Scott Patterson mini-bio:
 An accomplished actor in film, television and theater, Scott Patterson is well known to television audience from his seven seasons as diner owner Luke Danes in the hit series "Gilmore Girls."
Patterson now brings his many talents to the network's new comedy "Aliens In America," playing Gary Tolchuk, the aspiring entrepreneur dad of a Wisconsin family whose lives are turned upside down by the arrival of a Pakistani Muslim exchange student.
Patterson, born in Philadelphia and raised in New Jersey, attended Rutgers University and pursued a degree in comparative literature. He studied acting in New York with renowned coaches Robert Lewis and Sondra Lee and observed Paul Newman, Arthur Penn and Frank Corsaro at The Actors Studio, where he appeared in numerous productions. The theater company he founded in 1988 in New York City, Arc Light, produced the works of John Bishop, Sam Shepherd, Harold Pinter and Shakespeare.
Patterson recently completed filming on the upcoming horror feature "Saw IV." He appeared on the big screen in "Her Best Move," "Little Big League," "Three Wishes," "Highway 395" and "Rhapsody in Bloom."
On television, in addition to his memorable role as Luke on "Gilmore Girls," Patterson appeared on "Seinfeld," "Will & Grace," "It's Like, You Know" and "Fired Up." He has also guest starred on "Arli$$" and "Get Real," and voiced the character of Lieutenant Farraday in the 2004 animated series "Justice League Unlimited," from Warner Bros. Animation.
Patterson writes music and paints in his spare time. His gallery show of completed works will be announced in early 2008.
Patterson also collects art, artifacts and rare writings. His prehistoric petrified baby frog collection is on loan to the Louvre in Paris through 2010. | VITAL STATS | Scott Patterson Information:
| | Trade Mark: Backwards basebll cap | | Eye color: Blue | | Height: 6`(1, 83) | Nickname(s): Scotty
- To Fans mostly known as Luke Danes
| Notable feature(s):
- Played minor league baseball (New York Yankees, Atlanta Braves, and Texas Rangers) from 1980-88.
- After becoming an actor, he played a major league pitcher in Little Big League (1994).
| | Education: Rutgers University to study for a degree in comparative literature but dropped out to play baseball for community colleges in Florida and Arizona. | Family:
- Mother: Hope Patterson
- Father: Frank Patterson
- 3 Older Sisters, Judy, Abigail, and Barbara.
- Vera Davich 1983 - 1985 divorced
| | Resides in: Los Angeles | | Religious affiliations: | | Political affiliation: | Personal interests/hobbies:
- Loves to ski. When he gets off on Fridays, he goes to Utah to ski for the weekend.
- Loves to read and owns more than a thousand books,
- A big fan of horror Movies and appears in Saw IV and Saw V as Agent Peter Strahm,
- Enjoys watching financial channels as CNBC, his fav personalities are Ron Insana, Maria Bartiromo, Jim Kramer and Louis Rukeyser,
- Collects art, artifacts and rare writings. His prehistoric petrified baby frog collection is on loan to the Louvre in Paris through 2010.
- Enjoys writing music in his spare time. He says from 1995 to 1999 he wrote about five or six hundred songs, hoping to find the one that could get him a record deal.
- Enjoys opera and is good friends with Measha Brueggergosman, who is a soprano opera singer.
- Favorite movies are A Clockwork Orange, Damage, and The Bobo.
- (About his off camera life) I throw the best parties. Off the hook! People jumping in the pool with their clothes on. That kind of thing. I throw parties for no reason. Just because it's a happy Sunday.
| | Charities/Causes: | | I tattooed the intials from sort of meaningful events that took place in both our lifes, on to my right shoulder and to my left shoulder. |
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(On his show "Aliens in America being called offensive) The beauty of the show is that it shows there's ignorance on both sides. I think those critics that were railing against the show – quite vehemently to everyone's surprise – I think they completely missed the point. It's not untrue to say that a lot of Americans don't know a lot about Islamic culture. They don't know the history, their daily customs, the whys and wherefores. It's also safe to say that on the other side there are a heck of a lot of Muslims that don't understand what American culture is all about. So I think this is just really an attempt – in the form of a premise for a comedy show – to try to have a couple balls in the air at the same time. Socially, culturally, comedically – and I applaud [producers] Moses [Port] and David [Guarascio] for attempting it. And I think they pulled it off, and to me it's quite an  accomplishment.
