Biography
Pat Thomson was an English-born Australian actress. She appeared in television and film, including the role of Sandra Kambouris in Evil Angels (1988).
She is best known for playing Shirley Hastings in Strictly Ballroom (1992). Earlier in her career she worked in theatre in Sydney, including roles in productions of King Lear and Clowneroonies.
Thomson was born in London in 1940 and died in Sydney in 1992. She posthumously received the AFI Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role for her performance in Strictly Ballroom.
