Patrick Weathers is an American musician, actor and comedian, who appeared as a cast member on season 6 of Saturday Night Live from 1980–1981.[1][2][3][4][5][6][7]
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Patrick Weathers | |
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Born | Hattiesburg, Mississippi |
Occupation | Actor, comedian, musician |
Among the recurring characters Weathers played was Ronald Reagan[8] His musical ability was called upon in a skit where he played Bob Dylan, opposite guest host David Carradine, reprising his portrayal of Woody Guthrie.[7] He also played Ravi Shankar, the musician who introduced The Beatles to Indian music.
Weathers had a successful musical career, prior to his year on SNL, and returned to music afterwards, releasing three albums, and settling in New Orleans.[1][9][10] He owns several art galleries there.[11]
Some of the names here will be familiar only to die-hard fans; others, like Murphy, defined what was funny for generations of viewers.
I am joined this week by former SNL cast member, Patrick Weathers. He was on the show during its infamous sixth season, and appeared opposite Ferrell in The Campaign. I asked him how much fan service we might see tonight – any chance Gene Frenkle might return for another cowbell rendition?! “I’m sure we’ll have some surprises [tonight], but not everything will be new, for the sake of fans and nostalgia,” says Weathers.
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Bit players in the “Saturday Night Live ’80” replacement crew, which is like riding the bench for the Bad News Bears.
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Post SNL Career: Weathers has been keeping busy with bit parts. He's been in everything from Oliver Stone's Wall Street to The Campaign to the 2016 mini-series, Roots.
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Weathers, hired for the 1980-81 season, appeared on-camera a handful of times, most notably in a sketch called 'Ravi Sings' (impersonating sitar-playing guru Ravi Shankar shilling an album of American pop songs) and in 'Dylan & Guthrie' as Bob Dylan opposite a dying Woody Guthrie (guest host David Carradine). Since leaving 'SNL' he's worked steadily in film and television, including roles in 'Preacher,' 'Roots' and 'Underground.'
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Weathers, 65, has released three albums and has had bit parts in movies like "Wall Street" and "Grande Isle." He also appeared on New Orleans-based HBO show "Treme," where he also currently resides in real life.
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Graveler looks like conceptual art, and Patrick Weathers owns several art galleries now.
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