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Gail Patrick (born Margaret LaVelle Fitzpatrick, June 20, 1911 - July 6, 1980) was an American film actress. She appeared in 62 movies between 1932 and 1948. Some of these roles are in My Favorite Wife, Dangerous to Know, and in My Man Godfrey. Patrick retired from acting in films in 1948 and later became a producer of Perry Mason.
Gail Patrick was an American actress and producer from Birmingham, Alabama, best known for her sharp supporting performances in Hollywood films of the 1930s and for her work as the executive producer of the long-running Perry Mason television series.
She is celebrated for roles in classic films like My Man Godfrey (1936), Stage Door (1937), and My Favorite Wife (1940), as well as her prolific television producing career.
Yes, after retiring from acting in 1948, she became a successful television producer, notably steering the original Perry Mason series for CBS. Learn more about her transition on Mood.