What is David Paterson's full name?
David Alexander Paterson
David Paterson date of birth:
May 20, 1954
How old is David Paterson?
72
Where was David Paterson born?
Brooklyn, New York
David Paterson body shape:
Average
What color are David Paterson's eyes?
Brown - Dark
What color is David Paterson's hair?
Salt and Pepper
What is David Paterson's ethnicity?
Multiracial
What is David Paterson nationality?
American
What is David Paterson's occupation?
Politician
David Paterson claim to fame:
first African-American governor of New York and the first blind governor of any U.S. state
Short Biography
David Alexander Paterson (born May 20, 1954) is an American politician. He was the 55th Governor of New York, in office from 2008 to 2010. He was the first African American governor of New York and also the second legally blind governor of any U.S. state after Bob C. Riley, who was Acting Governor of Arkansas for 11 days in January 1975. Since leaving office, Paterson has been a radio talk show host on station WOR in New York City, and was in 2014 appointed Chairman of the New York Democratic Party by his successor as governor, Andrew Cuomo.