Personal Info
Birth date
1944-12-10 (80 Years)
Gender
Female
Known for
Acting
Place of birth
Los Angeles, California, USA
Also known as
Patricia Ann Sterling
Patricia Ann "Tisha" Sterling
Tisha Sterling
Biography
Tisha Sterling (born December 10, 1944) is an American television and film actress. She is the daughter of actor Robert Sterling and actress/singer Ann Sothern. Description above from the Wikipedia article Tisha Sterling, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Filmography
Columbo
8.098
Overview:
Columbo is a friendly, verbose, disheveled-looking police detective who is consistently underestimated by his suspects. Despite his unprepossessing appearance and apparent absentmindedness, he shrewdly solves all of his cases and secures all evidence needed for indictment. His formidable eye for detail and meticulously dedicated approach often become clear to the killer only late in the storyline.Bonanza
7.5
Overview:
The High-Sierra adventures of Ben Cartwright and his sons as they run and defend their ranch while helping the surrounding community.Hawaii Five-O
7.122
Overview:
Hawaii Five-O is an American police procedural drama series produced by CBS Productions and Leonard Freeman. Set in Hawaii, the show originally aired for 12 seasons from 1968 to 1980, and continues in reruns. Jack Lord portrayed Detective Lieutenant Steve McGarrett, the head of a special state police task force which was based on an actual unit that existed under martial law in the 1940s. The theme music composed by Morton Stevens became especially popular. Many episodes would end with McGarrett instructing his subordinate to "Book 'em, Danno!", sometimes specifying a charge such as "murder one".Ironside
6.8
Overview:
When an assassin's bullet confines him to a wheelchair for life ending his career as Chief of Detectives, Robert T. Ironside becomes a consultant to the police department. Detective Sergeant Ed Brown and policewoman Eve Whitfield join with him to crack varied and fascinating cases. Ex-con Mark Sanger is employed by the chief as home help but eventually becomes a fully fledged member of the team also. Officer Whitfield leaves after 4 years service, and is replaced by Officer Fran Belding.Charlie's Angels
6.7
Overview:
Beautiful, intelligent, and ultra-sophisticated, Charlie's Angels are everything a man could dream of... and way more than they could ever handle! Receiving their orders via speaker phone from their never seen boss, Charlie, the Angels employ their incomparable sleuthing and combat skills, as well as their lethal feminine charm, to crack even the most seemingly insurmountable of cases.Batman
7.287
Overview:
Wealthy entrepreneur Bruce Wayne and his ward Dick Grayson lead a double life: they are actually crime fighting duo Batman and Robin. A secret Batpole in the Wayne mansion leads to the Batcave, where Police Commissioner Gordon often calls with the latest emergency threatening Gotham City. Racing to the scene of the crime in the Batmobile, Batman and Robin must (with the help of their trusty Bat-utility-belt) thwart the efforts of a variety of master criminals, including The Riddler, The Joker, Catwoman, and The Penguin.Police Woman
6.2
Overview:
Sergeant “Pepper"” Anderson, an undercover cop for the Criminal Conspiracy Unit of the Los Angeles Police Department, poses undercover from mob girl to prostitute.Dr. Kildare
5.5
Overview:
The story of a young intern in a large metropolitan hospital trying to learn his profession, deal with the problems of his patients, and win the respect of the senior doctor in his specialty, internal medicine.Get Smart
7.9
Overview:
