Pat Tallman Biography: Age, Husband, Son, Awards, Parents, Height, Net Worth, Movies & TV Shows, Instagram

Patricia Tallman, known professionally as Pat Tallman, is an American actress, stunt performer, and studio executive best known for her lead role as Barbara in the 1990 remake of Night of the Living Dead and as Lyta Alexander in the sci-fi series Babylon 5.

She has also worked extensively in stunt performance and appeared in films such as Army of Darkness, Jurassic Park, and several Star Trek productions.

Quick Facts

• Full Name: Patricia J. Tallman
• Stage Name: Pat Tallman
• Born: September 4, 1957
• Age: 68 years old
• Birthplace: Pontiac, Illinois, USA
• Nationality: American
• Ethnicity: White
• Occupation: Actress, stunt performer, studio executive, author, coach
• Height: 1.73 m
• Religion: Unknown
• Parents: Jerry Tallman
• Siblings: 3
• Spouse: Glenn Morrissey (m. 2022), Jeffrey Willerth (m. 1999–2008)
• Children: Julian Tallman
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $2 million

Early Life and Education

Patricia J. Tallman was born on September 4, 1957, in Pontiac, Illinois. She is the daughter of Jerry Tallman, a radio entertainer. She has two younger sisters and one younger brother. Her mother died of cancer when Patricia was 23.

She graduated with honors from Carnegie Mellon University’s drama department in 1979, where she received an award for Outstanding Achievement in Acting and was named Homecoming Queen.

Her ethnicity is White, and her religion is Christianity.

Career

Patricia Tallman began performing professionally at age 15 and pursued stage work after graduating from Carnegie Mellon University.

She moved to New York, where she landed lead roles in musicals and theater productions, including the award-winning Big, Bad Burlesque and Shakespearean plays.

She transitioned into film and television in the late 1980s, gaining cult fame with her starring role in the 1990 remake of Night of the Living Dead.

She built a strong reputation as both an actress and stunt performer, appearing in Army of Darkness (1992), Jurassic Park (1993), Babylon 5 (as Lyta Alexander), multiple Star Trek series, and Sunset Beach.

Tallman also worked extensively as a stunt double on shows like Melrose Place and served as a studio executive.

Later in her career, she founded Quest Retreats for personal growth adventures and became a speaker, coach, and author while continuing to raise funds for children’s causes, establishing a multifaceted legacy in entertainment and personal development.

Awards and Nominations

• Carnegie Mellon University Outstanding Achievement in Acting Award
• Silver Eddy Award – Best Professional Short (as producer, 2019)

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @patriciatallman.rocks
• Facebook Handle: @PatriciaTallmanPage
• Twitter Handle: @patriciatallman

Personal Life

Patricia Tallman, 68 years old and 5′ 8″ tall, has one son, Julian Tallman. She was previously married to actor Jeffrey Willerth from 1999 to 2008 and married actor and writer Glenn Morrissey in 2022.

She is actively involved in philanthropy, particularly as a long-time fundraiser for Penny Lane, a center for abused children in California.

Net Worth

Patricia Tallman has an estimated net worth of $2 million.

Her wealth primarily comes from her decades-long career as an actress and stunt performer in film and television, along with work as a studio executive, author, personal coach, and retreat leader.

Filmography

• Night of the Living Dead (1990) – Barbara
• Army of Darkness (1992)
• Jurassic Park (1993) – stunt work
• Monkey Shines (1988)
• Babylon 5: In the Beginning (1998) – Lyta Alexander
• Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Star Trek: Voyager, Star Trek: Enterprise (various episodes, acting and stunts)
• Sunset Beach (TV series)