Biography
John Tiffin Patterson (April 4, 1940 – February 7, 2005) 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. Aged 19, Patterson joined the United States Air Force where he navigated B-52 bombers for the Strategic Air Command. He resumed his college studies while a reservist and graduated from the University at Buffalo. He earned a master's degree at Stanford University in 1970, where he was a classmate of The Sopranos creator David Chase.
He was nominated for the Emmy award in 2002 and 2003 for his work on The Sopranos and won The Directors Guild of America award for the show in 2002. As a director, Patterson worked for several television studios, including HBO and CBS. He directed episodes of The Sopranos, Providence, The Practice, Carnivàle, Family Law, Six Feet Under, CSI, CHiPs, Magnum P.I., Hill Street Blues, The Guardian, and the pilot episode of Law & Order. He also directed more than 12 television movies, usually thrillers and crime stories, including A Deadly Silence (1989) and Seduced By Madness (1996).
He was married to Casey Kelley, but they later divorced; they had two children. Patterson died in Los Angeles, California of prostate cancer at the age of 64.Season 6 episode 12 of The Sopranos, titled "Kaisha", was dedicated to him.
Filmography
all 65
Director 64
TV Shows 43
Movies 22
Voyage of Time: The IMAX Experience (2016)
Carnivàle (2003)
Push, Nevada (2002)
The Guardian (2001)
Six Feet Under (2001)
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000)
The Sopranos (1999)
Martial Law (1998)
Buddy Faro (1998)
Survival on the Mountain (1997)
The Practice (1997)
Her Costly Affair (1996)
Early Edition (1996)
Seduced by Madness (1996)
Seduced by Madness: The Diane Borchardt Story (1996)
Never Say Never: The Deidre Hall Story (1995)
Cagney & Lacey: The View Through the Glass Ceiling (1995)
See Jane Run (1995)
Harmful Intent (1993)
Love, Honor & Obey: The Last Mafia Marriage (1993)
Darkness Before Dawn (1993)
Mood Indigo (1993)
Grave Secrets: The Legacy of Hilltop Drive (1992)
Marilyn and Me (1991)
Sins of the Mother (1991)
She Said No (1990)
Law & Order (1990)
A Mother's Courage: The Mary Thomas Story (1989)
Taken Away (1989)
A Deadly Silence (1989)
Step Into the Third Dimension (1989)
Deadline: Madrid (1988)
Beverly Hills Buntz (1987)
Hooperman (1987)
Independence (1987)
Hard Copy (1987)
L.A. Law (1986)
Tough Cookies (1986)
Fortune Dane (1986)
MacGyver (1985)
The Insiders (1985)
Our Family Honor (1985)
Mike Hammer (1984)
Scarecrow and Mrs. King (1983)
Cutter to Houston (1983)
Emerald Point N.A.S. (1983)
For Love and Honor (1983)
Ryan's Four (1983)
The Mississippi (1983)
Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (1982)
Cagney & Lacey (1982)
Fame (1982)
Bret Maverick (1981)
Hill Street Blues (1981)
Dynasty (1981)
Magnum, P.I. (1980)
Tenspeed and Brown Shoe (1980)
Knots Landing (1979)
Hart to Hart (1979)
Buck Rogers in the 25th Century (1979)
The Great Smokey Roadblock (1978)
Project U.F.O. (1978)
CHiPs (1977)
Eight Is Enough (1977)
The Rockford Files (1974)
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GenderMale
Birthday1940-04-04
Deathday2005-02-07 (64 years old)
Birth NameJohn Tiffin Patterson
Birth PlaceBuffalo, United States of America
CitizenshipsUnited States of America
AwardsDirectors Guild of America Award
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