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Vincent Paterson(I)

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  • Actor
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Vincent Paterson in Step It Up and Dance (2008)
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Vincent Paterson is known for Dancer in the Dark (2000), Closer (2004) and The Birdcage (1996).
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    • Nominated for 2 Primetime Emmys
      • 1 win & 8 nominations total

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    Known for

    Björk in Dancer in the Dark (2000)
    Dancer in the Dark
    7.9
    • Choreography
    • 2000
    Jude Law, Natalie Portman, Julia Roberts, and Clive Owen in Closer (2004)
    Closer
    7.1
    • Choreography
    • 2004
    Robin Williams, Gene Hackman, Nathan Lane, and Dianne Wiest in The Birdcage (1996)
    The Birdcage
    7.3
    • Choreography
    • 1996
    Andrew McCarthy in Mannequin (1987)
    Mannequin
    6.0
    • Choreography
    • 1987

    Credits

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    Choreography

    • Kylie Cantrall in The Toycracker: A Mini-Musical Spectacular (2016)
      The Toycracker: A Mini-Musical Spectacular
      7.0
      TV Short
      • choreographer (as Vincent Patterson)
      • 2016
    • The World Is Not Enough: Creating an Icon - Making the Teaser Trailer (2006)
      The World Is Not Enough: Creating an Icon - Making the Teaser Trailer
      6.8
      Video
      • choreographer
      • 2006
    • Jude Law, Natalie Portman, Julia Roberts, and Clive Owen in Closer (2004)
      Closer
      7.1
      • choreographer
      • 2004
    • Anna Netrebko in Anna Netrebko: The Woman, the Voice (2003)
      Anna Netrebko: The Woman, the Voice
      6.0
      TV Special
      • choreographer
      • 2003
    • Melissa Joan Hart in Sabrina the Teenage Witch (1996)
      Sabrina the Teenage Witch
      6.7
      TV Series
      • assistant choreographer
      • 2003
    • Glenn Close, Harry Connick Jr., Natalie Mendoza, and Rade Šerbedžija in South Pacific (2001)
      South Pacific
      5.7
      TV Movie
      • choreographer
      • 2001
    • Choreography: Creating Vincent Paterson's Dance Sequences (2000)
      Choreography: Creating Vincent Paterson's Dance Sequences
      5.8
      Video
      • choreographer
      • 2000
    • Björk in Dancer in the Dark (2000)
      Dancer in the Dark
      7.9
      • choreographer
      • dance director
      • 2000
    • Aphex Twin: Windowlicker (1999)
      Aphex Twin: Windowlicker
      8.3
      Music Video
      • choreographer (as Vincent Patterson)
      • 1999
    • Michael Jackson and Sybil Azur in Michael Jackson: Blood on the Dance Floor (1997)
      Michael Jackson: Blood on the Dance Floor
      7.7
      Music Video
      • choreographer
      • 1997
    • Antonio Banderas and Madonna in Evita (1996)
      Evita
      6.3
      • choreographer
      • 1996
    • Robin Williams, Gene Hackman, Nathan Lane, and Dianne Wiest in The Birdcage (1996)
      The Birdcage
      7.3
      • choreographer
      • 1996
    • Whoopi Goldberg, Robin Williams, and Billy Crystal in Comic Relief VII (1995)
      Comic Relief VII
      6.0
      TV Special
      • choreographer
      • 1995
    • Angus (1995)
      Angus
      6.7
      • choreographer
      • 1995
    • Matt Frewer and Kathy Najimy in In Search of Dr. Seuss (1994)
      In Search of Dr. Seuss
      7.1
      TV Movie
      • choreographer
      • 1994

