Personal details
- Birth Date: 1971-12-21
- Birth Location: Ridgewood, New Jersey, USA
- Professions: Composer, Music Department, Actor
Michael Patterson’s one of those film composers you can’t really pin down, you know? The guy bounces between genres like he’s allergic to sticking with just one thing. Seriously—he’s the brains behind the haunting orchestral score for the CBS 9/11 special, then turns around and whips up this wild jazz-electronica fusion for Freeze Out. And that’s only scratching the surface. He went full sci-fi parody for The Helix: Loaded, tossed in some goofy, off-the-wall themes for Stone & Ed, and then got all dark and moody for Something For Nothing—which, by the way, cleaned up at a ton of festivals. What’s cool is, Patterson didn’t just wake up one day and start churning out killer scores. He kicked off as a rock guitarist, then dove headfirst into electronic music, jazz, and modern composition at Berklee College of Music. Boston, of course. Once he wrapped up at Berklee, he got his start in New York, writing music for TV. Think PBS, HBO, every network under the sun—he was everywhere, doing everything. By 2003, he’d packed up for LA, chasing that film scoring dream, and honestly, it worked out. Directors and producers totally dig his style, probably because you never quite know what you’re gonna get. He pulls from a mashup of European and American influences, and his music always feels fresh, never cookie-cutter. If you’ve watched anything with his name attached, you already know—he’s the real deal.
Living smack in the heart of Los Angeles, this person’s got the classic California vibe—think palm trees, endless traffic, and that weird blend of ambition and chill. Sunsets over the city are a nightly show, and everything’s just a bit shinier, a bit louder here. You’ll spot them weaving through crowds, probably clutching iced coffee, dodging tourists on Hollywood Boulevard, or catching a late-night taco from a food truck. Rent’s insane, but hey, you’re paying for the dream, right? Every corner’s got a story, and the city never really sleeps—just shifts gears at 2 a.m. when the after-parties kick in. It’s not just about movie stars (though, let’s be real, you’ll probably see one at Trader Joe’s eventually). It’s a mashup of food, music, and wild personalities, all squished under the LA sun. If you can make it work here, you can make it anywhere—or at least that’s what the locals say.
December 21, 1971
Konidela Ram Charan
Ridgewood, New Jersey, USA
53 years old