Birthdate: June 11, 1920
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Stratford, Ontario, Canada
Died: February 23, 2005
Tom Patterson, a journalist and World War II veteran, founded the Stratford Festival of Canada. Despite lacking theatre experience, he envisioned Stratford hosting Shakespearean performances. With the help of director Tyrone Guthrie, he established the festival in 1953. Patterson served as the festival’s general manager and contributed to the growth of Canadian cultural institutions. His contributions earned him prestigious awards and the naming of festival theaters and islands in his honor.
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