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Patrick Raymond Fugit (/ˈfjɡɪt/;[1] born October 27, 1982) is an American actor. His breakout role was William Miller in the comedy-drama film Almost Famous (2000), which earned him a Screen Actors Guild Award nomination.

Key Information

Fugit has also had starring roles in the films Spun (2002), White Oleander (2002), Saved! (2004), Wristcutters: A Love Story (2006), Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant (2009), We Bought a Zoo (2011), and Thanks for Sharing (2012). He had supporting roles in Gone Girl (2014) and First Man (2018). Fugit had the lead role in the psychological horror film My Heart Can't Beat Unless You Tell It To (2020), which he also produced.

Fugit played the lead role of Kyle Barnes on the Cinemax horror series Outcast (2016–2018). He also had a main role as Pat Montgomery on the HBO Max miniseries Love & Death (2023).

Fugit performed the role of Owen Moore in the 2020 video game The Last of Us Part II.

Early life

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Fugit was born in Salt Lake City, Utah, and lived briefly in Danbury, New Hampshire. His mother, Jan Clark-Fugit, is a dance teacher, and his father, Bruce Fugit, is an electrical engineer.[2][3] Fugit has been a skateboarder since he was fifteen.[3]

Career

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Fugit's career launched when he was cast as the young rock-fan-turned-reporter in Cameron Crowe's Almost Famous. Fugit said that he did not have any knowledge of 1970s rock music before starting the music-laden project.[4][5]

Fugit played an aspiring comic book artist in White Oleander (2002) and a naive drug addict in the dark comedy Spun (2003).

His next film, Saved! (2004), was a satirical look at the religious right in high schools. Fugit's character was originally a surfer, but it changed into a skateboarder due to his skateboarding experience.[6]

Fugit starred in The Amateurs and played Evra Von in Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant (2009).[7]

In 2011, Fugit was cast in We Bought A Zoo, another Cameron Crowe film.

In 2016, he joined the cast of Cinemax's television series Outcast. He stated he enjoyed playing a father but worried that not being one in real life at the time might make him seem awkward.[8]

In 2020, Fugit was cast in a lead role on ABC's pilot for Thirtysomething(else), a sequel to Thirtysomething; however, the pilot was scrapped by ABC later that same year.[9]

Personal life

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Fugit and his best friend, David Fetzer, formed a folk rock band, Mushman, in which Fugit played the guitar and sometimes sang. Fetzer died in 2012.[10][11] Fugit studies flamenco guitar, which he played on the Cavedoll song "Mayday" and the Mushman song "Brennan's Theme" for the ending scene in Wristcutters: A Love Story.[12]

Growing up in Salt Lake City, Fugit says he was "the weird kid" in school because he learned ballet as his mother was a ballet teacher and because he was not Mormon but attended a predominantly Mormon school.[13]

Fugit in 2016

Fugit has a child with his long-term partner, actress Jennifer Del Rosario.[14][4]

Filmography

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Film

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Year Title Role Notes
2000 Almost Famous William Miller
2002 Spun Frisbee
2002 White Oleander Paul Trout
2004 Saved! Patrick Wheeler
2004 Dead Birds Sam
2005 The Amateurs Emmett Orwin Alternative title: The Moguls
2006 Wristcutters: A Love Story Zia
2006 Bickford Shmeckler's Cool Ideas Bickford Shmeckler
2007 The Good Life Andrew
2009 Horsemen Cory
2009 Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant Evra the Snake Boy
2011 We Bought a Zoo Robin Jones
2012 Thanks for Sharing Danny
2013 Reckless David Harrison
2014 Gone Girl Officer James Gilpin
2015 Queen of Earth Rich
2018 Alex & The List Alex
2018 First Man Elliot See
2019 Robert the Bruce Will
2020 My Heart Can't Beat Unless You Tell It To Dwight Also producer
2022 Babylon Officer Elwood

