Moultrie Patten

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Moultrie Patten
Born(1919-06-10)June 10, 1919
DiedMarch 18, 2009(2009-03-18) (aged 89)
jazz musician

Moultrie Patten (June 10, 1919 โ€“ March 18, 2009) was an American

television series Northern Exposure, which aired from 1990 until 1995. Patten appeared as Walt Kupfer from 1993 until the show's ending in 1995.[1]

Early life

Moultrie Patten was born on June 10, 1919. He was raised in Detroit, Michigan, where he worked a local theater and studied the piano. Patten attended Brown University, where he continued to pursue acting.[1]

He was drafted into the

heroism in 1944.[2]

Career

Patten moved to

Broadway theater, regional theater, film, television, and even vaudeville. Patten once described his favorite theater roles as The Hostage, The Andersonville Trial, and Noises Off.[1]

Patten's earliest television credits included

Philco Television Playhouse and Hallmark Hall of Fame. His film roles included The Temp, Free Willy and The Favor.[1]

Patten moved to Portland, Oregon, in 1990, and later relocated to Beaverton, Oregon. He was cast as Walt Kupfer on the hit television show Northern Exposure, from 1993 until 1995. Fans of Northern Exposure still sought out Patten for his autograph years after the show's production ended in 1995.[1]

Patten continued acting, especially in

television commercials, into his 80s. He also pursued a career as a jazz musician and played the piano at jazz clubs throughout the Midwest and East Coast. Patten released a CD featuring his favorite recordings in 1997.[1]

Death

Patten died from pneumonia in Beaverton, Oregon, on March 18, 2009, at the age of 89. He was survived by his daughter, Sarah Goforth; sons, Moultrie Patten Jr. and Henry Bigelow Patten (aka Rex Alexander); a sister, Jane Dias; and his former wife, Teena Patten.

Patten's funeral was held at the Ross Hollywood Chapel in Portland, Oregon, on March 27, 2009. He was buried at

military honors
on May 28, 2009.

In an interview with The Oregonian following his death, Patten's daughter, Sarah Goforth, explained her father's acting philosophy saying, "Anyone who pursues the arts is really creating another world for themselves, because the one they are faced with does not, in some way, suit them."[1]

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Notes
1984 Nothing Lasts Forever Skylounge Pianist
1993 The Temp Wait
1993 Free Willy Homeless Man
1994 The Favor Peter's Cabbie
2000 Blast Ed

Television

Year Title Role Notes
1952 Hallmark Hall of Fame Francis Harrison / Fleming 2 episodes
1953 The Philco Television Playhouse 1st Announcer Episode: "0 for 37"
1956 Appointment with Adventure Professor / Mr. Stone 2 episodes
1961 'Way Out George Carver Episode: "Dissolve to Black"
1963 Route 66 Attorney Episode: "The Cage Around Maria"
1977 Great Performances Cavalry orderly Episode: "Secret Service"
1988 Miami Vice Grover Watkins Episode: "Vote of Confidence"
1991 Deception: A Mother's Secret Ivey Television film
1993 Better Off Dead Judge Peter Lindsey
1993โ€“1995 Northern Exposure Walt Kupfer 39 episodes
1999 Love Is Strange Mr. Otto Television film

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g Friesen, Sarah (2009-03-20). "Actor, jazz musician Moultrie Patten dies in Beaverton". The Oregonian. Retrieved 2009-03-22.
  2. ^ "Article clipped from Detroit Free Press". Detroit Free Press. 1941-12-13. p. 4. Retrieved 2024-02-03.

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