Patsy Kelly (January 12, 1910 – September 24, 1981) was an American film comedian and Broadway star.
She co-starred with Thelma Todd in a series of 2 reel comedies in 1931-35.
Her brother gave her the nickname "Patsy."
Frank Fay, her boss at one point, developed a crush on her, but she rejected him. Later, when she called him "Frank" instead of Mr. Fay, he fired her.
Won Broadway's 1971 Tony Award as Best Supporting or Featured Actress (Musical) for "No, No, Nannette. She was again nominated in the same category in 1973 for "Irene."
In 1933, she was the only passenger in an automobile on the Santa Monica pier driven by actor / female impersonator Jean Malin. He accidentally backed the car off the pier and drowned. Kelly survived.
