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Raymond's other Broadway credits include HAIR ( '77 revival), where he sang the anthem "Aquarius," COMIN' UPTOWN, ROCK 'N'ROLL; THE FIRST 5,000 YEARS, THE THREE MUSKETEERS, SENATOR JOE and the National Tour of Andrew Lloyd Webber's STARLIGHT EXPRESS. His numerous stage credits include the world premiere of Rodger and Hammerstein's STATE FAIR, Dr. Arthur Janov and music impresario, David Foster's SCREAM, The Mark Taper Forum's THE FIRST PICTURE SHOW, Shakespeare's THE TEMPEST, FAUST, ARTURO UI, a world tour of THE ARCHITECT & THE EMPEROR OF ASSYRIA, JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, DANCIN' IN THE STREET, KING (as Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.), I THINK I KILLED MY WIFE, ELEGIES, DE OBEAH MON, Alan Menken's BATTLE OF THE GIANTS, and the CTG workshop production of Berry Gordy's AIN'T NO MOUNTAIN HIGH ENOUGH, directed by Kenny Leon. Raymond's feature film credits include the smash hit, CHARLIE'S ANGELS (acting opposite Drew Barrymore, Cameron Diaz, Lucy Liu, Bill Murray and Ned Bellamy), starring in THE FIRST TIME (aka DOIN' IT), MR. WRITE, UNDERCOVER, MY DEMON LOVER, SCORPION, CAMERON'S CLOSET, and the short film SINK. He made his prime-time television debut in HILL STREET BLUES and has since appeared in OUR HOUSE, EASY STREET, HARD COPY, ROOMIES, THE LAW & HARRY MCGRAW, SUPERIOR COURT, THE TRACEY ULLMAN SHOW, BEVERLY HILLS 90210, BEVERLY HILLS BUNTZ, WHAT'S HAPPENING NOW!, FAMILY MEDICAL CENTER (pilot), DRAGNET-THE 90'S, NIGHTINGALES, ON THE TELEVISION (Nickelodeon), SISTERS, V.I.P., movie's of the week, SOMEBODY'S DAUGHTER, BASED ON AN UNTRUE STORY, as a principal soloist in the live television broadcast of LEONARD BERNSTEIN'S MASS AT THE KENNEDY CENTER on PBS, DHARMA & GREG, THE GUARDIAN, THE TRACY MORGAN SHOW, and the comedy hit EVERYBODY LOVES RAYMOND. He also appeared in a number of soap operas, including, THE YOUNG & THE RESTLESS (recurring role), THE GUIDING LIGHT, DAYS OF OUR LIVES, CAPITOL and TEXAS. Raymond's work on stage and in TV and Film show a range of versatility, equally adept in comedy as well as drama. In between stage engagements, television and film appearances, he keeps busy with concerts (including Carnegie Hall), club acts, numerous television and radio commercials, commercial print modeling, freelance writing, guest lecturing, yoga, songwriting and recording engagements, where with his love of music, he utilizes his wide range of three octaves in a variety of styles. Raymond has had the great fortune of working with such distinguished talents such as Stevie Wonder, David Foster, Kenny Loggins, Carl Anderson and Marc Shaiman. One of his proud accomplishment's was singing the national anthem at Dodger Stadium ('01) for a winning game against the SF Giants. His song "Lonely Tears (Love Is Here)" resulted in the title selection of Rosylyn Burrough's 1985 Sunnyside Records debut album and also "Lonely Tears," and "Bittersweet" on the 1993 Traumton Records release entitled THEO & KIRK. Raymond has sang on several albums released by Columbia Records, New York City Records, and Rock-It Science Records. His two CD releases include, "NEW BEGINNINGS "('00), and "JOURNEY"('04). It can truly be said that RAYMOND PATTERSON is the personification of the multi-talented performer.
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