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	Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea would not have been the same without the presence of Paul Trinka, who, for four years portrayed seaman Patterson - one of Seaview's many crewmen without a first name. That piece of trivia notwithstanding, we actually know more about "Patterson" than we do about Trinka. We do know that Paul Trinka was an avid motorcycle enthusiast. Also, in addition to his acting chores on Voyage, Trinka had a second job, as maitre d' in a Hollywood restaurant called The Aware Inn. According to his fellow castmates, Trinka had a bit of wanderlust in him. After Voyage finished up each season, Trinka would get on a plane and head beyond the blue horizon. He travelled to Tahiti and other exotic places, before it was in vogue to do so. He usually came back broke, but he came back happy. And he encouraged his friends to try the experience. Although Paul Trinka died very young, it's clear he managed to live his life to the fullest. FILMS Faster Pussycat! Kill! Kill! (as Kirk) 1965 TELEVISION SERIES Voyage To The Bottom Of The Sea (as Patterson) 1964-68 TELEVISION Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. 'Gomer Un-Trains a Dog' 1964 The Big Valley 'Tunnel of Gold' (as Dave) 1965 Land of the Giants 'Underground' (as Giant Guard #1) 1968 Land of the Giants 'Genius at Work' (as Officer) 1969 Night Gallery 'Keep in Touch - We'll Think of Something' (as Policeman) 1970
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