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Patrick J. Adams
Adams at a promotional event for Suits in 2013
Born
Patrick Johannes Adams[1]

(1981-08-27) August 27, 1981 (age 43)
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Nationality
  • Canadian
  • American
Alma materUniversity of Southern California (BFA)
OccupationActor
Years active2001–present
Spouse
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(m. 2016)​
Children2

Patrick Johannes Adams (born August 27, 1981[2]) is a Canadian and American actor. He is known for playing Mike Ross, a college dropout turned unlicensed lawyer in the USA Network series Suits.[3] For his role in Suits, Adams was nominated in 2012 for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series at the 18th Screen Actors Guild Awards.[4]

Early life and education

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Patrick Johannes Adams was born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. His mother is Rowan Marsh.[5] His father is journalist Claude Adams.[6] He attended Northern Secondary School.[7]

Following his parents' divorce, Adams moved from Toronto to Los Angeles at age 19, where he attended the University of Southern California, earning a BFA.[7] 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.[8]

Career

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Television

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Adams appeared in episodes of Cold Case, Pretty Little Liars, Jack & 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.[9] He starred as twin brothers in the 2008 ABC pilot Good Behavior,[10] executive produced by Rob Thomas. In 2009, he signed for the male lead in the one-hour drama The Dealership, starring opposite Tricia Helfer and William Devane.[11] 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.[12]

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). He also maintained 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.[13] In 2010, Adams guest starred in Pretty Little Liars, in the 5th episode: "Reality Bites Me", as Ezra Fitz's college friend, Hardy.

Adams with Suits co-star Meghan Markle, 2013

In mid-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.[14]

He garnered much acclaim for his role in the series, which continued through its seventh season in 2017–18. Beginning in season 3, Adams was listed as a co-producer of Suits (with co-star Gabriel Macht), and 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.[15]

In 2016, Adams was cast as Hourman in the TV series Legends of Tomorrow. Playing the Rex Tyler iteration, he appeared at the end of the season 1 finale before being killed off in the season 2 premiere.[16][17]

In 2020, he was cast in the role of legendary astronaut John Glenn for the Disney+ series The Right Stuff.

In 2024, Adams was added to the cast of The Madison, an upcoming spinoff series of Yellowstone, set to premiere in 2025.[18]

Film

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Adams's 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.[19] In the beginning of 2018 he released his first own short film, We Are Here. He wrote, directed, and acted in the short film together with his wife Troian Bellisario.

Theatre

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Adams made his Broadway debut in the Second Stage Theater revival of Take Me Out, which was originally slated to open at the Hayes Theater in April 2020. But due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the show was postponed for two years; previews began on March 10, 2022, with the show officially opening on April 4, 2022.[20][21] For his role in the play as Christopher "Kippy" Sunderstrom, Adams received a nomination from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Outstanding Actor in a Play.[22] Adams won a Tony Award on June 12, 2022, when Take Me Out was named winner of the award for Best Revival of a Play.

Personal life

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Adams has been married to Troian Bellisario, star of Pretty Little Liars, since December 10, 2016, in Santa Barbara, California.[23][24][25] The two met in 2009 when they were cast opposite each other in the play Equivocation.[26] Prior to his appearance on Pretty Little Liars, Adams and Bellisario had broken up; but they got back together after Adams's guest appearance in 2010.[27][28] They have two daughters together, Aurora (born 2018) and Elliot (born 2021).[29][30]

In an episode of the podcast Katie's Crib hosted by actress Katie Lowes, Adams and Bellisario said their second child was born in their car in the hospital's parking lot due to accelerated labour. Hospital staff quickly assisted them within minutes of the delivery.[31] Adams is a naturalized citizen of the United States.[32]

Adams was awarded Honorary Life Membership of University College Dublin Law Society in September 2013.[33][34][35]

He plays the guitar and is an avid photographer who owns more than 25 cameras.[36] His photos were featured in Suits' Behind the Lens and #PJAGallery events.[37]

