Patti Rutland-Simpson
- Actress
Born Patti Rutland in Birmingham, AL. She attended Dothan High School in Dothan, AL and Kent State University in Kent, Ohio. (Ballet/Psychology Majors) Patti began her acting career in theater in 1990 and was a lead in 9 to 5, Nunsense, Can Can, Boys Next Door and Lost in Yonkers. Her acting career in film began in 2016 appearing in, "Shined Rabbit" produced by Fannie May Productions and "Second Samuel" produced by iHysm Studios. She presently resides in Southeast Alabama. Patti is an award winning choreographer and has conceptually designed and brought over 150 works to the stage. She received a lifetime achievement award from Dance Studio Life magazine in 2018.