John Patterson

American television and film director (1940-2005)
Person human Q1794153
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John Patterson

Summary

John Patterson is a human[1]. Born in Buffalo[2], he… he was born on May 4, 1940[3]. He passed away in Los Angeles[4]. He died on February 7, 2005[5]. He worked as a television director[6], actor[7], film director[8], director[9], and cinematographer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (428 views/month, #7,114 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • John Patterson's place of birth was Buffalo[2].
  • John Patterson died in Los Angeles[4].
  • John Patterson was born on May 4, 1940[3].
  • John Patterson was born on April 4, 1940[12].
  • John Patterson died on February 7, 2005[5].
  • John Patterson held citizenship in United States[13].
  • English was John Patterson's native language[14].
  • John Patterson worked as a television director[6].
  • John Patterson worked as an actor[7].
  • John Patterson worked as a film director[8].
  • John Patterson worked as a director[9].
  • John Patterson's professions included cinematographer[10].
  • John Patterson worked as a screenwriter[15].
  • John Patterson's education included a stint at University at Buffalo[16].
  • John Patterson was educated at Stanford University[17].
  • John Patterson received the Directors Guild of America Award[18].
  • John Patterson is recorded as male[19].
  • John Patterson's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • John Patterson's Commons category is recorded as John Patterson (director)[21].
  • The cause of death was prostate cancer[22].
  • John Patterson's family name is recorded as Patterson[23].
  • John Patterson's given name is recorded as John[24].
  • John Patterson's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[25].
  • John Patterson's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[26].
  • John Patterson's birth name is recorded as John Tiffin Patterson[27].

Body

Origins and Family

John Patterson was born in Buffalo[2]. Recorded date of birth include May 4, 1940[3] and April 4, 1940[12]. English was his native language[14].

Education

Educated at University at Buffalo[16], a public research university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1846[30], headquartered in Amherst[31] and Stanford University[17], a private university[32], in United States[33], founded in 1885[34], headquartered in Stanford[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include television director[6], actor[7], film director[8], director[9], cinematographer[10], and screenwriter[15].

Recognition

John Patterson received the Directors Guild of America Award[18].

Death and Burial

John Patterson died on February 7, 2005[5]. He passed away in Los Angeles[4]. The cause of death was prostate cancer[22].

Why It Matters

John Patterson ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (428 views/month, #7,114 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]

FAQs

Where was John Patterson born?

John Patterson's place of birth was Buffalo[2].

Where did John Patterson die?

John Patterson died in Los Angeles[4].

What did John Patterson do for work?

John Patterson worked as television director[6], actor[7], film director[8], director[9], and cinematographer[10].

Where did John Patterson go to school?

John Patterson was educated at University at Buffalo[16] and Stanford University[17].

What awards did John Patterson receive?

Honors received include Directors Guild of America Award[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  20. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  22. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [36] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [37] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 5w ago · MsMorale · 2026-09-01 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sinemalar person id → 154226
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  2. 8w ago · Yirba · 2026-08-10 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  3. 20w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Citizenship → —
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    Place of birth → Buffalo
    Educated at → University at Buffalo, Stanford University
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