Hank Patterson | |
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 Patterson in Lock-Up (1961) | |
| Born | Elmer Calvin Patterson October 9, 1888 |
| Died | August 23, 1975 (aged 86) Woodland Hills, California, US |
| Resting place | Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills) |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, musician |
| Years active | 1939–1975 |
Elmer Calvin "Hank" Patterson (October 9, 1888 – August 23, 1975) was an American actor and musician. He is known foremost for playing two recurring characters on three television series - stableman Hank Miller on Gunsmoke and farmer Fred Ziffel on both Petticoat Junction and Green Acres.