Personal details
- Birth Date: 1966-06-17
- Height: 5′ 10″ (1.78 m)
- Birth Location: Queens, New York, USA
- Parents: Jason Miller
- Professions: Actor, Producer
Jason Patric—yeah, that guy you kinda remember from The Lost Boys, the vampire flick that pretty much defined ‘80s cool—has had one seriously wild ride in showbiz. Now he’s taking on Stallone in Armor (2024), which should be a total adrenaline rush, and then he’s diving headfirst into the madness of Terrifier 3. Not exactly a quiet year for the dude. Back in ‘87, Patric rolled onto the Hollywood scene with The Lost Boys, and honestly, he just never stopped. Next thing you know, he’s doing gritty war stuff in The Beast of War, getting all noir in After Dark, My Sweet, and then there’s Rush—critics ate that one up. The guy’s not afraid to mix it up, bouncing from Geronimo: An American Legend to indie dramas like The Journey of August King, and then heading into darker territory with Sleepers. He even took a swing at producing with Your Friends and Neighbors. Ambitious much? He’s tackled Broadway, too—yeah, he’s that versatile—grabbing the role of Brick in Cat on a Hot Tin Roof and showing up in heavy-hitter revivals like That Championship Season, which, fun fact, was written by his dad. Nepo baby? Maybe, but the guy can act. He’s done classics like The Tempest and Henry V, plus some more offbeat stage stuff, so it’s not all just about the silver screen. Movie-wise, he’s kept busy: Narc, The Alamo, Downloading Nancy, Expired, My Sister’s Keeper, The Losers—the list just goes on. TV fans caught him in Wayward Pines, and lately he’s popped up in The Yellow Birds with Jennifer Aniston and Toni Collette, and The Vanished. Basically, Jason Patric’s career is a wild mix of cult classics, serious drama, and just enough weirdness to keep things interesting.
Back in the early '90s, things got messy in Hollywood’s inner circle. Kiefer Sutherland, who was tight with Jason Patric, was all set to marry Julia Roberts. Then, outta nowhere, Kiefer and Julia called it quits right before the wedding. Total tabloid chaos. Instead of laying low, Julia took off to Europe—with Jason Patric of all people. Yeah, her ex-fiancé’s best friend. People were losing their minds over it, and the gossip columns had a field day. Julia and Jason ended up dating for a while, and everyone thought they’d go the distance, but nope—they never tied the knot. Wild, right? The whole thing became one of those legendary Hollywood love triangles, and folks still bring it up when talking about juicy celebrity drama from that era. It’s like, you couldn’t make this stuff up if you tried. Just pure Hollywood madness, honestly.
You know, some actors just crave the spotlight, the big checks, and their names plastered all over the poster. Not this guy. He’s out here turning down fat paychecks and not even fussed about landing fourth spot on the list if the role actually grabs him. He pretty much despises putting any kind of box around what he can or can’t do. Like, selling popcorn and raking it in for the studios? Couldn’t care less. That’s not his scene. He’s chasing something with a little more substance, something that actually matters—to him, at least. It’s never been about cashing in or playing it safe. He’s all about finding meaning in the work, no matter what it takes. That stubborn streak? Kind of inspiring, honestly. Not everyone’s got the guts to walk away from the easy road just to do something that feels real.
June 17, 1966
5′ 10″ (1.78 m)
Konidela Ram Charan
Queens, New York, USA
Jason Miller and Surekha
59 years old