Patrick J. Adams was born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada on 27 August 1981. He attended the University of Southern California, graduating with a BFA in theatre in 2004.

[edit] Television and film career

Adams made his mark in episodes of the U.S. series Cold Case and Jack and Bobby, and has since appeared in Lost, Friday Night Lights, Without a Trace, Commander in Chief, Heartland, Ghost Whisperer, NCIS and Cupid.

He starred as twin brothers in the 2008 ABC pilot Good Behavior, executive produced by Veronica Mars creator Rob Thomas and directed by director Charles McDougall, playing Canadian legend Catherine O'Hara's two sons. In 2009, he signed for the male lead in the one hour drama "The Dealership," starring opposite Battlestar Galactica vixen Tricia Helfer and William Devane.

His work in film includes supporting roles in Old School and Two: Thirteen, and lead roles in The Waterhole, Weather Girl, a 2009 Slamdance entry which he starred in opposite Tricia O'Kelley, Ryan Devlin and Mark Harmon; and 2009 Berlin Film Festival competitor Rage, directed by internationally-renowned filmmaker Sally Potter, in which he appeared alongside Judi Dench, Jude Law, Dianne Wiest and Steve Buscemi.

[edit] Theatre career

A longtime supporter of Southern California theatre, Adams continues to appear yearly with the Ojai Playwrights Conference, starring in new works by established and developing playwrights. He made his professional stage debut in the West Coast premiere of Edward Albee's The Goat or, Who is Sylvia?. The Mark Taper Forum production won several awards, including Best Play. He also produced and directed a hit revival of Marat/Sade, for which accepted Best Production at the LA Weekly Theatre Awards.

[edit] External links

• Patrick J. Adams at the Internet Movie Database
• Patrick Adams