James Patterson

James Patterson

Actor, Writer

Newburgh, New York, USA

James Patterson (June 29, 1932 – August 19, 1972) was an American Tony Award–winning actor for his role in the 1968 Harold Pinter play, The Birthday Party. His best-known film role was in Lilith (1964), and he had numerous guest appearances on television through the early 1970s. In the 3rd season of Mission Impossible, he played the role of Johnny Costa in the episode "The System". Patterson died of cancer at age 40 in 1972 in New York City.
James Patterson (June 29, 1932 – August 19, 1972) was an American Tony Award–winning actor for his role in the 1968 Harold Pinter play, The Birthday Party. His best-known film role was in Lilith (1964), and he had numerous guest appearances on television through the early 1970s. In the 3rd season of Mission Impossible, he played the role of Johnny Costa in the episode "The System". Patterson died of cancer at age 40 in 1972 in New York City.