Notable stage credits include Mary Zimmerman’s production of The Odyssey, and Richard Seyd’s production of Noises Off at Seattle Repertory Theatre; Hector in Jon Jory’s production of Heartbreak House at Intiman; The Water Engine, and Accidental Death of an Anarchist for Strawberry Theatre Workshop; as well as performing locally for Seattle Shakespeare Company, Wooden O, and Book-It Repertory. Regional credits include The Alabama Shakespeare Festival, The McCarter Theater, Tacoma Actors Guild, and The Huntington Theatre, among others. Michael’s film and television credits include Prefontaine, Georgia, and Highway, as well as appearing as Officer Gordy Tuefel in the first three seasons of ABC TV’s The Commish. Michael is proud to be a member of AEA, SAG, and AFTRA. He holds his BFA from Boston University, and MFA from The Alabama Shakespeare Festival/University of Alabama.
What the critics are saying about Michael:
“...the smooth villainy of Michael Patten...is right in gear” -Misha Berson, Seattle Times
“Patten is just the actor [for this role]. He tosses off Petruchio's more aggravating ministrations against Kate as though they were just childish tomfoolery; such mellow manliness finds the right balance between what the Bard wants to do and what the director wants to say.” -Steve Wieking, The Seattle Weekly
“Patten [is] heartbreaking...The experience gives you a grateful appreciation of the transforming powers of passionate tenderness.” -Steve Wieking, The Seattle Weekly
“Michael Patten’s...solid performance as Bridget’s tortured husband Michael...offers an intelligent portrayal of a man haunted by a past full of scandal.” -Broadway World
