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John Patterson

American television and film director (1940-2005) · United States · On the map · Directors · Died at 64

John Tiffin Patterson was a television director known for his work on drama series, who also made television films. He directed thirteen episodes of The Sopranos, including the first five season finales. Patterson was born in Buffalo, New York.

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2005Died7 February 20052003CarnivàleSeries, Director2000CSI: Crime Scene InvestigationSeries, Director1998Martial LawSeries, DirectorThe Invisible ManFilm, 1998Director1997Survival on the MountainFilm, Director1996Early EditionSeries, DirectorHer Costly AffairFilm, 1996Director1995Cagney & Lacey: The View Through the Glass CeilingFilm, DirectorSee Jane RunFilm, 1995Director1993Darkness Before DawnFilm, DirectorHarmful IntentFilm, 1993Director1992Grave Secrets: The Legacy of Hilltop DriveFilm, Director1991Marilyn and MeFilm, Director1990She Said NoFilm, Director, Writer1989A Deadly SilenceFilm, DirectorA Mother's Courage: The Mary Thomas StoryFilm, 1989Director1988Deadline: MadridFilm, Director1987IndependenceFilm, Director1986L.A. LawSeries, Director1985MacGyverSeries, Director1983Scarecrow and Mrs. KingSeries, Director1981DynastySeries, Director1979Buck Rogers in the 25th CenturySeries, Director1974The Rockford FilesSeries, Director1940Born4 May 1940

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Television 24

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Awards

Directors Guild of America Award

About this person

Country
United States
Category
Directors
Type
Movie Director
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1940 to 2005 · aged 64