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Robert Patrick

Birth Name:
Robert Hammond Patrick
Birth Place:
Marietta, Georgia, United States
Profession
Actor, Producer
Robert Patrick

Fast Facts

  • His "Fire in the Sky" performance caught the eyes of Chris Carter, who offered him a role on "The X-Files," in doing so he received a Saturn Award in 2001 for Best Actor on Television
  • After taking a drama course at Bowling Green State University, he dropped out of college and became very interested in acting
  • Quote: "I think every experience you have working with people you admire and respect really enriches you as an artist․"
  • Quote: "I think I have a good reputation around town as a hard-working actor who shows up and does his stuff and is professional․ I like to think I have a blue collar work ethic․ I've never seen acting as a birth right, something that you should take for granted․ I think it's a rare kind of job that if you get the opportunity to do, you should be pretty grateful for it․ So, I try not to take it for granted"
  • After he was casted for "Terminator 2: Judgment Day" he began to train for his role, taking martial-arts crash courses and weapons-training sessions
  • In 2005 he portrayed Vernon Presley, Elvis Presley’s father, in the TV film "Elvis," and in the same year portrayed Ray Cash, Johnny Cash’s father, in the Academy Award-winning film "Walk the Line․"
  • Starred as the main antagonist T-1000 in "Terminator 2: Judgment Day," starting his new career and numerous roles in future films
  • Appeared the "Objects In The Rear View Mirror May Appear Closer Than They Are" music video, by Meat Loaf
  • Has a trade mark for playing corrupt and unfriendly characters, as a result from his intense presence
  • Partakes in the annual charity motorcycle ride in Southern California, the Love Ride, supporting United Service Organizations

Awards

  • 1992Saturn Award - Best Supporting Actor:Nominated
  • 1992MTV Movie Award - Best Villain:Nominated
  • 1994Saturn Award - Best Actor:Nominated
  • 1999Chainsaw Award - Best Supporting Actor:Nominated
  • 2000OFTA Television Award - Best Guest Actor in a Drama Series:Nominated
  • 2001Saturn Award - Best Actor on Television:Winner
  • 2002Saturn Award - Best Actor in a Television Series:Nominated
  • 2021Honorary Mention - Cast:Winner
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