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 Youngest of 2 children, and only son born to Terrence and Marie Duffy. Patrick was born in Montana, where his parents owned local taverns, and raised in Everett, Washington, since age 12. He wanted to become a professional athlete, and became a certified scuba diver while in his teens. However, his involvement in his high school's drama department led him to apply to the Professional Actors Training Program at the University of Washington, Seattle. He was one of 12 people accepted, from over 1,200 applicants. He ruptured both of his vocal cords during his senior year of college, but he created the position of actor-in-residence, where he worked as an interpreter for ballet, opera, and orchestra companies in Washington. He also taught mime and movement classes. Around this time, he met his wife, Carlyn, a ballet dancer with the First Chamber Dance Company of New York. Carlyn introduced Patrick to Buddhism, which he has practiced for the past 30 years. The couple married in a Buddhist temple in 1974. They then moved to New York, where Patrick appeared in Off-Broadway plays, and supported himself and his wife by working as a carpenter. The couple then moved to Hollywood, where he drove a florist's delivery truck, and landed small roles in film and television. His son, Padraic Duffy, was born in 1974/5. In 1976, Patrick was working as a house painter when he landed the role of "Mark Harris" in the TV series Man from Atlantis (1977). Two years later, he won the role of "Bobby Ewing" on Dallas (1978). His second son, Conor Duffy, was born in 1979/80. In 1986, his parents were murdered by 2 teenagers who raided their tavern in Montana. Patrick has continued to work, however, starring in a variety of TV movies, and as "Frank Lambert" on his third TV series, Step by Step (1991). Since SBS was canceled in 1997, Patrick has continued to pursue his TV career, which includes 2 Dallas reunion movies and the revival series Dallas (2012). Widowed in 2017, he splits his time between Los Angeles and southern Oregon.
Bio:
Youngest of 2 children, and only son born to Terrence and Marie Duffy. Patrick was born in Montana, where his parents owned local taverns, and raised in Everett, Washington, since age 12. He wanted to become a professional athlete, and became a certified scuba diver while in his teens. However, his involvement in his high school's drama department led him to apply to the Professional Actors Training Program at the University of Washington, Seattle. He was one of 12 people accepted, from over 1,200 applicants. He ruptured both of his vocal cords during his senior year of college, but he created the position of actor-in-residence, where he worked as an interpreter for ballet, opera, and orchestra companies in Washington. He also taught mime and movement classes. Around this time, he met his wife, Carlyn, a ballet dancer with the First Chamber Dance Company of New York. Carlyn introduced Patrick to Buddhism, which he has practiced for the past 30 years. The couple married in a Buddhist temple in 1974. They then moved to New York, where Patrick appeared in Off-Broadway plays, and supported himself and his wife by working as a carpenter. The couple then moved to Hollywood, where he drove a florist's delivery truck, and landed small roles in film and television. His son, Padraic Duffy, was born in 1974/5. In 1976, Patrick was working as a house painter when he landed the role of "Mark Harris" in the TV series Man from Atlantis (1977). Two years later, he won the role of "Bobby Ewing" on Dallas (1978). His second son, Conor Duffy, was born in 1979/80. In 1986, his parents were murdered by 2 teenagers who raided their tavern in Montana. Patrick has continued to work, however, starring in a variety of TV movies, and as "Frank Lambert" on his third TV series, Step by Step (1991). Since SBS was canceled in 1997, Patrick has continued to pursue his TV career, which includes 2 Dallas reunion movies and the revival series Dallas (2012). Widowed in 2017, he splits his time between Los Angeles and southern Oregon.
