Patrick J. Adams
Patrick J. Adams | |
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 Adams at a promotional event of Suits in 2013 | |
| Born | Patrick Johannes Adams[1] August 27, 1981 |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Alma mater | University of Southern California (BFA) |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, photographer, director |
| Years active | 2001–present |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 1 |
Patrick Johannes Adams (born August 27, 1981) is a Canadian actor and director. He is best known for playing Mike Ross, a brilliant college dropout turned unlicensed lawyer in USA Network's TV series Suits.[2] He is also an avid photographer, with many of his photos getting more recognition after Suits' Behind The Lens and #PJAGallery events.[3]
Early life and education
Adams was born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. His mother is Rowan Marsh.[4] His father is journalist Claude Adams.[5] He attended Northern Secondary School.[6]
Following his parents' divorce, Adams moved from Toronto to Los Angeles at age 19, where he attended the University of Southern California, earning a B.F.A.[6] After earning the Jack Nicholson Award in 2004, which provided scholarships directly funded by the eponymous actor to outstanding performers at the school and earning his BFA, he immediately began working on a production of Edward Albee's The Goat, or Who is Sylvia? at the Mark Taper Forum.[7]
Acting career
Television
Adams appeared in episodes of Cold Case, Pretty Little Liars, Jack and Bobby, and has since had roles in Lost, Friday Night Lights, Without a Trace, Commander in Chief, Heartland, Ghost Whisperer, NCIS, Cupid, Luck, Raising the Bar, Legends of Tomorrow, Lie To Me and Suits.[8] He starred as twin brothers in the 2008 ABC pilot Good Behavior, executive produced by Rob Thomas.[citation needed] In 2009, he signed for the male lead in the one-hour drama The Dealership, starring opposite Tricia Helfer and William Devane.[9] His television appearances grew over the next few years, from guest appearances on Numb3rs to a recurring role as a love interest for Adrianne Palicki on Friday Night Lights and leads in TV features like the romantic comedy Christmas in Boston.[10]
In 2007, he moved up to guest appearances on top-rated shows like Lost, where he played a young man who sought out John Locke (played by Terry O'Quinn), while maintaining his presence in the Los Angeles theater scene, most notably with an award-winning production of "Marat/Sade," which he produced and directed for the Blue House Theatre Company.[11]
In 2010, Adams guest starred in Pretty Little Liars, in the 5th episode; "Reality Bites Me" as Ezra Fitz's college friend, Hardy. In summer 2011, he began starring in the co-lead role of Mike Ross in Suits on the basic-cable USA Network, after being fired from the pilot of NBC's Friends With Benefits.[12] He garnered much acclaim for his role in the series which has continued into its seventh season in 2017–18. Since Season 3, Adams has been listed as a co-producer of Suits (with co-star Gabriel Macht) and has directed some episodes. On January 30, 2018, it was announced Adams was departing from the show following the completion of its seventh season. He appeared in HBO's 2012 TV series Luck as recurring character Nathan Israel.[13]
In 2016, Adams was cast as Hourman in the TV show Legends of Tomorrow. He made an appearance in the end of Season 1 as Rex Tyler.[14][15]
Film
Adams' work in film includes supporting roles in Old School and Two: Thirteen, and lead roles in Weather Girl (a 2009 Slamdance entry) and the 2009 Berlin International Film Festival competitor Rage, directed by Sally Potter.[citation needed] In the beginning of 2018 he released his first own shortfilm, We Are Here. He wrote, directed and acted the short film together with his wife Troian Bellisario.
Personal life
Adams has been married to Pretty Little Liars star Troian Bellisario since December 2016.[16] The two met in 2009 when they were cast opposite each other in the play Equivocation.[17] Prior to his appearance on Pretty Little Liars, Adams and Bellisario had broken up; but they got back together after Adams' guest appearance on Pretty Little Liars in 2010.[18][19] As per August 7, 2018, they are expecting their first child together.[20][21] On October 8, 2018, Adams announced on Instagram that their daughter was born.
