Meredith Patterson

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Meredith Patterson
Born
Meredith Ann Patterson

(1975-11-24) November 24, 1975 (age 48)
OccupationActress
Years active2000–present
Spouse
Dustin Brayley
(m. 2012)
Children2

Meredith Ann Patterson (born November 24, 1975) is an American musical theatre and television actress. [1] She is best known for her Broadway performances such as Peggy Sawyer in 2001 Revival of "42nd Street", The Boy Friend and White Christmas , [2] as well as her television and film work.

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Early life

She is the youngest of four children. She graduated from College Park High School in 1993. She toured the country at 17 as a teacher for The Universal Dance Association. At the age of 18, Patterson relocated to New York City to pursue a career as a dancer on Broadway. [1]

Filmography

Film roles
YearTitleRoleNotes
2000 Company Man Marilyn Monroe
2004 The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement Lady Elissa
2005 Broken Flowers Flight Attendant
2007 Before the Devil Knows You're Dead Andy's Secretary
2009My Father's WillKat Curtis
2017What If WendyDr. Mara StevensShort film
Television roles
YearTitleRoleNotes
2001 Late Show with David Letterman PerformerEpisode: "Episode dated 20 September 2001"
2003Last LaughOlgaTelevision film
2006–08 Boston Legal Missy Tiggs / Missy Frank4 episodes
2007 The Guiding Light Melinda3 episodes
2009 All My Children Francesca25 episodes
2010 Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Joyce DixonEpisode: "Branded"
2011 Person of Interest Angela MarkhamEpisode: "Judgement"
2012 The Good Wife JenniferEpisode: "Waiting for the Knock"
2012 Made in Jersey Sarah JenkinsEpisode: "Ancient History"

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References

  1. 1 2 "Meredith Patterson". IMDb. Retrieved 2019-06-11.
  2. Smith, Tim (December 5, 2013). "'Irving Berlin's White Christmas' spreads good cheer at the Hippodrome". The Baltimore Sun.