Tivia:
His wife was the one who suggested the "dream season" to explain Bobby Ewing's return from the dead on Dallas (1978).His sister is a retired Seattle police officer. She joined the force after the murder of their parents.Wears a medical alert bracelet on his right wrist to draw attention to his potentially fatal penicillin allergy.Son Conor Duffy (b. 1/16/80) played "Little J.R." on the final episode of Dallas (1978) in 1991.He has played the same character (Bobby Ewing) in four different series: Dallas (1978), Knots Landing (1979), Family Guy (1999) and Dallas (2012).On November 18, 1986, teenagers Kenneth Miller and Sean Wentz murdered Duffy's parents, Terrence and Marie Duffy, during a robbery at the couple's Boulder Bar in Montana. Wentz and Miller each named the other as the one who fired the shots that killed the Duffys, but both men were convicted of double murder and were each sentenced to 180 years in prison. Later Wentz recanted his testimony and told prosecutors he was the one who murdered the couple, but Miller's November 2000 appeal of clemency was denied.Referred to Barbara Bel Geddes, his television mother from Dallas (1978), as "Mama".Could hold his breath underwater for three minutes during his Man from Atlantis (1977) days.Son Padraic Duffy graduated from Princeton (NJ) University in 1996.Named one of the 100 Alumni of the Century by the University of Washington.Like his Dallas (1978) co-star, Barbara Bel Geddes, Duffy is also known to be a very private man.In a relationship with Linda Purl (November 2020].Stated that he was unhappy with the final episode of Dallas (1978) because it broke away from the format that defined the show.Along with Larry Hagman, Charlene Tilton, Ted Shackelford and Joan Van Ark, he is one of only five actors to play the same character (Bobby Ewing) in all three series in the "Dallas" franchise: Dallas (1978), Knots Landing (1979) and Dallas (2012).Dallas (1978) producer Leonard Katzman hired a non-Dallas (1978) crew to film what the crew believed to be an Irish Spring commercial with Duffy. The crew spent hours filming the commercial, which was then superimposed into a scene from Dallas (1978). The result is the famous shower scene where Duffy's character, "Bobby Ewing", returns from the dead and says "Good Morning" to his TV wife, played by Victoria Principal. Principal did not know that Duffy was returning to the show until she saw that cliffhanger on TV, and then phoned him.In keeping with his Irish heritage, he was born on St. Patrick's Day.Beat out Steve Kanaly for the role of Bobby Ewing in Dallas (1978). Kanaly would play Ray Krebbs.As of Jan. 2000, in 22 years in show business he's only been out of work a total of three weeks.He and his wife Carlyn Rosser (1939-2017) first met on a bus. She was 10 years his senior. He always wore his wedding ring throughout the filming of Dallas (1978), even during seasons where his character was unmarried.In July 2002 he was writing a script with Larry Hagman for a third and final Dallas (1978) reunion.He played Sasha Mitchell's uncle in both Dallas (1978) and Step by Step (1991).His acting mentors were the late Barbara Bel Geddes, who was his family friend, and the late Larry Hagman.Granddaughter Fiona Lee Duffy born summer 2006.As an actor, he was highly influenced by Barbara Bel Geddes and Larry Hagman.Cheerleader in high school.Revealed that he had a wonderful chemistry with both Barbara Bel Geddes and Larry Hagman on Dallas (1978).Son Conor Duffy, graduated from the University of Washington-Seattle in June 2001 with a degree in Drama.Son Padraic Duffy (b. 1974) played "Mark Harris" on Dallas (1978). "Mark Harris' was the name of Duffy's character on Man from Atlantis (1977).Two sons Padraic Duffy (b. 1974) and Conor Duffy (b. January 16, 1980).Broadway actress Barbara Bel Geddes and former sitcom star Larry Hagman each mentored Duffy when he was 29. Duffy's friendship with Bel Geddes would continue until her death in 2005, as was the case with his friendship with Hagman, until his death in 2012.Has highly praised both Barbara Bel Geddes and Larry Hagman for his stardom in acting.His nephew is San Francisco Giant's Cy Young winning pitcher Barry Zito (Duffy's wife is the sister of Zito's mother).Earned $75,000 per episode of Dallas (1978), plus $1 million signing bonus (1986-91).Plays the piano.Graduated from Cascade High School in Everett, WA, in 1967.When he was a kid the father of his future wife (Carlyn Rosser) had worked with Barbara Bel Geddes in her first Broadway play, "The Moon is Blue", years before he got the role on Dallas (1978) as her youngest son.While trying to make it as an actor he worked over a year as a grocery delivery man, among other positions.As of 2005 was living in Eagle Point, OR.His wife and Barbara Bel Geddes' father both had a long association with