Patrick J. Adams

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]

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

(1981-08-27) August 27, 1981
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
NationalityCanadian
Alma materUniversity of Southern California (BFA)
OccupationActor, photographer, director
Years active2001–present
Spouse(s)
Children1

For his role in Suits, Adams was nominated for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series at the 18th Screen Actors Guild Awards.[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 & 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. 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 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.[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. 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] Adams and Bellisario married on December 10, 2016 in Santa Barbara, California.[20][21] In October 2018, Adams announced the birth of the couple's daughter, Aurora.[22]

Adams was one of the guests at his Suits co-star Meghan Markle’s wedding to Prince Harry at St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle on May 19, 2018.

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] His photos were featured in Suits' Behind the Lens and #PJAGallery events.[27]

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 Cross 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[28] Mark Chamberlain
Room for Rent Huey Dorsey
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
Numbers 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
2011–19 Suits Mike Ross Lead role (Seasons 1–7)
Guest star (Season 9)
111 episodes
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 / Hourman 2 Episodes
2017 Pillow Talk Ryan Lead role
2019 Sneaky Pete Stefan Kilbane Season 3
2020 The Right Stuff John Glenn

Notes
  1. interdimensional slug [@migasinparis] (24 January 2013). "Ladies and gentlemen, Patrick Johannes Adams @halfadams" (Tweet) – via Twitter. /photo/1
  2. 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.
  3. "SAG Awards 2012: The Winners List". The Hollywood Reporter. January 29, 2012. Retrieved December 30, 2018.
  5. Profile, adweek.com; accessed June 25, 2015.
  6. 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.
  7. "Patrick J. Adams". USC School of Dramatic Arts. Retrieved 18 August 2017.
  8. Andreeva, Nellie. "Patrick J. Adams To Star In 'A Legal Mind'; Mark Pellegrino Joins 'Being Human'". Deadline.com. Retrieved 2013-01-11.
  9. "Canwest's new drama pilot 'The Dealership' signs Tricia Helfer, William Devane & Patrick J. Adams". prnewswire.com. March 18, 2009. Retrieved June 25, 2015.
  10. "Christmas in Boston". themoviescene.co.uk. Retrieved 1 October 2016.
  11. "Patrick J. Adams biography". Retrieved June 25, 2015.
  12. 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.
  13. "SAG-Awards: Patrick J. Adams discusses his nomination surprise". Latimesblogs.latimes.com. 2011-12-14. Retrieved 2013-01-11.
  14. Abrams, Natalie (May 19, 2016). "Legends of Tomorrow to introduce Justice Society of America in season 2". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved May 19, 2016.
  15. Rawden, Jessica. "Suits' Patrick J. Adams Is Heading To Legends of Tomorrow". cinemablend.com. Retrieved October 17, 2017.
  16. Troian Bellisario & Patrick J. Adams Are Married: Inside Their Rustic Wedding Weekend, E! News, December 10, 2016
  17. Pamela Tan (March 4, 2013). "Patrick J Adams in Sg: Talks Suits and girlfriend Troian Bellisario".
  18. Suits Star Patrick Adams Talks Love, Lawyers, and His Stroke of Luck on YouTube
  19. 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
  20. "Patrick J. Adams and Troian Bellisario Get Married in Bohemian California Wedding — See the Pics". PEOPLE.com. December 11, 2016. Retrieved October 1, 2017.
  21. "Inside Troian Bellisario & Patrick J. Adams' Wedding". E! Online. Retrieved October 1, 2017.
  22. Yasharoff, Hannah (October 8, 2018). "Troian Bellisario and Patrick J. Adams Welcome Baby Girl". USA Today. Retrieved January 27, 2019.
  23. "LawSoc Presents Patrick J. Adams with Honorary Life Membership to the Society". Retrieved June 25, 2015.
  24. "Patrick J. Adams honoured by Lawsoc". University College Dublin Student Societies. September 11, 2013. Retrieved June 25, 2015.
  25. "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.
  26. "The Morning Show on Global". Retrieved June 25, 2015.
  27. "PJA Gallery, Suits Behind the Lens". USA Network. February 12, 2015. Retrieved June 25, 2015.
  28. Jeff Sneider (14 November 2013). "Cory Hardrict to Star in 'Car Dogs' With George Lopez, Octavia Spencer (Exclusive)". The Wrap.
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