Get Smart is an American comedy television series that satirizes the secret agent genre. Created by Mel Brooks with Buck Henry, the show stars Don Adams, Barbara Feldon, and Edward Platt. Henry said they created the show by request of Daniel Melnick, who was a partner, along with Leonard Stern and David Susskind, of the show's production company, Talent Associates, to capitalize on "the two biggest things in the entertainment world today"—James Bond and Inspector Clouseau. Brooks said: "It's an insane combination of James Bond and Mel Brooks comedy." This is the only Mel Brooks production to feature a laugh track. The success of the show eventually spawned the follow-up films The Nude Bomb and Get Smart, Again!, as well as a 1995 revival series and a 2008 film remake. In 2010, TV Guide ranked Get Smart's opening title sequence at No. 2 on its list of TV's Top 10 Credits Sequences, as selected by readers.The Alfred Hitchcock Hour
7.8
Overview:
A continuation of the anthology series “Alfred Hitchcock Presents”, hosted by the master of suspense and featuring thrillers and mysteries.The Name of the Game
6.8
Overview:
The Name of the Game is an American television series starring Tony Franciosa, Gene Barry, and Robert Stack that ran from 1968 to 1971 on NBC, totaling 76 episodes of 90 minutes. It was a pioneering wheel series, setting the stage for The Bold Ones and the NBC Mystery Movie in the 1970s. The show had an extremely large budget for a television series.Night Gallery
7.8
Overview:
Rod Serling narrates an anthology of fantasy, horror and sci-fi stories from a set resembling a macabre museum. A chilling work of art serves as the connective link between the stories.Run for Your Life
7.2
Overview:
Run for Your Life is an American television drama series starring Ben Gazzara as a man with only a short time to live. It ran on NBC from 1965 to 1968. The series was created by Roy Huggins, who had previously explored the "man on the move" concept with The Fugitive.The Donna Reed Show
6.2
Overview:
Revolves around typical family problems, such as firing a clumsy housekeeper, throwing a retirement bash for a colleague, and finding quality time away from the children.The Whales of August
7.007
Overview:
Two aged sisters reflect on life and the past during a late summer day in Maine.Mr. Novak
6.5
Overview:
Mr. Novak is an American dramatic series starring James Franciscus in the title role, which aired on NBC for two seasons, from 1963 to 1965.The Space-Watch Murders
NYR
Overview:
A spaceship lands safely on a distant planet but all on-board have been slain except for one female crew member.Vacation Playhouse
7
Overview:
The concept of the series was the showing of unaired and unsold television pilots that did not make the television lineup for CBS. The show was successful during its first few seasons due to the fact that the show's concept, airing unsold and unaired television pilots, was a popular concept in the 1960s. But during its last two seasons on the air, the series did find some trouble due to the fact that the series were running out of pilots to air and, in their 4th season, they began airing repeats from the three seasons prior. During its 1966 summer run, the series aired eights new pilots and two repeats and during its last year airing five new pilots and four repeats.Journey to Shiloh
5.6
Overview:
At the beginning of the Civil War, seven friends embark on a cross-country journey in order to join the Confederate army.The Sixth Sense
5.9
Overview:
Dr. Michael Rhodes, a professor of parapsychology who, along with his assistant Nancy Murphy, attempts to solve supernatural mysteries.Sonic Boom
4.5
Overview:
Comedy short about a supersonic jet that lands in a small town and creates hysteria about an impending sonic boom that never happens.The Sandpit Generals
5.8
Overview:
Inspired by the classic novel by Brazilian cultural icon Jorge Amado, this is the story of a gang of homeless children lead by Pedro Bala. Set in Bahia, the film follows the adventures of Bala's gang of under aged outlaws as they steal, rape, find love, "capoeira" (a Brazilian form of martial arts) and African-Brazilian religion.CBS Playhouse
7
Overview:
CBS Playhouse is an American anthology drama series that aired on CBS from 1967 to 1970. Airing twelve plays over the course of its run, the series was nominated for a number of awards and featured many noteworthy actors and playwrights.Coogan's Bluff
6.348
Overview:
