Patsy King
Patsy King | |
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| Born | Patricia Janet King 16 September 1930 Melbourne, Victoria, Australia |
| Died | 19 January 2026 (aged 95) Melbourne, Victoria, Australia |
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| Years active | TV and film: 1961–1984 Theatre: 1951–1995, 2009 |
| Known for | Prisoner |
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Patricia Janet King (16 September 1930 – 19 January 2026) was an Australian actress and children's television presenter recognised for her contributions to theatre, radio and television. Internationally, she was best known for portraying the original governor, Erica Davidson, in the cult television series Prisoner (known as Prisoner: Cell Block H in the UK and US and Caged Women in Canada).
King had also worked as a theatre director, playwright, children's television presenter and voiceover artist. She began as a radio and classical stage actress, performing in a range of roles including Shakespeare and Peter Pan. King's career spanned from 1951 to 1995, with a brief return to the stage in 2009. Her television career included roles in the series Homicide and Bellbird where she played Kate Andrews.