The youngest of five girls.

In 2003 she was in two different independent films with prominent cast members from "Dawson`s Creek" (1998). In The Station Agent (2003) Michelle Williams played an acquaintance from the same small town as Patricia`s character and in Pieces of April (2003) Patricia played the mother of the title character portrayed by Katie Holmes.

Was member of the dramatic jury at the Sundance Film Festival in 2000.

Credits Ingrid Bergman as one of her favorite actresses, and the reason she became one.

Some of her favorite movies are: Desk Set (1957), Driving Miss Daisy (1989), Gaslight (1944), Gosford Park (2001), Sexy Beast (2000), and Y tu mamá también (2001).

Graduated Fordham University`s College at Lincoln Center, 1982.

Daughter of New Orleans, LA councilwoman Jackie Clarkson.

Went to ivy-league Yale college to study dramatic arts.

Born in New Orleans, Louisiana