Patricia McPherson

Patricia McPherson is a former American actress and activist best known for her role in the 1980s TV series Knight Rider as Bonnie Barstow.

Early life

McPherson was born in Oak Harbor, Washington. She is the daughter of a naval officer. She graduated from San Diego State University with a degree in advertising.

Career

''Knight Rider''

McPherson is best remembered for her role in the 1980s TV series Knight Rider as Bonnie Barstow, KITT's mechanic. She appeared in season one and was absent from season two. She returned in the season three opener.

Personal life

McPherson married James Garrett.
After McPherson retired from acting in the early 1990s, she decided to pursue conserving wildlife and the forests; her efforts have included helping in attempts to preserve the Ballona Wetlands in southern California and working with the Ballona Wetlands Trust to sue the Playa Vista community for failure to take action concerning methane.