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Patricia was born at the Bethesda Naval Hospital in Maryland to Lawrence and Elizabeth Richardson. Her father, a Naval Academy Graduate, was a fighter and test pilot and later an aeronautical engineer and executive. Her mother was a housewife. Both of her parents were military brats themselves. Her father was the son of an Admiral and her mother was the daughter of a Marine Corps General... See full bio »

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Nominated for 2 Golden Globes. Another 6 nominations See more awards »

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Filmography

Hide HideActress (35 titles)
2012 Smart Cookies (TV movie) (post-production)
Lola
 
2011 Avarice (post-production)
Claire
 
2011 Bringing Ashley Home (TV movie)
Michelle McGee
 
2011 Beautiful Wave
Sue
 
2010 The Jensen Project (TV movie)
Ingrid
 
2009 Lost Dream
Patricia
 
2005-2006 The West Wing (TV series)
Sheila Brooks
The Cold (2006) … Sheila Brooks
Running Mates (2006) … Sheila Brooks
The Debate (2005) … Sheila Brooks
 
2005 Candy Paint (short)
Linda Miller
 
2001 Viva Las Nowhere
Helen/Wanda
 
2001 Blonde (TV mini-series)
Gladys Baker
 
1999 Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (TV series)
Annabel Hayes
Wanderlust (1999) … Annabel Hayes
 
1991-1999 Home Improvement (TV series)
Jill Taylor
The Long and Winding Road: Part 2 (1999) … Jill Taylor (credit only) (also archive footage)
Dead Weight (1999) … Jill Taylor
Trouble-a-Bruin (1999) … Jill Taylor
 
1997 Ulee's Gold
Connie Hope
 
1996 Undue Influence (TV movie)
Laurel Vega
 
1996 Sophie & the Moonhanger (TV movie)
Bonnie Edgerton
 
1989-1990 FM (TV series)
Lee-Ann Plunkett
Off the Record (1990) … Lee-Ann Plunkett
Sex, Lies and 35mm Slides (1990) … Lee-Ann Plunkett
The Last Virgin (1990) … Lee-Ann Plunkett
Let's Spend the Night Together (1990) … Lee-Ann Plunkett
No Fool Like an April Fool (1990) … Lee-Ann Plunkett
 
1990 ABC TGIF (TV series)
Jillian "Jill" Patterson Taylor
 
1989 Quantum Leap (TV series)
Rachel Porter
Good Morning, Peoria - September 9, 1959 (1989) … Rachel Porter
 
1989 In Country
Cindy
 
1989 Lost Angels
Cheryl's Mother
 
1989 Parent Trap III (TV movie)
Cassie McGuire
 
1988 Eisenhower & Lutz (TV series)
Kay 'K.K.' Dunne
The Devil Wears a Toupee (1988) … Kay 'K.K.' Dunne
Play It Again, Bud (1988) … Kay 'K.K.' Dunne
Pride and Prejudice (1988) … Kay 'K.K.' Dunne
Bud's Buddy (1988) … Kay 'K.K.' Dunne
Petrified Forrest (1988) … Kay 'K.K.' Dunne
 
1986-1987 The Equalizer (TV series)
Saleswoman / Sandy
In the Money (1987) … Sandy
Torn (1986) … Saleswoman
 
1987 Hands of a Stranger (TV movie)
Helen
 
1987 The Cosby Show (TV series)
Mrs. Schrader
Calling Doctor Huxtable (1987) … Mrs. Schrader
 
1986 Spenser: For Hire (TV series)
Sarah Cabot
Shadowsight (1986) … Sarah Cabot (as Pat Richardson)
 
1986 Yuri Nosenko, KGB (TV movie)
Joan Black (as Pat Richardson)
 
1985 Kate & Allie (TV series)
Pamela
The Reunion (1985) … Pamela
 
1985 ABC Weekend Specials (TV series)
Pamela Sawyer
 
1984 C.H.U.D.
Ad Woman
 
1984 Double Trouble (TV series)
Beth McConnell
The Bombshell (1984) … Beth McConnell
Heartache (1984) … Beth McConnell
Separate Birthdays (1984) … Beth McConnell
Dueling Feet (1984) … Beth McConnell
Bad Chemistry (1984) … Beth McConnell
 