Television

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Year Title Role Notes
1997–98 Touched by an Angel Boy #1 / Joey 2 episodes
1998 Legion of Fire: Killer Ants! Scott Blount Television film
2001 MADtv William Miller Episode: 6.19
2003 ER Sean Simmons 3 episodes
2005 Everything You Want Customer Television film
Also known as Love Surreal
2006 House Jack Walters Episode: "Whac-A-Mole"
2011 Cinema Verite Alan Raymond Television film
2016–2018 Outcast Kyle Barnes Main role
2019 Treadstone Stephen Haynes Recurring role
2023 Love & Death Pat Montgomery Main role

Video games

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Year Title Role Notes
2020 The Last of Us Part II Owen Moore (voice) Also motion capture

Awards and nominations

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Year Award Category Nominated work Result Ref.
2001 Blockbuster Entertainment Awards Favorite Male – Newcomer Almost Famous Nominated
Chicago Film Critics Association Awards Most Promising Actor Almost Famous Won
MTV Movie & TV Awards Breakthrough Male Performance Almost Famous Nominated
Online Film Critics Society Awards Best Breakthrough Performance Almost Famous Nominated
Best Ensemble Almost Famous Won
Screen Actors Guild Awards Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture Almost Famous Nominated
Teen Choice Awards Choice Breakout Film Performance Almost Famous Nominated
Young Artist Awards Best Performance in a Feature Film – Leading Young Actor Almost Famous Nominated
2015 Georgia Film Critics Association Awards Best Ensemble Gone Girl Nominated
2017 Fangoria Chainsaw Awards Best TV Actor[15] Outcast Nominated

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Patrick Fugit is an American actor best known for his breakout role as the aspiring rock journalist William Miller in Cameron Crowe's semi-autobiographical film (2000). Born on October 27, 1982, in , , Fugit grew up in a family with artistic influences; his mother, Jan Clark-Fugit, was a teacher, while his father, Bruce Fugit, worked as an electrical engineer. He has two siblings. Fugit discovered his interest in acting at age 11 through a summer theater program at the , where he performed in regional productions and continued honing his craft through high school at East High School in , from which he graduated early. Fugit's professional career began in 1997 with a guest appearance on the series , marking his screen debut as a teenager. His performance in , which earned critical acclaim and a Award nomination for the ensemble cast, propelled him to prominence and established him as a talented young actor capable of portraying introspective, coming-of-age characters. Following this success, he appeared in a series of independent and mainstream films, including (2002) as a foster brother, Saved! (2004) as a devout Christian teen, Wristcutters: A Love Story (2006) in the lead role of a suicidal young man, and (2011) alongside and . In the 2010s, Fugit expanded his resume with supporting roles in high-profile projects such as David Fincher's thriller Gone Girl (2014), where he played Officer James Gilpin, and Damien Chazelle's biographical drama First Man (2018) as real-life astronaut Donn Eisele. He also ventured into television, guest-starring on House (2004–2012) and taking a lead role as Pat Montgomery in the HBO Max true-crime miniseries Love & Death (2023), opposite Elizabeth Olsen. Additionally, Fugit provided voice acting for the character Owen Moore in the acclaimed video game The Last of Us Part II (2020). His more recent film work includes a supporting part as Officer Elwood in Damien Chazelle's Babylon (2022), showcasing his continued presence in ensemble casts directed by notable filmmakers. Throughout his career, Fugit has balanced indie films with larger productions, often portraying earnest, relatable everyman figures.

Biography

Early life

Patrick Fugit was born on October 27, 1982, in , . His parents are Jan Clark-Fugit, a professional dance teacher who owned The Ballet School in , and Bruce Fugit, an electrical engineer. He has two siblings. During his childhood, the family resided primarily in but lived briefly in Danbury, New Hampshire. Growing up in a predominantly Mormon neighborhood, Fugit attended local schools, including East High School. Fugit developed an interest in acting at age 11 through a summer theater program at the University of Utah. He participated in regional productions and continued honing his craft through high school. Fugit's early exposure to the performing arts came through his mother's influence as a master-level ballet instructor; he and his siblings were required to take ballet classes from around age seven, fostering a familiarity with disciplined creative environments despite his self-described lack of natural dancing talent. At age 15, he developed a strong interest in skateboarding, which became a notable personal pursuit during his teenage years.