    Director

    • Michael Jackson's Vision (2010)
      Michael Jackson's Vision
      9.6
      Video
      • directed by
      • 2010
    • Anna Netrebko in Anna Netrebko: The Woman, the Voice (2003)
      Anna Netrebko: The Woman, the Voice
      6.0
      TV Special
      • Director
      • 2003
    • Michael Jackson in Michael Jackson: Number Ones (2003)
      Michael Jackson: Number Ones
      8.6
      Video
      • Director (segment "Blood on the Dance Floor")
      • 2003
    • Threnody
      5.8
      Short
      • Director
      • 2002
    • 100 Cameras (2000)
      100 Cameras
      3.6
      Video
      • Director (uncredited)
      • 2000
    • Choreography: Creating Vincent Paterson's Dance Sequences (2000)
      Choreography: Creating Vincent Paterson's Dance Sequences
      5.8
      Video
      • Director (uncredited)
      • 2000
    • Michael Jackson in Michael Jackson: HIStory on Film - Volume II (1997)
      Michael Jackson: HIStory on Film - Volume II
      8.4
      Video
      • video "Blood on the Dancefloor"
      • 1997
    • Michael Jackson and Sybil Azur in Michael Jackson: Blood on the Dance Floor (1997)
      Michael Jackson: Blood on the Dance Floor
      7.7
      Music Video
      • Director
      • 1997
    • Matt Frewer and Kathy Najimy in In Search of Dr. Seuss (1994)
      In Search of Dr. Seuss
      7.1
      TV Movie
      • Director
      • 1994
    • Michael Jackson in Dangerous: The Short Films (1993)
      Dangerous: The Short Films
      8.5
      Video
      • video "Will You Be There"
      • 1993
    • Michael Jackson in Michael Jackson: Will You Be There (1993)
      Michael Jackson: Will You Be There
      7.6
      Music Video
      • Director
      • 1993
    • MTV's 10th Anniversary Special (1991)
      MTV's 10th Anniversary Special
      7.9
      TV Special
      • Director
      • 1991

    Actor

    • 'Weird Al' Yankovic: The Ultimate Video Collection (2003)
      'Weird Al' Yankovic: The Ultimate Video Collection
      8.8
      Video
      • Gang Leader (Eat It) (uncredited)
      • 2003
    • Björk in Dancer in the Dark (2000)
      Dancer in the Dark
      7.9
      • Samuel
      • 2000
    • 'Weird Al' Yankovic: The Ultimate Collection (1993)
      'Weird Al' Yankovic: The Ultimate Collection
      6.8
      Video
      • Gang Leader (Eat It) (uncredited)
      • 1993
    • The 'Weird Al' Yankovic Video Library: His Greatest Hits (1992)
      The 'Weird Al' Yankovic Video Library: His Greatest Hits
      7.4
      Video
      • Gang Leader (Eat It) (uncredited)
      • 1992
    • Chelsea Field, Kristy Swanson, Suzanne Pleshette, and Susan Walters in Nightingales (1989)
      Nightingales
      7.1
      TV Series
      • Samantha's Dance Partner
      • 1989
    • 'Weird Al' Yankovic: Eat It (1984)
      'Weird Al' Yankovic: Eat It
      7.3
      Music Video
      • Gang Leader (as Vince Patterson)
      • 1984
    • Michael Jackson, Jack Bricker, Tony Gardner, and Cynthia Garris in Michael Jackson: Thriller (1983)
      Michael Jackson: Thriller
      8.8
      Music Video
      • Zombie (uncredited)
      • 1983
    • Michael Jackson in Michael Jackson: Beat It (1983)
      Michael Jackson: Beat It
      8.5
      Music Video
      • Vincent Paterson (uncredited)
      • 1983
    • Barbara Mandrell, Irlene Mandrell, and Louise Mandrell in Barbara Mandrell and the Mandrell Sisters (1980)
      Barbara Mandrell and the Mandrell Sisters
      6.8
      TV Series
      • Dancer
      • 1980–1982
    • Pray TV (1980)
      Pray TV
      5.2
      • Krishna Quartet
      • 1980

    Verified affiliations

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    Choreographers Guild (CG)

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    Trailer for Step It Up and Dance
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    Trailer for Step It Up and Dance

    Personal details

    • Alternative names
      • Vince Paterson
    • Other works
      Music video: Choreographer for Michael Jackson's video "Smooth Criminal".
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      • 1 Interview

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      Was the first ever Dramatic Arts major to graduate from Dickinson College in Carlisle, PA. Actually designed his own major with approval from faculty.

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