Robert Patrick facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Robert Patrick
Patrick at the 2016 WonderCon
Born	Robert Hammond Patrick (1958-11-05) November 5, 1958 (age 66) Marietta, Georgia, U.S.
Occupation	Actor
Years active	1983–present
Spouse(s)	Barbara Hooper ​ ​ (m. 1990)​
Children	2
Relatives	Richard Patrick (brother)

Robert Hammond Patrick (born November 5, 1958) is an American actor. He is famous for playing villains and authority figures, like police officers or soldiers. He has won a Saturn Award for his acting.

Patrick's acting career began in 1986. He became famous for playing the evil T-1000 robot in the movie Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991). This is his most well-known role. He later made funny cameo appearances as the T-1000 in the movies Wayne's World (1992) and Last Action Hero (1993).

He has appeared in many other movies, including Fire in the Sky (1993), Cop Land (1997), The Faculty (1998), Spy Kids (2001), and Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle (2003). He also acted in Walk the Line (2005), Bridge to Terabithia (2007), and Safe House (2012).

On television, Patrick is known for playing FBI Special Agent John Doggett in The X-Files. He also played Colonel Tom Ryan in The Unit and Agent Cabe Gallo in Scorpion. More recently, he played the character Auggie Smith, also known as White Dragon, in the superhero show Peacemaker.

Many critics and fans praise Patrick for his hard work and great performances. Actor Jason Bateman once called him "one of the great heavies," meaning he is very good at playing villains.

Early Life and Getting Started

Robert Patrick was born in Marietta, Georgia, on November 5, 1958. He was the oldest of five children. His family moved around a lot, so he also lived in places like Boston, Detroit, and Dayton, Ohio.

As a child, Patrick didn't enjoy acting. In third grade, he was supposed to be in a school play of Peter Pan but refused to wear the green tights for his costume. He graduated from Farmington High School in 1977, where he was a good athlete in track and football.

He went to Bowling Green State University but left before graduating. A drama class made him realize he was interested in acting. After college, he worked as a house painter. In 1984, he was in a boating accident on Lake Erie. He bravely swam for three hours to help rescue others. After this experience, he moved to Los Angeles at age 26 to start his acting career.

Acting Career

Patrick in December 2007

Patrick began his career in low-budget action movies. He often got roles because of his "tough-looking exterior." These early films helped him learn about movie-making and get his official actor's union card.

Breakthrough as the T-1000

Patrick's first role in a major Hollywood movie was a small part in Die Hard 2 (1990). His big break came when director James Cameron cast him as the T-1000 in Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991). The T-1000 was a futuristic, shape-shifting robot and the main villain of the movie.

Cameron chose Patrick because he had a very intense look that was perfect for the role. Playing the T-1000 made Patrick famous and launched his career in Hollywood.

Success in Movies and TV

Robert Patrick at German Comic Con 2018

After Terminator 2, Patrick appeared in many films. He acted in Fire in the Sky (1993), ...tease (1996), and Double Dragon (1994), which was based on a popular video game.

In 2000, he joined the popular TV show The X-Files as Agent John Doggett. The show's creator, Chris Carter, was impressed by his performance in Fire in the Sky. Patrick's brother, Richard, was a musician who had already worked on music for the show. Patrick became a main character for the show's final two seasons.

Over the years, he has played a wide variety of roles. He was Johnny Cash's father in the movie Walk the Line and the father of Elvis Presley in a TV miniseries called Elvis. He also had roles in the TV shows Lost, The Unit, and True Blood. He was the voice of Master Piandao in the animated series Avatar: The Last Airbender.

From 2014 to 2018, he starred as Agent Cabe Gallo in the CBS series Scorpion. In 2022, he played the supervillain White Dragon in the DC Comics series Peacemaker.

Personal Life

Patrick married actress Barbara Hooper in 1990. They met before he became famous and have acted together in a few projects, including The X-Files. They have a son and a daughter.

His younger brother, Richard Patrick, is the lead singer of the rock band Filter.

Robert Patrick is a member of the Boozefighters motorcycle club and enjoys riding motorcycles.

Selected Filmography

Here are some of Robert Patrick's most well-known movies and TV shows.

Famous Movie Roles

• Die Hard 2 (1990) as O'Reilly
• Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991) as T-1000
• Wayne's World (1992) as T-1000 (Cameo)
• Last Action Hero (1993) as T-1000 (Cameo)
• Fire in the Sky (1993) as Mike Rogers
• Double Dragon (1994) as Koga Shuko
• Cop Land (1997) as Officer Jack Rucker
• The Faculty (1998) as Coach Joe Willis
• Spy Kids (2001) as Mr. Lisp
• Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle (2003) as Ray Carter
• Ladder 49 (2004) as Lenny Richter
• Walk the Line (2005) as Ray Cash
• Flags of Our Fathers (2006) as Colonel Chandler Johnson
• We Are Marshall (2006) as Coach Rick Tolley
• Bridge to Terabithia (2007) as Jack Aarons
• The Men Who Stare at Goats (2009) as Todd Nixon
• Safe House (2012) as Daniel Kiefer
• Trouble with the Curve (2012) as Vince
• Honest Thief (2020) as Agent Sam Baker

Famous Television Roles

• The Outer Limits (1995–1996) as Major John Skokes
• The Sopranos (2000) as David Scatino
• The X-Files (2000–2002) as John Doggett
• Stargate Atlantis (2004) as Colonel Marshall Sumner
• Lost (2005) as Hibbs
• The Unit (2006–2009) as Colonel Tom Ryan
• Avatar: The Last Airbender (2007–2008) as Master Piandao (Voice)
• Burn Notice (2010) as John Barrett
• True Blood (2012–2014) as Jackson Herveaux
• Sons of Anarchy (2013–2014) as Les Packer
• From Dusk till Dawn: The Series (2014) as Jacob Fuller
• Scorpion (2014–2018) as Agent Cabe Gallo
• The Walking Dead (2021) as Mays
• Peacemaker (2022–present) as Auggie Smith / White Dragon
• 1923 (2022–2025) as Sheriff William McDowell
• The Night Agent (2023–2025) as Hawkins
• Reacher (2023–2024) as Shane Langston

Awards and Nominations

Patrick has been recognized for his acting work with several awards and nominations.