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Patty Freedman(1952-2017)

  • Actress
  • Publicist
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Patty Freedman was born on 9 May 1952 in Detroit, Michigan, USA. She was an actress and publicist, known for Ghostbusters (1984), Mr. Mom (1983) and Heavy Metal (1981). She was married to Andrew E. Freedman and David Jolliffe. She died on 17 February 2017 in New York, USA.
BornMay 9, 1952
DiedFebruary 17, 2017(64)
BornMay 9, 1952
DiedFebruary 17, 2017(64)
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Known for

Ghostbusters (1984)
Ghostbusters
7.8
  • Woman at Party(as Patty Dworkin)
  • 1984
Mr. Mom (1983)
Mr. Mom
6.6
  • Melon Girl(as Patty Dworkin)
  • 1983
Heavy Metal (1981)
Heavy Metal
6.6
  • Woman Reporter (segment "So Beautiful and So Dangerous")(voice, as Patty Dworkin)
  • 1981
Airplane II: The Sequel (1982)
Airplane II: The Sequel
6.2
  • Young Woman(as Patty Dworkin)
  • 1982

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Actress

  • Tony Goldwyn, Maura Tierney, Hugh Dancy, Reid Scott, Mehcad Brooks, and Odelya Halevi in Law & Order (1990)
    Law & Order
    7.8
    TV Series
    • Carol (as Patty Dworkin)
    • 1996
  • Marvin: Baby of the Year (1989)
    Marvin: Baby of the Year
    7.8
    TV Movie
    • Meagan (voice, as Patty Dworkin)
    • 1989
  • Bruce Willis and Cybill Shepherd in Moonlighting (1985)
    Moonlighting
    7.6
    TV Series
    • Wendy, Rhyme Time Employee (as Patty Dworkin)
    • 1986
  • Harry Anderson, Selma Diamond, Ellen Foley, John Larroquette, Charles Robinson, and Richard Moll in Night Court (1984)
    Night Court
    7.7
    TV Series
    • Miss Sims (as Patty Dworkin)
    • 1986
  • John Ritter, Mary Cadorette, and Robert Mandan in Three's a Crowd (1984)
    Three's a Crowd
    5.7
    TV Series
    • TV Actress
    • Exercise Lady (as Patty Dworkin)
    • 1984
  • Dynasty (1981)
    Dynasty
    6.4
    TV Series
    • Matron (as Patty Dworkin)
    • 1984
  • Ghostbusters (1984)
    Ghostbusters
    7.8
    • Woman at Party (as Patty Dworkin)
    • 1984
  • Gerald McRaney and Jameson Parker in Simon & Simon (1981)
    Simon & Simon
    7.0
    TV Series
    • Eileen - Secretary (as Patty Dworkin)
    • 1984
  • John Ritter, Suzanne Somers, and Joyce DeWitt in Three's Company (1976)
    Three's Company
    7.5
    TV Series
    • Mother of Baby (as Patty Dworkin)
    • 1984
  • Valerie Bertinelli in The Seduction of Gina (1984)
    The Seduction of Gina
    6.2
    TV Movie
    • Marsha (as Patty Dworkin)
    • 1984
  • Emerald Point N.A.S. (1983)
    Emerald Point N.A.S.
    6.7
    TV Series
    • Star (as Patty Dworkin)
    • 1983
  • Sunset Limousine (1983)
    Sunset Limousine
    5.2
    TV Movie
    • Clerk (as Patty Dworkin)
    • 1983
  • Mr. Mom (1983)
    Mr. Mom
    6.6
    • Melon Girl (as Patty Dworkin)
    • 1983
  • Airplane II: The Sequel (1982)
    Airplane II: The Sequel
    6.2
    • Young Woman (as Patty Dworkin)
    • 1982
  • Fred Grandy, Bernie Kopell, Ted Lange, Gavin MacLeod, and Lauren Tewes in The Love Boat (1977)
    The Love Boat
    6.3
    TV Series
    • Judy Winters
    • Sylvia Carblanca (as Patty Dworkin)
    • 1979–1982

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Personal details

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  • Alternative name
    • Patty Dworkin
  • Born
    • May 9, 1952
    • Detroit, Michigan, USA
  • Died
    • February 17, 2017
    • New York, USA(breast cancer)
  • Spouses
      Andrew E. FreedmanAugust 1, 1987 - February 17, 2017 (her death, 2 children)
  • Children
      Alexander Freedman
  • Other works
    (February 17 to March 26, 1988) She played Gabby and Rainbow Woman in Judith Fein's play, "Channels," in a Humana Festival production at the Actors Theatre of Louisville in Louisville, Kentucky with Marcus Smythe (Simon, Rainbow Man, Axe Man, Judge, Detective #1, Doctor #2); William McNulty (Bob, Doctor #1, Detective #2); Beth Dixon (Mother); Robin Groves (Jennifer); Amy Driesler (Little Jen, Little Girl, Rainbow Boy) and Elizabeth McIntee (The Deceased Mother) in the cast. Jon Jory was director.

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    Freedman's many clients included Margo Martindale, Eartha Kitt, Stephen Schwartz, Winnie Holzman, Jason Robert Brown, Julie Halston, Liz Larsen, Billy Stritch, John McDaniel, Lea Delaria and Steven Lutvak. She also spearheaded publicity campaigns for theater-specific accounts such as the Eugene O'Neill Theater Center; Circle in The Square, where she served as a board member; The Bushnell; the Yale School of Drama, where she lectured; and Syracuse University. And she was instrumental in bringing The Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder, the 2014 Tony Award winner for best musical, to Broadway.

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