Lassitudes of Fire
The only separately published book-length work and Patton's most accessible entry point as an author.
Author guide
Will Patton Books in Order
Will Patton is an American actor and playwright known for stage, film, and television work, as well as extensive audiobook narration. His authored works include the collaborative stage pieces Rearrangements and Tourists and Refugees 1 and 2, and the separately published memoir Lassitudes of Fire.
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Nonfiction (1)
- Lassitudes of Fire
memoir · 1999
Plays (3)
- Rearrangements
play · 1979
- Tourists and Refugees 1
play · 1980
- Tourists and Refugees 2
play · 1980
Frequently asked questions about Will Patton
Who is Will Patton?
Will Patton is an American actor, playwright, audiobook narrator, and author. Reference sources identify his writing as including stage works and the 1999 memoir Lassitudes of Fire.
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What was Will Patton’s early life and acting training like?
Patton was born in Charleston, South Carolina. He studied at the North Carolina School of the Arts, later trained at the Actors Studio, and worked with experimental theater artist Joseph Chaikin.
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What is Will Patton best known for?
He is best known for a wide-ranging film and television career alongside extensive audiobook narration. Penguin Random House notes that he has recorded more than 45 audiobooks and worked prominently in theater and film.
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What awards has Will Patton won?
Patton won Obie Awards for his performances in Fool for Love and What Did He See? He also received the Best Male Narrator Audie Award for audiobook work.
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What is Will Patton’s legacy as a performer?
Patton’s documented legacy spans experimental and Off-Broadway theater, film and television, and award-winning audiobook narration. His career is notable for sustaining work across all three performance mediums.
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