Patrick J. Adams

Patrick J. Adams
Adams at a promotional event of Suits, 2013
Born	Patrick Johannes Adams (1981-08-27) August 27, 1981 (age 35) Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Nationality	Canadian
Alma mater	University of Southern California
Occupation	Actor Photographer Director
Years active	2001–present
Spouse(s)	Troian Bellisario (m. 2016)

Patrick Johannes Adams (born August 27, 1981) is a Canadian actor and director. He is best known for playing Mike Ross, a brilliant college dropout turned unlicensed lawyer in USA Network's hit TV series Suits. He is also an avid photographer, with many of his photos getting more recognition after Suits' Behind The Lens and #PJAGallery events.

Adams was born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. His father is journalist Claude Adams. He attended Northern Secondary School.

Following his parents' divorce, Adams moved from Toronto to Los Angeles at age 19, where he attended the University of Southern California, earning a B.F.A. After earning the Jack Nicholson Award in 2004, which provided scholarships directly funded by the eponymous actor to outstanding performers at the school and earning his BFA, he immediately began working on a production of Edward Albee's The Goat, or Who is Sylvia? at the Mark Taper Forum.

Adams appeared in episodes of Cold Case', 'Pretty Little Liars, Jack and Bobby, and has since had roles in Lost, Friday Night Lights, Without a Trace, Commander in Chief, Heartland, Ghost Whisperer, NCIS, Cupid, Luck, Raising the Bar Legends of Tomorrow , Lie To Me and Suits. He starred as twin brothers in the 2008 ABC pilot Good Behavior, executive produced by Rob Thomas.In 2009, he signed for the male lead in the one-hour drama The Dealership, starring opposite Tricia Helfer and William Devane. His television appearances grew over the next few years, from guest appearances on Numb3rs to a recurring role as a love interest for Adrianne Palicki on Friday Night Lights and leads in TV features like the romantic comedy Christmas in Boston.