(On whether he improved his lines on "Gilmore Girls") Improv? Oh, no. Oh, no. I mean, if you miss a period, they do another take. If you say "the" instead of "and," they do another take. You don't - - you know, the writer is GOD. As well it should be. You don't flub a comma, or a pause, or a word. So, that's no improv on there. No, no, no.
Popstars really draws you in. It's fascinating. It's interesting to watch people thrown together in that kind of a situation. Even if the egos weren't involved and they weren't trying to be world famous. It's the Real World, only better.
I kind of expected it, actually. And I think I was probably a little relieved, and disappointed at the same time. So many things went through me when I heard the news. I wasn't terribly shocked. I know a lot of people were very optimistic, but I wasn't one of them.
(when asked if he was happy about how the Luke/Lorelai relationship ended on "Gilmore Girls")
No, I wasn't, because there was still a lot of life left in it. But also, less is more, because it leaves the audience's imagination where it could go, and that's really good writing. Why give them the full meal? And I know fans are a little upset because they feel unsatisfied. They feel like they hung in there for so long and didn't get the full monty, so to speak. But I think the show will live in their imaginations longer as a result of this type of an ending.
(in response to rumors about him and Lauren Graham feuding on the set of "Gilmore Girls") No, I think it's not accurate. I think it's really inaccurate. And I think people thrive on rumor and innuendo that sells papers and gets people to click on websites. Lauren has always been pretty much the rock of that whole production. She did the lion's share of the work, and she did it with real aplomb. I wouldn't have wanted that schedule. Not for 10 minutes would I have wanted that schedule. I mean, that schedule would've broken a workhorse, and she just plowed through it every day, and it was pretty amazing to watch. We would hear those things and just laugh. We had a very comfortable working relationship. I enjoyed doing scenes with her, because I knew she was going to hit the ball back over the net as good as she got. All of that stuff is just overblown.
Look, the fans were the show. We really felt the presence of the fans. What a terrific and loyal group of people they are. I think they have 152 episodes of Gilmore Girls to go over again and again and relive. It's a lot of work that's in there, and I think at the end of the day, they're going to take away from this that they've had a good run as well.
 (On what he loves about acting) The connection with other actors and the unpredictability within the structure. In 10 different takes, you can do a scene 10 different ways. Capturing spontaneous moments is what it's all about.
On being an incorrigible flirt) What can I say? I get bored very easily.
I never worked in a coffee shop and I don't drink coffee, so I never thought I would become a coffee pusher on TV.
I think L.A.'s terrific. You fly an hour and a half and you're in the mountains in three feet of powder. I also think it's a much better city if you're working as an actor. If you're not working and you don't see your dreams coming true, there can be a lot of heartache.
Passion is the thing that sustains you in acting. If you're doing it for fame and money, don't even bother because it will never happen. The last thing I ever expected was to be paid for this.
I write a lot of music in my time off and I compose most of the songs on guitar. I've actually gone into the studio and recorded a few things, but it's tough trying to sell a song. It's all about finding that hook, that melody. | In 1993, Scott ran out of money, and was forced to live out of his car, a 1966 Pontiac Tempest.
On January 22, 2005, Scott co-hosted a celebrity ski challenge at Park City Mountain Resort in Park City, Utah with Olympian skier Picabo Street. The challenge benefited the National Children's Alliance and Children's Advocacy Center.
Was a minor league pitcher for the New York Yankees, Los Angeles Dodgers, Atlanta Braves, and Texas Rangers | Here are few from thousands of reasons why Scott Patterson and Luke Danes are so adored:Scott: He is Rock Hero is Eddie Vedder - he`s tried to use his fame and fortune for social change. Luke: He made Lorelei a Santa Burger Scott: He enjoys charity work - he used Lukes`s cell phone number to raise money for the new children`s ward at the Johns Hopkins Childrens Center. Luke: He`s maverick guy. Scott: he likes kickboxing. (And who couldn't enjoy a man that kickboxes after seeing "Say Anything?") Luke: His flannel shirt and ball cap is his "power oufit" Scott: He never married just for the sake of being married Luke: He thinks its wrong to be in a relationship with someone who treats you like dirt Scott: he believes acting should be passionate, not done for fame and fortune. Luke: care that Native Americans got their land stolen for small pox infested blankets.
Scott: He's willing to ride out the hard parts of life. (don't say "dirty," it's too easy) Luke: He remembered the time he met Lorelei in detail and kept that horoscope in his wallet for eight years which he received from loreilei.
He badly needs assertiveness lessons. He`s completely spineless wimp. Scott: says the three words that best describe him are intense, fair, and passionate. - Scott Zodiac Sign: Virgo
- Luke Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
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