Bel Geddes before she met the young actor on Dallas (1978).He appeared in 326 episodes of Dallas (1978), more than anyone other than Larry Hagman, who appeared in all 357 episodes, and Ken Kercheval, who appeared in 327.Best known by the public for his role as Bobby James Ewing on Dallas (1978).Grandson, Maxwell Robert Duffy, born summer 2008.He attended the University of Washington, Seattle, where he was an actor-in-residence in UW's theatre program.Collects antique toys and childrens' books.He and his wife Carlyn live on a Pacific ranch worth over $5 million where they breed horses and he indulges his talent for carpentry.As of August 2006 he was being mentioned as a possible candidate for the recast role of "Clint Buchanan" on One Life to Live (1968).In April 2006 he began a ten-week arc playing "Stephen Logan" on The Bold and the Beautiful (1987).He played the father of his real life son Conor Duffy in Conundrum (1991).Loves golf and has played in celebrity tournaments.Father-in-law of Emily Cutler. |
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Patrick Duffy |
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Actor,Director,Producer (IMDB) |
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All World |
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IMDB |
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Business scope: |
Actor,Director,Producer |
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| Last update: |
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| Height: |
6' 2' (1.88 m) |
| Biography: |
Youngest of 2 children, and only son born to Terrence and Marie Duffy. Patrick was born in Montana, where his parents owned local taverns, and raised in Everett, Washington, since age 12. He wanted to become a professional athlete, and became a |
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His wife was the one who suggested the "dream season" to explain Bobby Ewing's return from the dead on Dallas (1978).His sister is a retired Seattle police officer. She joined the force after the murder of their parents.Wears a medical alert bracelet on his right wrist to draw attention to his potentially fatal penicillin allergy.Son Conor Duffy (b. 1/16/80) played "Little J.R." on the final episode of Dallas (1978) in 1991.He has played the same character (Bobby Ewing) in four different series: Dallas (1978), Knots Landing (1979), Family Guy (1999) and Dallas (2012).On November 18, 1986, teenagers Kenneth Miller and Sean Wentz murdered Duffy's parents, Terrence and Marie Duffy, during a robbery at the couple's Boulder Bar in Montana. Wentz and Miller each named the other as the one who fired the shots that killed the Duffys, but both men were convicted of double murder and were each sentenced to 180 years in prison. Later Wentz recanted his testimony and told prosecutors he was the one who murdered the couple, but Miller's November 2000 appeal of clemency was denied.Referred to Barbara Bel Geddes, his television mother from Dallas (1978), as "Mama".Could hold his breath underwater for three minutes during his Man from Atlantis (1977) days.Son Padraic Duffy graduated from Princeton (NJ) University in 1996.Named one of the 100 Alumni of the Century by the University of Washington.Like his Dallas (1978) co-star, Barbara Bel Geddes, Duffy is also known to be a very private man.In a relationship with Linda Purl (November 2020].Stated that he was unhappy with the final episode of Dallas (1978) because it broke away from the format that defined the show.Along with Larry Hagman, Charlene Tilton, Ted Shackelford and Joan Van Ark, he is one of only five actors to play the same character (Bobby Ewing) in all three series in the "Dallas" franchise: Dallas (1978), Knots Landing (1979) and Dallas (2012).Dallas (1978) producer Leonard Katzman hired a non-Dallas (1978) crew to film what the crew believed to be an Irish Spring commercial with Duffy. The crew spent hours filming the commercial, which was then superimposed into a scene from Dallas (1978). The result is the famous shower scene where Duffy's character, "Bobby Ewing", returns from the dead and says "Good Morning" to his TV wife, played by Victoria Principal. Principal did not know that Duffy was returning to the show until she saw that cliffhanger on TV, and then phoned him.In keeping with his Irish heritage, he was born on St. Patrick's Day.Beat out Steve Kanaly for the role of Bobby Ewing in Dallas (1978). Kanaly would play Ray Krebbs.As of Jan. 2000, in 22 years in show business he's only been out of work a total of three weeks.He and his wife Carlyn Rosser (1939-2017) first met on a bus. She was 10 years his senior. He always wore his wedding ring throughout the filming of Dallas (1978), even during seasons where his character was unmarried.In July 2002 he was writing a script with Larry Hagman for