Patrick Adams’ Background

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1. Early Career: Adams started his acting career in the early 2000s, initially appearing in various TV shows like “Cold Case,” “Jack & Bobby,” and “Lost,” where he had a recurring role.
2. Breakthrough with “Suits”: His major breakthrough came when he was cast as Mike Ross, a brilliant college dropout turned lawyer, in the USA Network series “Suits,” which premiered in 2011. His performance was well-received by audiences and critics alike.
3. Awards and Nominations: Adams received nominations for several awards due to his portrayal of Mike Ross, including a Screen Actors Guild Award nomination for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series in 2012.
4. Other Work: Apart from “Suits,” Adams has appeared in various films and TV shows. He starred in movies like “Old School,” “Carriers,” and “Weather Girl.” Additionally, he made guest appearances on TV series such as “Orphan Black” and “Legends of Tomorrow.”
5. Theater Work: In addition to his on-screen roles, Patrick Adams has a strong background in theater. He has performed in numerous stage productions, including “9 Circles” and “The Goat, or Who Is Sylvia?”
6. Directorial Debut: Adams ventured into directing as well. He made his directorial debut with an episode of “Suits” in its final season.
7. Personal Life: Patrick J. Adams is married to actress Troian Bellisario, known for her role in “Pretty Little Liars.” They got married in 2016 and have been involved in various philanthropic endeavors together.
8. Post-“Suits”: Following his departure from “Suits” after its seventh season in 2018, Adams continued working on various projects, exploring both acting and directing opportunities.

Patrick J. Adams, who co-starred with Meghan Markle on the legal drama series “Suits,” humorously references their connection in his Instagram bio.

He played Mike Ross, a character who worked in a law firm alongside Meghan’s character, Rachel Zane. The show gained renewed popularity when it started streaming on Netflix, remaining a top 10 show among U.S. viewers. 45 billion minutes as of November 16, 2023. She was on the show for 7 seasons.

Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex on the success of #Suits: "It’s hard to find a show you can binge-watch that many episodes of these days, so that could have something to do with it. But good shows are everlasting." | Variety #PowerOfWomen https://t.co/oGSpRQ4GyP pic.twitter.com/kz8QiTq2be

— Variety (@Variety) November 17, 2023

Both Patrick and Meghan left “Suits” after the seventh season in 2018. Shortly after Meghan’s departure, she married Prince Harry. Patrick, along with several other “Suits” cast members, attended the royal wedding at Windsor Castle in May 2018.

In his memoir “Spare,” Prince Harry mentioned feeling uncomfortable watching intimate scenes involving Meghan and her co-star Patrick online. He humorously expressed how those images stuck in his mind and joked about needing electric shock therapy to erase them.

Despite Prince Harry’s discomfort, he revealed that his brother Prince William and sister-in-law Kate Middleton were avid fans of “Suits” and were surprised when he first mentioned dating Meghan. According to Harry, they explained that they were regular and enthusiastic viewers of the show.