Scott Patterson

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Characters played by Scott Patterson

Luke Danes — Gilmore Girls (2000)

Owner of Luke's Diner, a central gathering spot for Lorelai and Rory. He serves as a surrogate father figure to Rory, witnessing many of her milestones. He eventually develops a romantic relationship with Lorelai and marries her.

Luke Danes — Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life (2016)

Luke Danes is Lorelai Gilmore’s longtime partner, with whom she has been dating for more than ten years without marrying or discussing children. He and Lorelai explore surrogacy at a fertility clinic, and after they reconcile, Lorelai asks him to marry her before they wed in the town gazebo.

Agent Strahm (uncredited) — Saw VI (2009)

Uncredited Strahm in Saw VI.

Agent Strahm — Saw IV (2007)

FBI agent investigating Jigsaw murders

Agent Strahm — Saw V (2008)

FBI agent investigating Jigsaw, becomes a victim in his own trap.

James Gordon — Batman: Gotham by Gaslight (2018)

Gotham City Police Commissioner initially criticized for failing to stop the murders. He is revealed to be Jack the Ripper, driven insane by his Civil War experiences, and commits suicide after being defeated by Batman on the Ferris wheel.

Captain Hayes — Boys of Abu Ghraib (2014)

Captain Hayes is the commanding officer who welcomes the newly arrived soldiers at Abu Ghraib. In a forceful speech, he presents them as being on the front lines of the war against terrorism, establishing the military mission and expectations that frame Jack Farmer's experience at the prison.

Al — Intent to Kill (1992)

A police officer who works alongside the undercover detective and is also her boyfriend. He searches for drugs during the opening operation, but later cheats on her. He subsequently joins the effort to follow her and appears at Salvador's warehouse, where Salvador shoots him during the final police confrontation.

Gil Davis — Her Best Move (2007)

Gil Davis is Sara's father, who has groomed her for soccer since she was small and hopes she will become the youngest recruit to the U.S. National Soccer Team. His intense focus on her athletic future strains his relationship with Sara and Julia, though the family begins to reconcile at the final game.

James DiMaggio — Kidnapped: The Hannah Anderson Story (2015)

The unstable family friend and primary antagonist who abducts Hannah, leading a multi-state flight before his death in a shootout with law enforcement.

Bill — Ape (2017)

A supporting male figure, potentially a family member, authority figure, or source of guidance in Travis's life.

Career Overview

Scott Patterson has 32 screen credits in a career dating back to 1989. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently Saw Collection with 3 titles. Signature works include Gilmore Girls, Sullivan's Crossing, Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
32
Birth Date
1958-09-11
Birth Place
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 2 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q546119), public domain (CC0).