Personal life

Fugit has been in a long-term relationship with actress Jennifer Del Rosario, whom he married, and together they welcomed their son, Ryker, in 2019. In 2022, Fugit relocated with his family from to rural , seeking a quieter lifestyle away from the intense pace of Hollywood, which he has described as not resonating with his personal energy. Earlier in his adult life, Fugit formed the band Mushman alongside his best friend David Fetzer, where he contributed guitar and occasional vocals; Fetzer passed away in 2012. As a personal hobby, Fugit continues to study and practice , a pursuit he has maintained for years and incorporated into select musical collaborations. Throughout his adult years, Fugit has prioritized family life, deliberately reducing commitments to high-profile acting projects in favor of a more private, grounded existence.

Career

Beginnings and breakthrough

Fugit developed an interest in at the age of 11, participating in a summer theater program through the University of Utah's youth initiatives in . He continued building his skills through high school and regional productions, including local theater performances in that honed his stage presence before gaining wider notice. His first professional screen role came in 1997 at age 14, appearing as Boy #1 in the "Touched by an Angel" episode "Nothing But Net," marking his entry into television work. At 16, Fugit learned of the project for through a friend auditioning for the lead and submitted a self-taped audition featuring three scenes from the script, initially mistaking the story for one about a political . The tape, submitted by the unknown actor from , was discovered late in the casting process by director and casting director Gail Levin, who saw in him the fresh-faced innocence needed for the role of William Miller; this led to a callback two months later and a flight to with his mother for a meeting with Crowe. He ultimately secured the part at age 17, portraying the aspiring rock in the 2000 film. To prepare for the role, Fugit, who had little prior knowledge of , immersed himself in the era's history under Crowe's guidance during auditions and studied to authentically depict William's journalistic endeavors. His earned widespread critical acclaim for its vulnerability and authenticity, establishing him as a breakout talent at age 18 upon the film's release. The role's impact was immediate, culminating in a Award nomination for Outstanding Performance by the Cast of a Theatrical Motion Picture shared with the ensemble in 2001.

Film roles

Following his breakout role in Almost Famous, Patrick Fugit continued to build his career in independent cinema during the early 2000s, often portraying young, introspective characters navigating personal turmoil. In Spun (2002), he played Spit, a hapless participant in a chaotic, methamphetamine-fueled weekend that satirizes addiction and aimless youth culture in indie dark comedy. That same year, Fugit appeared as Paul Trout in White Oleander, a coming-of-age drama where his character, a kind-hearted foster home resident, provides emotional support to the protagonist amid themes of abandonment and resilience. By 2004, in Saved!, Fugit embodied Patrick, the empathetic son of a pastor at a conservative Christian high school, contributing to the film's satirical exploration of faith, sexuality, and teenage hypocrisy through a lens of coming-of-age indie humor. These roles established Fugit as a reliable presence in low-budget, character-driven projects that emphasized vulnerability and moral ambiguity. Transitioning into the mid-2000s, Fugit ventured into more fantastical and comedic territories while maintaining his indie roots. He starred as Zia in Wristcutters: A Love Story (2006), a lead role depicting a heartbroken man wandering an afterlife purgatory for suicides, blending existential themes with road-trip dark comedy to highlight redemption and quirky romance. In 2009, Fugit took on the supporting part of Evra the Snake Boy in Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant, a fantasy adventure where his freak-show performer aids teen protagonists entangled in a vampire circus, marking an early shift toward genre films with supernatural undertones. This period reflected Fugit's willingness to experiment beyond straight drama, though he gravitated toward offbeat narratives over mainstream blockbusters. The 2010s saw Fugit balance family-oriented and thriller elements, evolving from leads to nuanced supporting characters in higher-profile productions. In We Bought a Zoo (2011), he portrayed Robin Jones, an eccentric zookeeper assisting a widower and his children in revitalizing a rundown zoo, infusing the family drama with themes of grief, healing, and whimsy. His turn as Officer James Gilpin in Gone Girl (2014), a psychological thriller, positioned him as a grounded detective investigating a high-society disappearance, underscoring Fugit's ability to anchor suspenseful ensemble casts. Later indie efforts included Rich in Queen of Earth (2015), a tense psychological drama about fractured female friendship during a lakeside retreat, and Kyle in The Strongest Man (2015), where he played a directionless man pursuing physical strength amid personal reinvention in a comedic Miami setting. These films highlighted his preference for intimate, emotionally layered stories. In the late 2010s and 2020s, Fugit's film work leaned toward biographical prestige and horror, often in character roles that showcased his understated intensity. He appeared as Elliot See, a doomed astronaut, in First Man (2018), Damien Chazelle's biographical drama chronicling Neil Armstrong's path to the moon, emphasizing historical sacrifice and technical peril. In Babylon (2022), Fugit played Officer Elwood, a law enforcement figure amid the chaotic excess of 1920s Hollywood's silent-to-talkie transition, contributing to the film's satirical take on fame and debauchery. A notable return to indie horror came in My Heart Can't Beat Unless You Tell It To (2020), where he starred as Dwight, the protective yet conflicted older brother hiding his vampiric sibling from the world, while also serving as producer to explore themes of familial duty and isolation. Overall, Fugit's film career has progressed from youthful leads in indie coming-of-age tales to versatile supporting parts in diverse genres, consistently favoring thoughtful, character-focused projects over commercial spectacles.

