What is Penny Patterson's full name?
Francine Patterson
Penny Patterson nickname(s):
Dr. Francine "Penny" Patterson, Francine Patterson, Penny Patterson
Penny Patterson date of birth:
February 13, 1947
How old is Penny Patterson?
79
Where was Penny Patterson born?
Chicago, Illinois, USA
Penny Patterson body shape:
Slim
What color are Penny Patterson's eyes?
Brown - Light
What color is Penny Patterson's hair?
Blonde
Is Penny Patterson gay or straight?
Straight
What is Penny Patterson's ethnicity?
White
What is Penny Patterson nationality?
American
Where did Penny Patterson go to university?
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign BA in Psychology
What is Penny Patterson's occupation?
Animal Researcher, Author
Penny Patterson claim to fame:
Koko the gorilla's trainer
Penny Patterson commercials and brand endorsements:
The Gorilla Foundation-President
Penny Patterson friends:
Koko, Koko the Gorilla
Short Biography
Francine "Penny" Patterson (born February 13, 1947) is an American animal psychologist. She is best known for teaching a modified form of American Sign Language, which she calls "Gorilla Sign Language", or GSL, to a gorilla named Koko beginning in 1972.