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Patrick Petersen

Patrick Petersen (born August 9, 1966) is an American actor best known for his role as Michael Fairgate in the television drama Knots Landing. He played the role from episode one on December 27, 1979, to May 16, 1991, reprising the part for Knots Landing: Back to the Cul-de-Sac in May 1997. He is the brother of former television actor Chris Petersen.

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Actor
Born
(1966-08-09) August 9, 1966 (age 60) Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Children
2
Years active
1977–1997

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Patrick Petersen → (1966-08-09) August 9, 1966 (age 60) Los Angeles, California, U.S.
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Patrick PetersenChildren21.00infobox
Patrick PetersenOccupationActor1.00infobox
Patrick PetersenYears active1977–19971.00infobox

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