Television and other media

Fugit's early television appearances included guest roles on established medical dramas. In 2003, he portrayed Sean Simmons, a young patient, in an episode of ER titled "A Thousand Cranes." Several years later, in the 2006 episode "Whac-A-Mole" of , he played Jack Walters, an 18-year-old guardian to his younger siblings who suffers a sudden heart attack, marking one of his notable early episodic performances. Fugit's most prominent television role came as the lead in the Cinemax horror series Outcast (2016–2018), where he starred as Kyle Barnes, a young man plagued by demonic possession in a small town, adapted from Robert Kirkman's comic book series of the same name. The show, which explored themes of faith and supernatural horror, ran for two seasons before being canceled by Cinemax in 2018 due to shifting network priorities. In more recent years, Fugit appeared in the Max miniseries Love & Death (2023), playing Pat Montgomery, the supportive husband of the protagonist () during a real-life murder trial. This limited series, created by , focused on the 1980 axe murder case and Fugit's character provided emotional grounding amid the escalating drama. Fugit was also cast in the lead role of Ethan Weston for ABC's pilot thirtysomething(else) (2020), a sequel to the 1980s drama thirtysomething, portraying the grown son of original characters Nancy and Weston. However, ABC ultimately passed on the project later that year, preventing it from advancing to series. Beyond live-action television, Fugit ventured into voice acting for video games, providing the voice and motion capture for Owen Moore in The Last of Us Part II (2020), a character central to the game's narrative as a conflicted member of a Seattle-based faction. This role in Naughty Dog's acclaimed action-adventure title highlighted his versatility in interactive media. In non-acting contributions, Fugit served as a on the independent My Heart Can't Beat Unless You Tell It To (2020), a story about a hiding their vampiric , which premiered at the and earned praise for its intimate exploration of . Additionally, Fugit was a and occasional vocalist in the Salt Lake City-based band Mushman, formed with his late best friend David Fetzer in the early 2000s; the group made local media appearances, such as a 2009 performance on Park City Television, but did not release major soundtracks or achieve widespread commercial success. Throughout his career, Fugit has gravitated toward television during periods when film opportunities were sparse, allowing for more structured schedules that aligned with his . Post-2020, he became more selective with projects, prioritizing family after relocating from to around 2022 with his wife, actress Jennifer Del Rosario, and their child born in 2019, citing a desire for a quieter life away from Hollywood's intensity. This shift emphasized roles in prestige television and voice work that required less relocation, reflecting a balance between professional commitments and family responsibilities.

