Patricia Canale

Patricia Marie Canale is an Italian-American actress, singer, writer and director. She is the Third of 12 children of Pasquale and Angela Canale. Her parents are Italian immigrants from Gallo Matese, Province Caserta, Italia. She grew up in The Wakefield section of the Bronx, New York. She attended St. Anthony's grammar school and St. Barnabas High school in Woodlawn. She made her performing debut at 4 years old, at the Rolynn Dance Studio's recital as "Millie the high-classed Moth". She specialized in Tap dancing and also performed Jazz and Ballet.She received a scholarship to The American Musical and Dramatic Academy in NYC. The school was started in the early sixties by the adopted father of Actor Richard Burton, Philip Burton.Her professional career began in Musical theatre. Patricia began performing in Various Touring companies around the country , including Cinderella, Thumbelina, as well as others. She made her 0ff-broadway Debut in "Tony-N-Tina's wedding" at the Waverly Place T