Patrick Petersen (born August 9, 1966) is an American actor best known for his role as Michael Fairgate in the television drama Knots Landing. He played the role from episode one on December 27, 1979, to May 16, 1991, reprising the part for Knots Landing: Back to the Cul-de-Sac in May 1997.[1] He is the brother of former television actor Chris Petersen.[1]
Patrick Petersen | |
|---|---|
| Born | August 9, 1966 Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1977—1997 |
| Children | 2 |
Petersen also was a regular cast member on the short-lived sitcom The Kallikaks (1977), and co-starred in the films Alligator (1980) and The Little Dragons (1980).[2]
Since retiring from acting, Petersen owns a health-food business. He is married with two children.[3]
Filmography
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | The Kallikaks | J.T. Jr. Kallikak | Main role (5 episodes) |
| 1977 | ABC Weekend Specials | Red Chief | Episode: "The Ransom of Red Chief" |
| 1978 | How the West Was Won | Jeffrey | Main role (6 episodes) |
| 1978 | ABC Weekend Specials | Harvey Small | Episode: "The Contest Kid and the Big Prize" |
| 1979 | Having Babies | Douglas | Episode: "Sisters" |
| 1979 | CBS Library | Tarby Corrigan | Episode: "Once Upon a Midnight Dreary" |
| 1979 | ABC Weekend Specials | Harvey Small | Episode: "The Contest Kid Strikes Again" |
| 1979 | ABC Weekend Specials | Red Chief | Episode: "The Revenge of Red Chief" |
| 1979 | The Man in the Santa Claus Suit | Lance | TV film |
| 1979–1991 | Knots Landing | Michael Fairgate | Main role (186 episodes) |
| 1980 | Shirley | Ross Burke | Episode: "Fenced In" |
| 1980 | CHiPs | Warren | Episode: "E.M.T." |
| 1980 | Alligator | Joey | Feature film |
| 1980 | The Little Dragons | Woody | Feature film (aka Karate Kids U.S.A) |
| 1981 | Here's Boomer | Joey | Episode: "Boomer's East Side Story" |
| 1981 | Code Red | Sam | Episode: "Framed by Fire" |
| 1982 | The Kid from Nowhere | Greg Baker Jr. | TV film |
| 1982 | ABC Weekend Specials | Toby Monroe (voice) | Episode: "Bunnicula, the Vampire Rabbit" |
| 1982 | Cold River | Tim Hood | Feature film |
| 1984 | Best Kept Secrets | Ramsey | TV film |
| 1987 | CBS Schoolbreak Special | Steve Hunter | Episode: "Little Miss Perfect" |
| 1997 | Knots Landing: Back to the Cul-de-Sac | Michael Fairgate | TV miniseries |
References
edit- ^ a b "Pat Petersen". IMDB.com. Retrieved 2017-07-25.
- ^ "The Little Dragons". Retrieved 3 December 2017.
- ^ Patrick Petersen Interview, Angelfire.com; accessed 2017-07-25
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