Milicent Patrick

Millicent Patrick, a multifaceted creative individual, concurrently pursued a career as a commercial artist, fashion designer, and illustrator of children's books, while also making appearances in feature film and television roles. Throughout her life, she maintained a long-term romantic relationship with actor George Tobias, lasting an impressive forty years, until his passing. Although they never formalized their union through marriage, Patrick went on to wed twice more. Interestingly, her contributions to the world of film design were not limited to her acting pursuits, as she is often credited with developing and designing the iconic "Creature of the Black Lagoon" character.