1981 Love, Sidney (TV series)
A Piece of the Rock (1981)
 
1980 You Better Watch Out
Moss' mother
 
Show ShowProducer (2 titles)
2012 Acceptable Limits (documentary) (executive producer) (post-production)
 
2008 Long Story Short (video documentary) (executive producer, producer)
 
Show ShowDirector (1 title)
1999 Home Improvement (TV series)
Neighbors (1999)
 
Show ShowSoundtrack (1 title)
1997 Home Improvement (TV series)
Jill's Passion (1997) (performer: "Carmen" - uncredited)
 
Show ShowSelf (27 titles)
2011 The Talk (TV series)
Herself - Guest
Episode dated 4 May 2011 (2011) … Herself - Guest
 
2009 The 7th Annual TV Land Awards (TV movie)
Herself
 
2005 E! True Hollywood Story (TV series documentary)
Herself
Home Improvement (2005) … Herself
 
2005 9th Annual Prism Awards (TV special)
Herself
 
2004 The View (TV series)
Herself - Guest Co-Host
Episode dated 27 September 2004 (2004) … Herself - Guest Co-Host
 
2001 Revealed with Jules Asner (TV series)
Herself
Tim Allen (2001) … Herself
 
1999-2001 The Daily Show with Jon Stewart (TV series)
Herself
Patricia Richardson (2001) … Herself
Patricia Richardson (1999) … Herself
 
1999 Home Improvement: Backstage Pass (TV documentary)
Herself / Jill Taylor
 
1999 1st Annual TV Guide Awards (TV special)
Herself - Presenter
 
1999 The 51st Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (TV special documentary)
Herself
 
1998 The 50th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (TV special)
Herself - Nominee: Best Lead Actress in a Comedy Series
 
1997 Late Show with David Letterman (TV series)
Herself
Episode dated 1 July 1997 (1997) … Herself
 
1997 The Rosie O'Donnell Show (TV series)
Herself
Episode dated 3 June 1997 (1997) … Herself
Episode dated 18 February 1997 (1997) … Herself
 
1997 The 49th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (TV special)
Herself - Nominee: Best Lead Actress in a Comedy Series
 
1996 48th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (TV movie)
Herself - Nominee: Best Lead Actress in a Comedy Series
 
1995 The 47th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (TV special)
Herself - Nominee: Best Lead Actress in a Comedy Series
 
1995 The 52nd Annual Golden Globe Awards (TV movie)
Herself - Nominee: Best Actress in a TV-Series - Comedy/Musical
 
1995 The 21st Annual People's Choice Awards (TV movie)
Herself - Accepting Award for Favorite Television Comedy Series
 
1994 The 46th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (TV special)
Herself - Host & Nominee: Best Lead Actress in a Comedy Series
 
1994 The 51st Annual Golden Globe Awards (TV movie)
Herself - Nominee: Best Actress in a TV-Series - Comedy/Musical
 
1994 The 20th Annual People's Choice Awards (TV movie)
Herself - Accepting Award for Favorite Television Comedy Series
 
1993 The 45th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (TV special)
Herself - Co-Presenter: Best Lead Actress in a Drama Series
 
1993 The 19th Annual People's Choice Awards (TV movie)
Herself - Accepting Award for Favourite Television Comedy Series
 
1992 The 18th Annual People's Choice Awards (TV movie)
Herself - Accepting Award for Favorite New Television Comedy Series
 
1991 The Chuck Woolery Show (TV series)
Herself
Episode #1.44 (1991) … Herself
 
Show ShowArchive Footage (2 titles)
1995 50 Years of Funny Females (TV documentary)
Herself
 

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Personal Details

Other Works:

TV commercial for Until There's a Cure (1998) See more »

Publicity Listings:

2 Magazine Cover Photos  | See more »

Alternate Names:

Pat Richardson

Height:

5' 7" (1.70 m)
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Did You Know?

Trivia:

Understudied the part of young "Gypsy Rose Lee" in Angela Lansbury's production of "Gypsy" on Broadway. Later played a number of different roles in the show. See more »

Trademark:

Having a hairstyle that features sharp, sassy bangs See more »

Nickname:

Pat See more »

Star Sign:

Pisces