An accomplished actor in film, television and theatre, Scott Patterson brings his many talents to "Gilmore Girls" as Luke Danes, the diner owner who serves up a dash of unsolicited advice with almost every order.
Born in Philadelphia and raised in New Jersey, Patterson attended Rutgers University and pursued a degree in comparative literature. He studied acting in New York with renowned coaches Robert Lewis and Sondra Lee. He was exposed to the teachings of such luminaries as Paul Newman, Arthur Penn and Frank Corsaro at The Actors Studio, where he appeared in numerous productions, including "Rasputin" and "Miss Julie."
Patterson stars in the leading role in the feature film "Her Best Move," directed by Norm Hunter and also starring Lisa Darr. Patterson also appeared on the big screen in "Little Big League," with Timothy Busfield and Jason Robards, and in "Three Wishes," with Patrick Swayze and Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio. Patterson starred in the independent films "Highway 395" and "Rhapsody in Bloom," with Penelope Ann Miller.
On television, he has landed romantic roles guest starring opposite some appealing leading women. On "Seinfeld," Patterson was deemed "spongeworthy" by Elaine (Julia Louis-Dreyfus). He had a profound effect on Grace (Debra Messing) in the "Das Boob" episode of "Will & Grace," and he played the love interests of Jennifer Grey in "It's Like, You Know" and Sharon Lawrence in "Fired Up." He has also guest starred on "Arli$$" and "Get Real."
Among Patterson's recent projects is voicing the character of Lieutenant Farraday in the animated series "Justice League Unlimited," from Warner Bros. Animation.
Patterson lives in Los Angeles. His birth date is September 11.
