| Age | 78 |
| Birthday | 13 February, 1947 |
| Birthplace | Chicago, Illinois, USA |
| Eye Color | Brown - Light |
| Hair Color | Blonde |
| Zodiac Sign | Aquarius |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Doctor |
| Claim to Fame | Koko the gorilla's trainer |
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.
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