What Happened to Our Favorite Child Stars From The ’50s, ’60s & ’70s

Character: Rhoda Penmark Appearance: The Bad Seed (1956) Estimated Net Worth: $5 million*

Born in Brooklyn, NYC, Patty McCormack commenced her career as a child actress. Her noteworthy performance in the psychological drama The Bad Seed (directed by Maxwell Anderson) brought her widespread acclaim. Portraying the character of Rhoda Penmark in the 1956 movie, she later reprised the role on Broadway, earning an Oscar for a film adaptation of the play.

Continuing her acting journey, she featured in The Miracle Worker in the Playhouse 90 production. Patty McCormack is still actively engaged in acting, with her most recent portrayal as Pat Nixon in the 2008 movie Frost/Nixon.