Jerome Patrick (June 2, 1883 â€" September 26, 1923) was a New Zealand
born American stage and film actor. Born Alexander Patrick, he worked
as a dentist while acting locally and in Australia, where in 1912 he
married Ethel Joan Meynelle, the daughter of a prominent Australian
theatrical manager. He then moved to the US in 1914 and also spent
time in Toronto, where he signed up for the Canadian Expeditionary
Force during World War One (noting he had previously served four years
with the New Zealand Hussars. He was discharged after 'several'
nervous breakdowns, the doctor noting a previous heroin addiction and
unstable nervous system, although completely abstaining from
alcohol.He made more of a name for himself on the Broadway stage
before coming to films rather late at 36 in 1919. He appeared in 10
films between 1919 and 1924.He was born in New Zealand and died in New
York, New York of 'nervous disorders'. His spouse was named Grey
Brunelle.
born American stage and film actor. Born Alexander Patrick, he worked
as a dentist while acting locally and in Australia, where in 1912 he
married Ethel Joan Meynelle, the daughter of a prominent Australian
theatrical manager. He then moved to the US in 1914 and also spent
time in Toronto, where he signed up for the Canadian Expeditionary
Force during World War One (noting he had previously served four years
with the New Zealand Hussars. He was discharged after 'several'
nervous breakdowns, the doctor noting a previous heroin addiction and
unstable nervous system, although completely abstaining from
alcohol.He made more of a name for himself on the Broadway stage
before coming to films rather late at 36 in 1919. He appeared in 10
films between 1919 and 1924.He was born in New Zealand and died in New
York, New York of 'nervous disorders'. His spouse was named Grey
Brunelle.
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