J. Pat had a warm smile, twinkling eyes, and an Irish name. He was born in Burnley, England, and began his acting career in British musical halls. J. Pat came to the USA at the outbreak of World War II, and his film debut was _Lassie Come Home . J. Pat was a kind and gentle man, who made this world a better place for having been here, and he left his legacy on film.
Not to be confused with the actor Pat OMalley.
Recorded over 400 songs in his native England and spent four years as vocalist with Jack Hyltons orchestra before emigrating to the U.S.
Voiced several Audio-Animatronic characters in Disneys "Pirates of the Caribbean" attraction, including the original voice of the pirate dunking the magistrate in the well and as one of the prisoners coaxing the dog with the keys in his mouth.
