Pat Bishop

Patricia Mary Bishop (13 June 1946 – 28 March 2000) was a northern Irish-born Australian actress, noted for her performances in theatre, film and television series.

Early life Bishop was born on 13 June 1946 in Belfast, Northern Ireland, to parents Lloyd and Dorothy and had two brothers, Ross and Howard.

Personal life and death Bishop was married to renowned Australian actor Bill Hunter in 1976, however, according to writer Bob Ellis, the marriage was short-lived after Hunter ran off with their wedding celebrant.

She had a daughter, Onagh.

After Bishop's death, Onagh moved in with actress Fiona Spence and writer Denise Morgan in Sydney, who saw her through her HSC.

Filmography

Film Year Title Role Notes 1976 Don's Party Jenny 1978 Cries from a Cold Aquarium Short 1980 The Quick Brown Fox Miss Trent Short 1986 Scorpion Spain: Cab Driver 1987 The Right Hand Man 1995 Dad and Dave: On Our Selection Maude White 1999 Soft Fruit Nursing Sister

Television

Theatre

Radio Year Title Role Notes1979 Mrs. Warren's Profession Mrs Warren ABC Radio Brisbane Thérèse Raquin Thérèse ABC Radio Melbourne

Awards Year Title Award Category Result 1977 Don's Party Australian Film Institute Awards Best Actress in a Leading Role 1991 The Paper Man Australian Film Institute Awards Best Lead Actress in a Television Drama