Will Patton. Image from Alchetron.
(1954- ) William Rankin Patton was born in Charleston, South Carolina, to Carole Ann and Patrick Charles Patton. He attended the North Carolina School of the Arts. A prolific character actor, Patton has starred in dozens of films, television shows, and plays. He is best known for his role as Colonel Dan Weaver in the TV series Falling Skies.