James Patterson

Birth Name:

James Brendan Patterson

Birth Place:

Newburgh, New York, United States

Profession

Writer, Producer, Actor

Earned a bachelor's degree in English from Manhattan College
Graduated from Vanderbilt University with a Master's degree
Worked in advertising before deciding to become an author
Is best known for his books that feature the character Alex Cross
Founded the Children's Reading Fund with the Duchess of Cornwall
Has served as the head of the College Book Bucks scholarship program
Has served as the vice chairman of the board for the public television station WXEL-TV

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