Robert Patrick Biography

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"
• 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․"
• 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
• 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
• Partakes in the annual charity motorcycle ride in Southern California, the Love Ride, supporting United Service Organizations
• Has a trade mark for playing corrupt and unfriendly characters, as a result from his intense presence