James Patterson (actor)
| James Patterson | |
|---|---|
| Born |
June 29, 1932 Derry, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died |
August 19, 1972 (aged 40) New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Resting place | Coles Cemetery, Derry, PA |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1959-1972 |
| Spouse(s) | Rochelle Oliver (1959-1972) (his death) (1 child) |
James Patterson (June 29, 1932 – August 19, 1972) was an American Tony Award-winning actor for his role in the 1968 Harold Pinter play, The Birthday Party.
His best-known film role was in Lilith (1964), and he had numerous guest appearances on television through the early 1970s. He was also well known for his appearance as Jeffrey Butler in the cult classic horror film Silent Night, Bloody Night.
Patterson died of cancer at age 40 in 1972 in New York City.[1]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | Lilith | Dr. Lavrier | |
| 1967 | In the Heat of the Night | Lloyd Purdy | |
| 1969 | Castle Keep | Elk | |
| 1971 | A Fable | The Husband | |
| 1972 | Silent Night, Bloody Night | Jeffrey Butler | (final film role) |
References
- ↑ Notice of death of actor James Patterson, news.google.com; accessed April 19, 2016.
External links
- James Patterson at the Internet Broadway Database
- James Patterson on IMDb
- James Patterson at Find a Grave
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