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
2000William MillerLead role
2002SpunFrisbeeLead role
2002White OleanderPaul TroutSupporting role
2004PatrickLead role
2004Dead BirdsSamSupporting role
2005The AmateursEmmettLead role
2006Bickford Shmeckler's Cool IdeasBickford ShmecklerLead role
2006Wristcutters: A Love StoryZiaLead role
2007The Good LifeAndrewLead role
2009HorsemenCoreySupporting role
2009Evra VonSupporting role
2011Robin JonesSupporting role
2012DannySupporting role
2014Gone GirlOfficer James GilpinSupporting role
2015RichSupporting role
2017The Strongest ManGuru FredLead role
2018AlexLead role
2018First ManSupporting role
2019WillSupporting role
2019A Name Without a PlaceSamuel SussicranLead role
2020My Heart Can't Beat Unless You Tell It ToDwightLead role, Producer
2022Reporter #1Supporting role

Television

Fugit's early television appearances were primarily guest roles on established dramas. He made his TV debut in an uncredited role as Boy #1 in the 1997 episode "Nothing But Net" of the series , followed by another uncredited role as Joey in the 1998 episode "Only Connect." In 1998, he appeared in the TV movie Legion of Fire: Killer Ants! as Scott Blount. In 2003, Fugit appeared in three episodes of NBC's ER as Sean Simmons, a teenage cancer patient who develops a crush on Dr. Susan Lewis. He later guest-starred on Fox's in 2006, portraying Jack Walters, an 18-year-old legal guardian dealing with a mysterious heart condition in the episode "Whac-A-Mole." Fugit took on more prominent television roles in the 2010s. From 2016 to 2017, he starred as Kyle Barnes, a man tormented by demonic possession, in the Cinemax horror series Outcast, appearing in all 20 episodes across two seasons. In 2019, Fugit had a recurring role as Stephen Haynes in the USA Network series Treadstone, appearing in 6 episodes. In 2023, Fugit played Pat Montgomery, the husband of the lead character, in the HBO Max miniseries Love & Death, a true-crime drama based on the Candy Montgomery case, for which he appeared in all seven episodes. Additionally, in 2020, Fugit was cast as Ethan Weston in the ABC pilot thirtysomething(else), a sequel to the 1980s-90s series thirtysomething, but the project was not picked up to series.

Video games

Fugit's involvement in video games is limited to a single prominent role, where he provided both and performance for the character in The Last of Us Part II (2020), an developed by and published by . Owen is depicted as a key , serving as an adult friend and former romantic partner to the protagonist , and plays a significant part in several narrative arcs exploring themes of loyalty, conflict, and survival in the game's post-apocalyptic setting. Fugit's performance contributed to the game's critically acclaimed character portrayals, leveraging advanced technology to enhance emotional depth.

Recognition

Awards

Fugit received early critical acclaim for his debut role, winning the Chicago Film Critics Association's Most Promising Actor award in 2001 for portraying aspiring journalist William Miller in . This honor, presented for films released that year, underscored his natural screen presence and emotional depth in a centered on rock . Beyond this breakthrough recognition, Fugit has not garnered additional major awards, though he has been celebrated in minor capacities, such as the for Male Discovery of the Year in 2000 from the Hollywood Women's Press Club, highlighting his emergence as a promising talent.

Nominations

Fugit received his first award nomination in 2000 for his breakout role in . He was nominated for the Las Vegas Film Critics Society Sierra Award for Best Male Newcomer. In 2001, Fugit earned multiple nominations for . These included the Blockbuster Entertainment Award for Favorite Male - Newcomer, the MTV Movie Award for Best Breakthrough Performance - Male, the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture (shared with the ), and the Young Artist Award for Best Performance in a Feature Film - Leading Young Actor. Fugit's television work later garnered further recognition. In 2017, he was nominated for the Chainsaw Award for Best TV Actor for his portrayal of Kyle Barnes in the series .

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