden Harvest
Golden Harvest
Elizabeth Patterson was 58 in Golden Harvest as 'Lydia'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 21 1933
Poster of Secret of the Blue Room
Secret of the Blue Room
Elizabeth Patterson was 58 in Secret of the Blue Room as 'Mary, Cook'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 20 1933
Poster of Hold Your Man
Hold Your Man
Elizabeth Patterson was 58 in Hold Your Man as 'Miss Tuttle'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 30 1933
Poster of The Story of Temple Drake
The Story of Temple Drake
Elizabeth Patterson was 58 in The Story of Temple Drake as 'Aunt Jennie'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 06 1933
Poster of Infernal Machine
Infernal Machine
Elizabeth Patterson was 58 in Infernal Machine as 'Elinor's Aunt'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 08 1933
Poster of They Just Had to Get Married
They Just Had to Get Married
Elizabeth Patterson was 58 in They Just Had to Get Married as 'Lizzie'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 05 1933
Poster of No Man of Her Own
No Man of Her Own
Elizabeth Patterson was 58 in No Man of Her Own as 'Mrs. Randall'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 30 1932
Poster of Boo
Boo
Elizabeth Patterson was 58 in Boo as 'Susan (edited from "The Cat Creeps")'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 01 1932
Poster of They Call It Sin
They Call It Sin
Elizabeth Patterson was 57 in They Call It Sin as 'Mrs. Cullen'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 05 1932
Poster of Breach of Promise
Breach of Promise
Elizabeth Patterson was 57 in Breach of Promise as 'Cora Pugmire'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 23 1932
Poster of A Bill of Divorcement
A Bill of Divorcement
Elizabeth Patterson was 57 in A Bill of Divorcement as 'Aunt Hester Fairfield'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 28 1932
Poster of Life Begins
Life Begins
Elizabeth Patterson was 57 in Life Begins as 'Mrs. Tubby (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 10 1932
Poster of Love Me Tonight
Love Me Tonight
Elizabeth Patterson was 57 in Love Me Tonight as 'First Aunt'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 18 1932
Poster of Guilty as Hell
Guilty as Hell
Elizabeth Patterson was 57 in Guilty as Hell as 'Elvira Ward'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 05 1932
Poster of New Morals for Old
New Morals for Old
Elizabeth Patterson was 57 in New Morals for Old as 'Aunty Doe'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 04 1932
Poster of Miss Pinkerton
Miss Pinkerton
Elizabeth Patterson was 57 in Miss Pinkerton as 'Juliet Mitchell'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 27 1932
Poster of So Big!
So Big!
Elizabeth Patterson was 57 in So Big! as 'Mrs. Tebbit (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 30 1932
Poster of Man Wanted
Man Wanted
Elizabeth Patterson was 57 in Man Wanted as 'Miss Harper'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 23 1932
Poster of The Expert
The Expert
Elizabeth Patterson was 57 in The Expert as 'Miss Crackenwald'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 05 1932
Poster of Husband's Holiday
Husband's Holiday
Elizabeth Patterson was 57 in Husband's Holiday as 'Mrs. Caroline Reid'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 19 1931
Poster of Heaven on Earth
Heaven on Earth
Elizabeth Patterson was 57 in Heaven on Earth as 'Vergie'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 27 1931
Poster of Penrod and Sam
Penrod and Sam
Elizabeth Patterson was 56 in Penrod and Sam as 'Schoolteacher (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 01 1931
Poster of The Smiling Lieutenant
The Smiling Lieutenant
Elizabeth Patterson was 56 in The Smiling Lieutenant as 'Baroness Von Schwedel (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 01 1931
Poster of Daddy Long Legs
Daddy Long Legs
Elizabeth Patterson was 56 in Daddy Long Legs as 'Mrs. Lippett'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 05 1931
Poster of Tarnished Lady
Tarnished Lady
Elizabeth Patterson was 56 in Tarnished Lady as 'Mrs. Courtney'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 01 1931
Poster of The Cat Creeps
The Cat Creeps
Elizabeth Patterson was 55 in The Cat Creeps as 'Susan'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 10 1930
Poster of The Big Party
The Big Party
Elizabeth Patterson was 55 in The Big Party as 'Mrs. Goldfarb'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 23 1930
Poster of Harmony at Home
Harmony at Home
Elizabeth Patterson was 55 in Harmony at Home as 'Emma Haller'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 12 1930
Poster of The Lone Star Ranger
The Lone Star Ranger
Elizabeth Patterson was 55 in The Lone Star Ranger as 'Sarah Martin'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 05 1930
Poster of South Sea Rose
South Sea Rose
Elizabeth Patterson was 55 in South Sea Rose as 'Sarah'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 09 1929
Poster of Words and Music
Words and Music
Elizabeth Patterson was 54 in Words and Music as 'Dean Crockett'.
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 18 1929
Poster of The Dancing Town
The Dancing Town
Elizabeth Patterson was 53 in The Dancing Town as 'Ma Pepperall'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 26 1928
Poster of The Return of Peter Grimm
The Return of Peter Grimm
Elizabeth Patterson was 52 in The Return of Peter Grimm as 'Mrs. Bartholomey'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 07 1926
Poster of The Boy Friend
The Boy Friend
Elizabeth Patterson was 51 in The Boy Friend as 'Mrs. Harper'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 14 1926

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of The Barbara Stanwyck Show
The Barbara Stanwyck Show
Elizabeth Patterson was 85+ in The Barbara Stanwyck Show as 'Mrs. Melvane'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 19 1960
Poster of Johnny Staccato
Johnny Staccato
Elizabeth Patterson was 84+ in Johnny Staccato
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 10 1959
Poster of New York Confidential
New York Confidential
Elizabeth Patterson was 84+ in New York Confidential
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 01 1959
Poster of 77 Sunset Strip
77 Sunset Strip
Elizabeth Patterson was 83+ in 77 Sunset Strip
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 10 1958
Poster of Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse
Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse
Elizabeth Patterson was 83+ in Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 06 1958
Poster of The Adventures of Jim Bowie
The Adventures of Jim Bowie
Elizabeth Patterson was 81+ in The Adventures of Jim Bowie
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 07 1956
Poster of Playwrights '56
Playwrights '56
Elizabeth Patterson was 80+ in Playwrights '56
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 04 1955
Poster of Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Elizabeth Patterson was 80+ in Alfred Hitchcock Presents as 'Miss Bessie, Grandmother'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 02 1955
Poster of Climax!
Climax!
Elizabeth Patterson was 79+ in Climax! as 'Aunt Polly, Jane Connor, Nellie Eldredge, Mrs. Garr'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 07 1954
Poster of General Electric Theater
General Electric Theater
Elizabeth Patterson was 78+ in General Electric Theater as 'Madame Elaine'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 01 1953
Poster of Cavalcade of America
Cavalcade of America
Elizabeth Patterson was 77+ in Cavalcade of America as 'Mrs. Couche'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 01 1952
Poster of Four Star Playhouse
Four Star Playhouse
Elizabeth Patterson was 77+ in Four Star Playhouse as 'Ma / Mother Baker'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 25 1952
Poster of Adventures of Superman
Adventures of Superman
Elizabeth Patterson was 77+ in Adventures of Superman
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 19 1952
Poster of I Love Lucy
I Love Lucy
Elizabeth Patterson was 76+ in I Love Lucy as 'Mrs. Willoughby, Mrs. Trumbull'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 15 1951
Poster of Lux Video Theatre
Lux Video Theatre
Elizabeth Patterson was 75+ in Lux Video Theatre as 'Dr. Gilley, Mrs. Sargent'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 02 1950