Patti Astor
Patti Astor | |
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Publicity photo of Astor | |
| Born | Patricia Titchener March 17, 1950 Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S. |
| Died | April 9, 2024 (aged 74) |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1976–2024 |
| Known for | Involved in the early popularization of hip hop music, co-founder of Fun Gallery |
| Notable work | Played Virginia in Charles Ahearn's film, Wild Style |
| Spouse |
Steven Kramer (divorced) |
Patricia Titchener (March 17, 1950 – April 9, 2024), known by her stage name Patti Astor, was an American performer who was a key actress in New York City underground No Wave films of the late-1970s. Astor was a key player in the East Village art scene of the early-1980s as she co-founded the instrumental contemporary art gallery, Fun Gallery. Astor also was involved in the early popularizing of hip hop with her performance in Wild Style.