Edi Patterson

Edi Christine Patterson is an American actress and writer. She has primarily acted in comedies. She is best known for portraying Fran in the film Knives Out (2019), Veronica in the series Partners (2014), Jen Abbott in the series Vice Principals (2016–2017), and Judy Gemstone in The Righteous Gemstones (2019–present). Edi Patterson was born in Texas City, Texas. Her mother, Jeanne Patterson, was a teacher and her father, Dennis Patterson, was a plumber. She graduated from high school in 1993 and attended Southwest Texas State University, obtaining a theater Bachelor of Arts in 1997. After graduating from college, Patterson became an improv performer for both Theatresports in Austin, Texas and with The Groundlings