Tricia O'Neil

Tricia O'Neil (born Patty O'Neil) is an American actress. Early life Born in Shreveport, Louisiana, she is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. O'Neil. The family lived in El Paso, Texas, from 1952 to 1959 and in 1963. O'Neil attended elementary and intermediate schools in El Paso and graduated from McAllen High School. She graduated from Baylor University in 1968 O'Neil changed her first name from Patty because Actors Equity already had a Patty O'Neil registered. Career O'Neil began her career as a model and cover girl before turning to acting. She first appeared in television commercials. She sang in supper clubs in Texas and California for two years before an opportunity to act on Broadway arose.