Patricia Hardy (December 23, 1931[1] – August 20, 2011) was an American television and film actress whose career was most active during the 1950s.

Hardy moved from New York to Los Angeles to pursue a film and television career.

She also appeared in the series' State Trooper, The Loretta Young Show, Lassie and Schlitz Playhouse, in which she co-starred in an episode with James Dean.

[2] Hardy died of colon cancer at her home in Brentwood, Los Angeles, California on August 20, 2011, aged 79.

[2] She was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Culver City, California, alongside her husband, at Section AA, Tier 37, Grave 139[6]