Patricia Tallman is a talented actress who has had a successful career in film, television, and theater. Born into a show business family, she began performing at the age of two on her father's Midwest radio show.
As a teenager, Pat performed in summer stock at the Red Barn Theatre in Saugatuck, Michigan, and later attended Carnegie Mellon University, where she earned a BFA in theater arts. During her time at CMU, she worked her way through college by performing in 18 musicals at the Pittsburgh Civic Light Opera.
After college, Pat moved to New York City and began her career on the stage, landing roles in off-Broadway hits such as "Big, Bad Burlesque" and "As You Like It" with the Riverside Shakespeare Company. She also had recurring roles on several daytime soap operas, including "Guiding Light".
Pat's breakthrough film role came in George A. Romero's "Knightriders" in 1981, starring Ed Harris. This led to a long working relationship with Romero, and she went on to appear in several of his films, including "Creepshow 2" and the remake of "Night of the Living Dead" in 1990.
In the 1990s, Pat relocated to Los Angeles and began landing roles on television shows such as "Generations" and "Babylon 5", for which she won a Hugo Award. She also appeared in several films, including "Sweet Justice", "Benefit of the Doubt", and the "Austin Powers" franchise.
In addition to her acting career, Pat is also a dedicated mother to her son Julian and is involved in several charitable organizations, including the Penny Lane Foundation. Through her tireless efforts, she has helped raise over $250,000 for the organization and has made a significant impact on the lives of the children they serve.
Pat is also a talented stunt performer and has doubled for several actresses, including Laura Dern, Gates McFadden, and Geena Davis. She is a member of the Stunt Woman's Association of Motion Pictures and has been involved in several high-profile films and television shows.
Throughout her career, Pat has continued to work in film, television, and theater, and has become a beloved figure in the science fiction community. Her latest projects include the psychological horror film "Dead Air" and her memoir, "Pleasure Thresholds, Patricia Tallman's Babylon 5 Memoirs".
