Chuck Patterson Explained

Chuck Patterson
Birth Date:11 February 1945
Birth Place:Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
Death Place:New York City, New York, U.S.
Occupation:Actor, director
Spouse:Cori Thomas
Years Active:1972–2006

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

Early life

Born in Memphis, Tennessee.

Career

Patterson began his acting career in 1972 and appeared in film, television and stage roles. He is best known for his role in the 1991 film The Five Heartbeats and other roles.[1]

Personal life

Patterson was married twice. His second wife was playwright Cori Thomas. He had a stepdaughter, author Natasha Díaz, who is the daughter of Thomas.

He died December 23, 2013, aged 68, of sudden heart failure. He lived in the Harlem neighborhood of New York City, New York, at the time of his death.[2]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Stage and Screen Actor Chuck Patterson Passes Away. December 26, 2013. BroadwayWorld.com. December 31, 2013.
  2. Web site: Chuck Patterson, Broadway star, dead at 68. Corky. Siemaszko. December 30, 2013. Daily News. New York City. December 31, 2013.