Will Patton

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Characters played by Will Patton

Captain Daniel 'Dan' Weaver — Falling Skies (2011)

Retired United States Army Colonel who leads the survivor group 2nd Mass in their fight against the alien invaders.

Caleb Tucker — The Forever Purge (2021)

William Rankin Patton (born June 14, 1954) is an American actor and audiobook narrator. He starred as Colonel Dan Weaver in the TNT science fiction series Falling Skies. He also appeared in the films Remember the Titans, Armageddon, Gone in 60 Seconds and The Punisher. He appeared opposite Kevin Costner in two films: No Way Out (1987) and The Postman (1997). He won two Obie Awards for best actor in Sam Shepard's play Fool for Love and the Public Theater production of What Did He See?.

Officer Hawkins — Halloween Kills (2021)

Police officer involved in the pursuit of Michael Myers.

Quentin Glass — The Punisher (2004)

Saint's best friend and chief lieutenant. He participates in the slaughter of Castle's family and tortures a tenant for Castle's whereabouts. Castle discovers he is homosexual and frames him as Livia's lover, causing a paranoid Saint to stab him to death.

Frank — Halloween Ends (2022)

Local resident in Haddonfield.

Chick — Armageddon (1998)

Chick is Harry’s best friend and right-hand man on the drilling team. Before leaving, he apologizes to his ex-wife and visits his estranged son, who does not know their relationship. After the asteroid mission, Chick reunites with both of them and begins repairing his family ties.

Officer Hawkins — Halloween (2018)

Haddonfield police officer who investigates Michael.

Narrator — Train Dreams (2025)

The Narrator provides the film's framing voice and recounts the long arc of Robert's life. At the conclusion, the Narrator explains that Robert died in his sleep in the cabin in 1968, leaving no heirs, and describes his final feeling of connection while flying in a biplane.

Atley Jackson — Gone in Sixty Seconds (2000)

Gangster associate handling logistics and the dockside drop-off for stolen vehicles.

Coach Bill Yoast — Remember the Titans (2000)

A successful white coach initially leading T. C. Williams' white players and regarded as a future Hall of Fame coach. After Boone becomes head coach, Yoast returns as defensive coordinator to protect his players' opportunities. He defends the Titans against biased officiating, supports Boone, and ultimately becomes his close friend.

Perry Weinstein — The November Man (2014)

CIA station chief who orders the execution of Natalia Ulanova. He is initially suspected of colluding with Fedorov, but Hanley reveals he is a pawn. Weinstein is later quietly replaced by Hanley at the CIA safe house.

Owen Kittredge — Horizon: An American Saga - Chapter 1 (2024)

Young family member navigating the aftermath of frontier violence.

Career Overview

Will Patton has 110 screen credits in a career dating back to 1979. Their work spans 5 cinematic universes — most prominently Halloween with 3 titles. Signature works include Falling Skies, The Forever Purge, The Punisher. 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
110
Birth Date
1954-06-14
Birth Place
Charleston, South Carolina, USA

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Universe traveler — spans 5 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q361400), public domain (CC0).