Patch Adams was born on 28 May 1945 in Washington, District of Columbia, USA. He is a producer and writer, known for Patch Adams (1998), The Goose That Laid the Golden Egg and Clownvets (2019). He has been married to Susan Parenti since 28 July 2010. He was previously married to Linda Edquist.

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Yes, to Susan Parenti since July 28, 2010. He was married to Linda Edquist from April 19, 1975 to November 3, 1998.

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