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Melody Patterson Biography

Birth Name:Melody Patterson

Birth Place:Inglewood, California, United States

Profession Actress, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

  • Was married to actor James MacArthur, star of "Hawaii Five-O" and adopted son of actress Helen Hayes
  • Was only 15 years old when she auditioned for the part of Jane in "F Troop," but convinced the producers that she was 18
  • Made her screen acting debut in the film "Bye Bye Birdie" in 1965
  • Best known for playing Wrangler Jane Angelica Thrift in "F Troop" and Lea in "The Cycle Savages․"