Chuck Patterson

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Chuck Patterson
Born(1945-02-11)February 11, 1945
Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
Died December 23, 2013(2013-12-23) (aged 68)
New York City, New York, U.S.
Occupation Actor, director
Years active 1972–2006
Spouse(s) Cori Thomas

Chuck Patterson (February 11, 1945 – December 23, 2013) [1] was an American actor and director, whose career spanned more than three decades.

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Early life

Born in Memphis, Tennessee. [1]

Career

Patterson began his acting career in 1972 and appeared in film, television and stage roles. [2]

Personal life

Patterson was married twice. His second wife was playwright Cori Thomas. [1] He had a stepdaughter, Natasha Newman. [1]

Cori Thomas is an playwright whose works include When January Feels Like Summer.

He died December 23, 2013, aged 68, of a heart attack. He lived in the Harlem neighborhood of New York City, New York, at the time of his death. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 Siemaszko, Corky (December 30, 2013). "Chuck Patterson, Broadway star, dead at 68". Daily News . New York City. Retrieved December 31, 2013.
  2. ↑ "Stage and Screen Actor Chuck Patterson Passes Away". BroadwayWorld.com. December 26, 2013. Retrieved December 31, 2013.
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