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Sheldon Patinkin | |
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| Born | August 27, 1935 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Died | September 21, 2014 (aged 79) Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Director, teacher, writer |
| Known for | The Second City, Columbia College Chicago |
Sheldon Arthur Patinkin (August 27, 1935 – September 21, 2014) was a chair of the Theater Department of Columbia College Chicago, artistic director of the Getz Theater of Columbia College, Artistic Consultant of The Second City and of Steppenwolf Theatre and co-director of the Steppenwolf Theatre Summer Ensemble Workshops.
He received a Jeff Award for directing his Irving Berlin revue Puttin’ on the Ritz and a special Jeff for his contribution to Chicago theater. His translation of Brecht's The Good Person of Setzuan was directed by Frank Galati at the Goodman Theatre. He was a cousin of the actor and singer Mandy Patinkin.[1]
- ^ Notice of death of Sheldon Patinkin, chicagotribune.com; accessed September 22, 2014.