The Patriot Cast: René Auberjonois

Character Portrayed in The Patriot: Reverend Oliver

Born: June 1, 1940; New York, New York

Notable Awards and Nominations:
Emmy Awards:
- 1984 Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Nom. for Benson
- 2001 Best Guest Actor in a Drama Nom. for The Practice

Comments about René Auberjonois
Among the supporting cast, René Auberjonois was one of the most familiar faces in the movie. He is well known from his roles in two television series: Clayton Endicott III on Benson and Odo on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. He is further recognizable to people thanks to his role as Father Mulcahy in the original theatrical version of M*A*S*H. Auberjonois now mostly does a lot of voice work for cartoons.

In The Patriot
Reverend Oliver has a scene or two where he takes a prominent role in the story. The Reverend is also used for some humor thanks in part to Auberjonois' rather unique face. Reverend Oliver stands at Gabriel's side even to the end. He basically has the speaking role that represents the farmers and their more idealistic, noble and mostly inexperienced view of the true harshness of war. The character of Reverend Oliver also reminds the audience of the importance of Christianity to many of the colonists.

1. René Auberjonois Filmography
2. Reverend Oliver
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