Patricia Haines (3 February 1932 – 25 February 1977) was an English actress, best known for her television work. She was married to

Michael Caine Sir Michael Caine (born Maurice Joseph Micklewhite, 14 March 1933) is a retired English actor. Known for his distinct Cockney accent, he has appeared in more than 160 films over Michael Caine filmography, a career that spanned eight decades an ...

from 1954 to 1958.

Career

Haines was born in

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. She is best known for her television work. Her credits include: ''

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'', ''

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'', '' The Avengers'' (in which she appeared in four episodes: "Girl on the Trapeze" ncredited " The Nutshell", "The Master Minds", and "Who's Who???"), ''

Danger Man ''Danger Man'' (retitled ''Secret Agent'' in the United States for the revived series, and ''Destination Danger'' and ''John Drake'' in other overseas markets) is a British television series that was broadcast between 1960 and 1962, and again ...

'', '' Public Eye'', '' The Baron'', '' Softly, Softly'', ''

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'', ''

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'', ''

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'', '' The Saint'', '' Department S'', ''

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'', ''

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'' (as 'Pussius Galoria' in an episode titled "Jamus Bondus"), ''

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Farm'', ''

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'', ''

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'', and ''

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''. Her film roles include: '' The Shakedown'' (1959), '' The Night Caller'' (1965), ''

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'', '' Walk a Crooked Path'' (both 1969), ''The Fast Kill'', and ''

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'' (both 1972). In 1969, Haines guested in the final ever episode of '' The Saint'', (S6, E20 'The World Beater'), as Kay Collingwood, a scheming businesswoman (and rally co-driver) who had previous history and a love-hate relationship with Simon Templar.

Personal life

Haines met actor

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, at the Arcadia Theatre (now the East Coast Cinema in London Road South) with Jackson Stanley's 'Standard Players'. They married on 3 April 1954 at Lothingland Register Office before moving on to London. They had a daughter, Dominique (b. 14 August 1957), before divorcing in 1958. Haines married actor Bernard Kay in October 1963. Haines died of

lung cancer Lung cancer, also known as lung carcinoma, is a malignant tumor that begins in the lung. Lung cancer is caused by genetic damage to the DNA of cells in the airways, often caused by cigarette smoking or inhaling damaging chemicals. Damaged ...

, on 25 February 1977, aged 45.

Theatre

* Week commencing 22 May 1953 as Lottie Clegg in ''Bed, Board & Romance'' * W/c 5 October 1953 as Mrs Titterton in ''Artificial Silk'' * W/c 23 November 1953 as Mrs Gulch in ''The House on the Moor'' by Jonty Dewhurst * W/c 30 November 1953 as Lydia Waring in ''The Loving Elms'' * W/c 7 December 1953 as Matron in ''This Is My Life'' * W/c 14 December 1953 as Lola Salvani in ''Piccadilly Alibi'' by Guy Paxton & Edward V. Hoille * W/c 21 December 1953 as Olivier Meldon in ''But Once a Year'' * W/c 28 December 1953 as Bubbles Merton in ''Charley's Uncle'' by Dennis Staveley * W/c 4 January 1954 as Diana Wayne in ''Peril on the Pier'' * W/c 18 January 1954 as Joanna Cooper in ''The Feminine Touch'' by Wilfred Massey * W/c 1 February 1954 as Dr Harrington in ''The 10.5 Never Stops'' by John Essex * W/c 22 February 1954 as Fenella in ''This Was a Woman'' by Joan Morgan

Filmography

* '' The Shakedown'' (1959) – Modelling Student (uncredited) * '' Clue of the Silver Key'' (1961) – Policewoman * '' The Night Caller'' (1965) – Ann Barlow * '' The Baron'' (1966) – Helga Sorenson * ''

'' (1969) – Anne Nordeck * '' Walk a Crooked Path'' (1969) – Nancy Coleman * ''

'' (1972) – Sybil Waite * ''The Fast Kill'' (1972) – Victoria Leach

Television

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Haines, Patricia 1931 births 1977 deaths 20th-century English actresses Actresses from Sheffield Deaths from lung cancer in England English film actresses English television actresses