a third and final Dallas (1978) reunion.He played Sasha Mitchell's uncle in both Dallas (1978) and Step by Step (1991).His acting mentors were the late Barbara Bel Geddes, who was his family friend, and the late Larry Hagman.Granddaughter Fiona Lee Duffy born summer 2006.As an actor, he was highly influenced by Barbara Bel Geddes and Larry Hagman.Cheerleader in high school.Revealed that he had a wonderful chemistry with both Barbara Bel Geddes and Larry Hagman on Dallas (1978).Son Conor Duffy, graduated from the University of Washington-Seattle in June 2001 with a degree in Drama.Son Padraic Duffy (b. 1974) played "Mark Harris" on Dallas (1978). "Mark Harris' was the name of Duffy's character on Man from Atlantis (1977).Two sons Padraic Duffy (b. 1974) and Conor Duffy (b. January 16, 1980).Broadway actress Barbara Bel Geddes and former sitcom star Larry Hagman each mentored Duffy when he was 29. Duffy's friendship with Bel Geddes would continue until her death in 2005, as was the case with his friendship with Hagman, until his death in 2012.Has highly praised both Barbara Bel Geddes and Larry Hagman for his stardom in acting.His nephew is San Francisco Giant's Cy Young winning pitcher Barry Zito (Duffy's wife is the sister of Zito's mother).Earned $75,000 per episode of Dallas (1978), plus $1 million signing bonus (1986-91).Plays the piano.Graduated from Cascade High School in Everett, WA, in 1967.When he was a kid the father of his future wife (Carlyn Rosser) had worked with Barbara Bel Geddes in her first Broadway play, "The Moon is Blue", years before he got the role on Dallas (1978) as her youngest son.While trying to make it as an actor he worked over a year as a grocery delivery man, among other positions.As of 2005 was living in Eagle Point, OR.His wife and Barbara Bel Geddes' father both had a long association with Bel Geddes before she met the young actor on Dallas (1978).He appeared in 326 episodes of Dallas (1978), more than anyone other than Larry Hagman, who appeared in all 357 episodes, and Ken Kercheval, who appeared in 327.Best known by the public for his role as Bobby James Ewing on Dallas (1978).Grandson, Maxwell Robert Duffy, born summer 2008.He attended the University of Washington, Seattle, where he was an actor-in-residence in UW's theatre program.Collects antique toys and childrens' books.He and his wife Carlyn live on a Pacific ranch worth over $5 million where they breed horses and he indulges his talent for carpentry.As of August 2006 he was being mentioned as a possible candidate for the recast role of "Clint Buchanan" on One Life to Live (1968).In April 2006 he began a ten-week arc playing "Stephen Logan" on The Bold and the Beautiful (1987).He played the father of his real life son Conor Duffy in Conundrum (1991).Loves golf and has played in celebrity tournaments.Father-in-law of Emily Cutler. |
| Trademarks: |
Patrick always plays the good guy
Very muscular physique.
Thick, gravelly voice.
Curly hair. |
| Quotes: |
I'm one of the lucky actors in television. I don't make a lot of big waves, but there's constant activity, and that's the way I prefer to live my life.
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[asked if he would write his autobiography] No. I lead a normal life and I don't assume there is anything I can impart to people. The only reason to write a book would be to make money, and I don't want to do that. To write a book would be going against how I've lived.
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[in 2000] I miss regular television. I miss the work ethic of those five-day-a-week things. So, eventually, I'd like to get back to that.
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With a new house, you can pick everything. It's the ability to create what you have in your mind as the perfect house.
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[on being born on St. Patrick's Day] Good luck happens to people who work hard for it. Sometimes people just fall into the honey pot, but I've consistently [striven] to create whatever good fortune I can get in my life--and consistently strive just as hard not to screw it up once I have it! It's great to be able to do shows like Falling in Love with the Girl Next Door (2006), which I think is entirely too long a title. |
| Job title: |
Actor,Director,Producer |
| Others works: |
(1999) Hosted TNN's "Hot Summer Nights".
(1976) TV commercial: Taco Bell.
(2009) Hosted TV special "Will You Marry Me?"
TV commercial (w/Suzanne Somers): Turbo Track.
(2000) Stage: Appeared in "The West End", London, |
| Spouse: |
Carlyn Rosser (February 15, 1974 - January 23, 2017) (her death, 2 children) |
| Children: |
Conor DuffyPadraic Duffy |
| Parents: |
Marie Duffy
Terrence Duffy |
| Relatives: |
Barry Zito (Niece or Nephew) |
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