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Will Patton

William Rankin Patton (born June 14, 1954) is an American actor. He starred as Colonel Dan Weaver in the TNT science fiction series Falling Skies. He also appeared in the films The Client (1994), Armageddon (1998), Gone in 60 Seconds (2000), Remember the Titans (2000), The Punisher (2004), American Honey (2016), Halloween (2018), and Minari (2020). He…

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Actor
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William Rankin Patton (1954-06-14) June 14, 1954 (age 72) Charleston, South Carolina, U.S.
Years active
1981–present

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Will Patton → IMDbWill Patton, Internet Off-Broadway Database
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Will Patton → William Rankin Patton (1954-06-14) June 14, 1954 (age 72) Charleston, South Carolina, U.S.
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Will PattonBornWilliam Rankin Patton (1954-06-14) June 14, 1954 (age 72) Charleston, South Carolina, U.S.1.00infobox
Will PattonOccupationActor1.00infobox
Will PattonYears active1981–present1.00infobox
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Will Pattonrelated to External linksInternet Off-Broadway Database0.60section

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