Filmography

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Film

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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 Cross
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 Mark Chamberlain [38]
Room for Rent Huey Dorsey [39]
2018 We Are Here Unnamed Man Short film; writer and director
Clara Isaac Bruno [40]
2022 The Swearing Jar Simon [41]
2023 He Went That Way Saul [42]

Television

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Year Title Role Notes Refs.
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
Numbers Adam Bennett Episode: "Protest"
Commander in Chief Colin James 2 episodes
2006–2007 Friday Night Lights Connor Hayes
2007 Without a Trace Adam Clark Episode: "Primed"
Lost Peter Talbot Episode: "The Man From Tallahassee" [43]
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"
2011–2012 Luck Nathan Israel 4 episodes
2011–2019 Suits Mike Ross Main role (seasons 1–7)
Guest star (season 9)
111 episodes
2014 Rosemary's Baby Guy Woodhouse Miniseries, 2 episodes
2014–2015 Orphan Black Jesse 2 episodes
2015 Talking Marriage with Ryan Bailey Himself 1 episode
2016 Legends of Tomorrow Rex Tyler / Hourman 2 episodes [44]
2019 Sneaky Pete Stefan Kilbane Season 3
2020 The Right Stuff John Glenn Season 1
2022 A League of Their Own Charlie[45] Recurring role
2023 Plan B Philip Grimmer 6 episodes[46][47]
2024 Accused Pete Vanderkamp Episode: "Marcus' Story"
TBA Lockerbie TBA Filming[48]

References

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  2. ^ Mike Rose, cleveland com (August 27, 2023). "Famous birthdays list for August 27, 2023 includes celebrities Chandra Wilson, Sarah Chalke". cleveland. Retrieved April 13, 2024.
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  20. ^ Paulson, Michael (March 12, 2020). "Broadway Will Shut Down After Governor Limits Attendance". The New York Times. Archived from the original on September 16, 2021. Retrieved March 12, 2020. Facing concern from actors and audiences about health risks during the pandemic, the industry announced that shows will be shuttered through April 12.
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  22. ^ "The Lehman Trilogy, Kimberly Akimbo & Harmony Lead 2022 Outer Critics Circle Award Nominations". Broadway.com. Archived from the original on April 26, 2022. Retrieved April 26, 2022.
  23. ^ "Patrick J. Adams and Troian Bellisario Get Married in Bohemian California Wedding — See the Pics". People.com. December 11, 2016. Archived from the original on October 11, 2017. Retrieved October 1, 2017.
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  32. ^ "Serialized Podcast 'America 2.0' Set with Patrick J. Adams". September 12, 2018.
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  34. ^ "Patrick J. Adams honoured by Lawsoc". University College Dublin Student Societies. September 11, 2013. Archived from the original on June 29, 2015. Retrieved June 25, 2015.
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  40. ^ "Production begins on Serendipity Point's Clara" by Jordan Pinto at playbackonline.ca
  41. ^ "The Swearing Jar lifts lid on production" by Lauren Malyk at playbackonline.ca
  42. ^ "What Patrick J. Adams Has Been Doing Since Suits" by Ana Peres & Jessica Peerez at movieweb.com
  43. ^ Aberastury, Florencia (November 5, 2023). "10 Actors You Won't Remember Seeing in Lost". CBR. Retrieved September 28, 2024.
  44. ^ Abrams, Natalie (March 19, 2017). "'Legends of Tomorrow' adds Patrick J. Adams as surprise DC character". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved September 28, 2024.
  45. ^ Petski, Denise (September 10, 2021). "Patrick J. Adams Joins 'A League Of Their Own' Amazon Series As Recurring". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on September 10, 2021. Retrieved September 10, 2021.
  46. ^ "Red Arrow Studios Int'l picks up global rights to CBC's Plan B remake" by Kelly Townsend at playbackonline.ca
  47. ^ "How KOTV brought Plan B to English Canada" by Kelly Townsend at playbackonline.ca
  48. ^ Szalai, Georg (March 5, 2024). "'Suits' Star Patrick J. Adams, Connor Swindells, Merritt Wever Cast in Netflix, BBC Series 'Lockerbie'". Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved March 5, 2024.
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