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Hank Patterson
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Actor Born: October 9, 1888 in Springville, Alabama Death: August 23, 1975 in Woodland Hills, CA Biography:"Hank Patterson" is best known to audiences for his portrayal of farmer Fred Ziffel on "Green Acres" -- for five seasons, his laconic character and the antics of his pig Arnold helped make life hopelessly confusing for series protagonist Oliver Wendell Douglas ("Eddie Albert"). Patterson, along with his younger contemporary "Arthur Hunnicutt", was one of a handful of character actors who cornered the market on portraying cantankerous old coots, usually in a rural setting, in movies and on television during the middle of the 20th century. With his deep, resonant voice, which could project even when he spoke in the softest tones, Patterson could also evoke menace and doom, an attribute that producers and directors sometimes utilized to great effect on programs like "Twilight Zone". He was born Elmer Calvin Patterson in Springville, AL, in 1888, but by the 1890s his family had moved to Texas, and... Full Biography
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