Biography
Hunter Doherty "Patch" Adams (born May 28, 1945) is an American physician, comedian, social activist, clown, and author. He founded the Gesundheit! Institute in 1971. Each year he also organizes volunteers from around the world to travel to various countries where they dress as clowns to bring humor to orphans, patients, and other people.Adams is currently based in Urbana, Illinois. In collaboration with the institute, he promotes an alternative health care model not funded by insurance policies.
Filmography
all 4
self 3
Movies 3
TV Shows 1
Writer 1
Ratings
Average 5.8
Based on 125 Thousand movie and tv ratings over time
1998
2002
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GenderMale
Birthday1945-05-28 (78 years old)
Birth PlaceWashington, D.C., United States of America
CitizenshipsUnited States of America
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