Adams endorsed Democratic candidate Bernie Sanders in the run-up for the 2016 U.S. presidential election.[22]
Adams was awarded Honorary Life Membership of University College Dublin Law Society in September 2013.[23][24][25] Adams plays the guitar and is an avid photographer who owns over 25 cameras.[26]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | For the Record | Patrick | Short film |
| 2003 | Old School | Patch | |
| 2005 | Christmas in Boston | Seth | |
| 2007 | Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story | The Kid | Uncredited |
| 2008 | The Butcher's Daughter | Ellis McArthur | Short film |
| 3 Days Gone | Doug Corss | Short film | |
| Extreme Movie | Male voice | ||
| 2009 | 2:13 | Carter Pullman at 19 | |
| Weather Girl | Byron | ||
| Rage | Dwight Angel | ||
| The Waterhole | Miller | ||
| 2011 | 6 Month Rule | Julian | |
| 2012 | The Come Up | Steve | Short film |
| 2017 | Car Dogs[27] | Mark Chamberlain | |
| 2018 | We Are Here | Unnamed Man | Short film; writer and director |
| Clara | Isaac Bruno |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Jack & Bobby | Matt Kramer | Episode: Lost Boys |
| Cold Case | Dean Lang 1953 | Episode: Red Glare | |
| Strong Medicine | Brandon | Episode: Code | |
| 2005 | Close to Home | Paul the Paralegal | Episode: Under Threat |
| Christmas in Boston | Seth | TV movie | |
| 2006 | Orpheus | Barry | TV movie |
| Numb3rs | Adam Bennett | Episode: Protest | |
| Commander in Chief | Colin James | 2 episodes | |
| 2006–07 | Friday Night Lights | Connor Hayes | 2 episodes |
| 2007 | Without a Trace | Adam Clark | Episode: Primed |
| Lost | Peter Talbot | Episode: The Man From Tallahassee | |
| Heartland | Henry Gilliam | Episode: I Make Myself Into Something New | |
| 2008 | Good Behavior | Van/Haden West | TV movie |
| NCIS | Tommy Doyle | Episode: Murder 2.0 | |
| 2009 | The Dealership | Jack Carson | TV movie |
| Ghost Whisperer | Linus Van Horn | Episode: Ghost Busted | |
| Cupid | Joe Adams | Episode: Shipping Out | |
| Lie to Me | Lou Nemeroff | Episode: Control Factor | |
| Raising the Bar | James Parsons | Episode: Oh, Say You Can Pee | |
| 2010 | FlashForward | Ed | Episode: Future Shock |
| Pretty Little Liars | Hardy | Episode: Reality Bites Me | |
| 2011-12 | Luck | Nathan Israel | 4 episodes |
| 2014 | Rosemary's Baby | Guy Woodhouse | Miniseries |
| 2014–15 | Orphan Black | Jesse | 2 episodes |
| 2015 | Talking Marriage with Ryan Bailey | Himself | 1 episode |
| 2016 | Legends of Tomorrow | Rex Tyler | 2 Episodes |
| 2017 | Pillow Talk | Ryan | Lead Role |
| 2011–18 | Suits | Mike Ross | Lead Role (108 Episodes) |
Notes
- ^ interdimensional slug [@migasinparis] (24 January 2013). "Ladies and gentlemen, Patrick Johannes Adams @halfadams" (Tweet) – via Twitter./photo/1
- ^ Christina Radish (November 12, 2012). "Patrick J. Adams Talks SUITS, Joining the Show, Challenging Scenes, Improv on Set and Fan Expectations for the Rest of Season 2". Collider.com. Retrieved June 25, 2015.
- ^ USA Network (February 12, 2015). "PJA Gallery, Suits Behind the Lens". usanetwork.com. Retrieved June 25, 2015.
- ^ [1]
- ^ Profile, adweek.com; accessed June 25, 2015.
- ^ a b Sheri Block (August 22, 2011). "Toronto-native Patrick J. Adams scores 'breakout role' in new legal drama series 'Suits'". The CTV.ca Insider. CTV. Archived from the original on June 26, 2015. Retrieved June 25, 2015.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "Patrick J. Adams". USC School of Dramatic Arts. Retrieved 18 August 2017.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie. "Patrick J. Adams To Star In 'A Legal Mind'; Mark Pellegrino Joins 'Being Human'". Deadline.com. Retrieved 2013-01-11.
- ^ "Canwest's new drama pilot 'The Dealership' signs Tricia Helfer, William Devane & Patrick J. Adams". prnewswire.com. March 18, 2009. Retrieved June 25, 2015.
- ^ "Christmas in Boston". themoviescene.co.uk. Retrieved 1 October 2016.
- ^ "Patrick J. Adams biography". Retrieved June 25, 2015.
- ^ Mandi Bierly (December 14, 2011). "'Suits' star Patrick J. Adams on his surprise SAG nomination and the role that stopped him from quitting the business". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved June 25, 2015.
- ^ "SAG-Awards: Patrick J. Adams discusses his nomination surprise". Latimesblogs.latimes.com. 2011-12-14. Retrieved 2013-01-11.
- ^ Abrams, Natalie (May 19, 2016). "Legends of Tomorrow to introduce Justice Society of America in season 2". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved May 19, 2016.
- ^ Rawden, Jessica. "Suits' Patrick J. Adams Is Heading To Legends Of Tomorrow". cinemablend.com. Retrieved October 17, 2017.
- ^ Troian Bellisario & Patrick J. Adams Are Married: Inside Their Rustic Wedding Weekend, E! News, December 10, 2016
- ^ Pamela Tan (March 4, 2013). "Patrick J Adams in Sg: Talks Suits and girlfriend Troian Bellisario".
- ^ Suits Star Patrick Adams Talks Love, Lawyers, and His Stroke of Luck on YouTube
- ^ Marinel R. Cruz (February 28, 2013). "'Pretty Little Liars' star likens love, fame to 'thrilling roller-coaster ride'". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved November 11, 2013.
Troian Bellisario is in town with actor boyfriend Patrick J. Adams
- ^ "Troian Bellisario & Patrick J. Adams Expecting First Child". E! Online. August 6, 2018. Retrieved 2018-08-08.
- ^ "This 'Suits' Star Is Expecting Their First Child Months After Attending Meghan Markle's Royal Wedding". ELLE. 2018-08-07. Retrieved 2018-08-08.
- ^ Patrick J Adams [@halfadams] (1 February 2016). "Iowans, caucusing starts in two hours. Get your shoes, grab a warm coat and head out soon. It begins with you. #caucusforbernie" (Tweet) – via Twitter./
- ^ "LawSoc Presents Patrick J. Adams with Honorary Life Membership to the Society". Retrieved June 25, 2015.
- ^ "Patrick J. Adams honoured by Lawsoc". University College Dublin Student Societies. September 11, 2013. Retrieved June 25, 2015.
- ^ "LawSoc Presents Patrick J. Adams with Honorary Life Membership to the Society". LawSoc. Archived from the original on November 26, 2014. Retrieved June 25, 2015.
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- ^ Jeff Sneider (14 November 2013). "Cory Hardrict to Star in 'Car Dogs' With George Lopez, Octavia Spencer (Exclusive)". The Wrap.
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