Updated Feb 20, 2026
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Known For
Actor
Occupations
Audiobook narrator, Film actor, Television actor, Actor
Birthday
(Monday)
Birthplace
Charleston, South Carolina, USA
Nationality
Citizenship
United States
Languages
English
Zodiac Sign
♊ Gemini
Chinese Zodiac
马 Horse
Popularity
Tier B -- 99,371 Wikipedia views/month
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Career
Career spanning 44 years (1981-2025)
Screen debut
First screen credit at age 26
Kevin Costner →
Year context
Born in 1954 -- Brown v. Board of Education desegregation ruling; Dwight D. Eisenhower was US president
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Cultural Uplift
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Filmography (45)
AWARDS (1)
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Audie Award for Best Male Narrator
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Biography
William Rankin Patton (born June 14, 1954) is an American actor and audiobook narrator. He starred as Colonel Dan Weaver in the TNT science fiction series Falling Skies. He also appeared in the films Remember the Titans, Armageddon, Gone in 60 Seconds and The Punisher. He appeared opposite Kevin Costner in two films: No Way Out (1987) and The Postman (1997). He won two Obie Awards for best actor in Sam Shepard's play Fool for Love and the Public Theater production of What Did He See?.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Will Patton?
Will Patton is 71 years old, born on .
Where was Will Patton born?
Will Patton was born in Charleston, South Carolina, USA.
What movies or shows has Will Patton been in?
Will Patton has 45 credits in our database. Notable titles include Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter 2 (2026), Train Dreams (2025), Safe (2021), The Forever Purge (2021), Sweet Thing (2020).
What is Will Patton known for?
Will Patton is primarily known as an actor. William Rankin Patton (born June 14, 1954) is an American actor and audiobook narrator. He starred as Colonel Dan Weaver in the TNT science fiction…
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