Coogan, an Arizona deputy sheriff goes to New York to pick up a prisoner. While escorting the prisoner to the airport, he escapes and Coogan heads into the city to recapture him.Breakfast of Champions
5.1
Overview:
A millionaire car salesman who runs the biggest dealership in Midland City, Dwayne Hoover is a celebrity, loved and trusted by everyone. Then one day, he wakes up and realizes that his life is a total mess! But between the headaches posed by his pill-popping wife, a mistress who won't leave him alone, and a cross-dressing sales manager, Dwayne has picked a bad week for a midlife crisis.Snatched
5.2
Overview:
The wives of three wealthy men are kidnapped and held for a $3 million ransom, but one of the men doesn't want to pay his share.Village of the Giants
3.6
Overview:
"Genius" accidentally invents "goo" which causes living things to rapidly grow to an enormous size. Seeing an opportunity to get rich, some delinquent teenagers steal the "goo" and, as a result of a sophomoric dare, consume it themselves and become thirty feet tall. They then take over control of the town by kidnapping the sheriff's daughter and dancing suggestively.Hollywood Screen Tests: Take 1
NYR
Overview:
Even big stars need to stand in front of the director and audition for their roles, and some of the best screen tests are from the early years of legends. See some of Hollywood's top names and greatest talents in their very first appearances on celluloid. From Dustin Hoffman's 1966 stock and personality tests to Raquel Welch and James Coburn cavorting for Our Man Flint, from The Three Stooges to Rock Hudson, see stars trying to get on film.Burned at the Stake
5.5
Overview:
In 1692 Salem, Ann Putnam accuses those who have angered her of witchcraft; they are tried and put to death. In 1980, Loreen Graham is on a school outing to the Salem Witch Museum when a wax figure of a man from 1692 comes to life and accosts her. It seems that she may be the reincarnation of Ann, who had accused the man's 5-year-old daughter of witchcraft and the girl is scheduled to be burned at the stake. Loreen must fight against Ann's possession and confront the corrupt 17th century minister consorting with Ann to falsely accuse people of witchcraft.Acting
1999Breakfast of Champions as Beatrice Keedsler
1999Hollywood Screen Tests: Take 1 as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
1987The Whales of August as Young Tisha
1981Burned at the Stake as Karen Graham
1978The Space-Watch Murders as Unknown
1977The Feather And Father Gang (1 Episode) as Unknown
1977In the Glitter Palace as Grace Mayo
1976The Killer Inside Me as Amy Stanton
1976Charlie's Angels (1, 1 Episode) as Singer, Mary
1976Kiss Me... Kill Me as Maureen Coyle
1975Crazy Mama as Sheba - 1932
1974Betrayal as Gretchen Addison / Adele Murphy
1974Police Woman (1 Episode) as Unknown
1974Death Is a Bad Trip as Kimberly
1974Sonic Boom as Lori Truck
1973Snatched as Robin Wood
1972Another Part of the Forest as Birdie
1972The Sandpit Generals as Dora
1972The Sixth Sense (1 Episode) as Unknown
1971A Death of Innocence as Buffie Cameron
1971Columbo (1 Episode) as Linda Johnson
1971Powderkeg as Beth Parkinson
1970Night Gallery (1 Episode) as Fern
1970Norwood as Marie
1970Night Slaves as Annie Fletcher / Naillil
1970The Immortal (1 Episode) as Unknown
1969Big Daddy as Unknown
1968Coogan's Bluff as Linny Raven
1968Hawaii Five-O (1 Episode) as Eadie Scott
1968The Name of the Game (1, 1 Episode) as Niobe Redsmith, Alice Ward
1968Journey to Shiloh as Airybelle Sumner
1968The Name of the Game Is Kill as Nan Terry
1967Ironside (1 Episode) as Wanda
1966CBS Playhouse (1 Episode) as Unknown
1966Batman (2 Episodes) as Legs
1965Village of the Giants as Jean
1965Get Smart (1 Episode) as Unknown
1965Run for Your Life (1 Episode) as Tia
1963Mr. Novak (1 Episode) as Myra
1963Vacation Playhouse (1 Episode) as Elsie Stanhope
1962The Alfred Hitchcock Hour (1 Episode) as Rachel
1961Dr. Kildare (1 Episode) as Sheila Winfield
1959Bonanza (1 Episode) as Laura Jean Pollard
1958The Ann Sothern Show (1 Episode) as Girl in Elevator
1958The Donna Reed Show (1 Episode) as Unknown