Noted comedian and multifaceted entertainer, with a distinguished career spanning the stages of Broadway musicals, film, and television. Patterson's theatrical debut came with the esteemed David Merrick's production of "Vintage'60", followed by appearances in "The Billy Barnes People", the national touring company of the beloved "Bye Bye Birdie", and alongside the incomparable Carol Burnett in the critically acclaimed "Fade Out, Fade in". Patterson's final musical endeavor was the sidesplitting "Smile", a playful sendup of the beauty pageant phenomenon.
In addition to his impressive stage resume, Patterson also honed his skills as a nightclub stand-up comedian, crafting witty material for the Las Vegas acts of the legendary Debbie Reynolds and the inimitable Rich Little.
