Background
Patinkin, Mark Alan was born on January 12, 1953 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Harold Samson and June Patinkin.
Patinkin, Mark Alan was born on January 12, 1953 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Harold Samson and June Patinkin.
Bachelor, Middlebury College, 1974; Doctor of Philosophy in Journalism (honorary), Johnson and Wales College, 1985; Doctor of Philosophy in Journalism (honorary), Rhode Island College, 1989.
Reporter, Utica (New York) Daily Press, 1974-1976; reporter, Providence Journal-Bulletin, 1976-1979; syndicated columnist, Providence Journal and Scripps Howard News, since 1979.
Married Heidi James, May 10, 1986. Children: Ariel Janes, Alex Janes.