Patricia McPherson
Patricia McPherson (born) is a former American actress and activist best known for her role in the 1980s TV series Knight Rider as Bonnie Barstow.
Patricia McPherson
- Name
- Patricia McPherson
- Birthplace
- Oak Harbor, Washington, U.S.
- Occupation
- Actor
- Education
- San Diego State University
- Spouse
- James Garrett
- Known for
- Playing Bonnie Barstow in Knight Rider
- Born
- 1954 · Oak Harbor.
- Nationality
- United States
- Languages
- English
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Patricia McPherson (born) is a former American actress and activist best known for her role in the 1980s TV series Knight Rider as Bonnie Barstow.
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• Name — Patricia McPherson • Birthplace — Oak Harbor, Washington, U.S. • Occupation — Actor • Education — San Diego State University • Years Active — 1978–1991, 2009 • Spouse — James Garrett • Known for — Playing Bonnie Barstow in Knight Rider
Early life
Early life
McPherson was born in Oak Harbor, Washington. She is the daughter of a naval officer. She graduated from San Diego State University with a degree in advertising.
Knight Rider
Knight Rider
McPherson is best remembered for her role in the 1980s TV series Knight Rider as Bonnie Barstow, KITT's mechanic. She appeared in season one and was absent from season two. She returned in the season three opener.
Personal life
Personal life
McPherson married James Garrett. After McPherson retired from acting in the early 1990s, she decided to pursue conserving wildlife and the forests; her efforts have included helping in attempts to preserve the Ballona Wetlands in southern California and working with the Ballona Wetlands Trust to sue the Playa Vista community for failure to take action concerning methane.
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Patricia McPherson is recorded as actress and model.
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