Patrick Bristow | |
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| Born | September 26, 1962 Los Angeles, California, United States |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, comedian, director |
| Years active | 1985–present |
| Spouse |
Andrew Nicastro (m. 2010) |
Patrick Bristow (born September 26, 1962) is an American actor, comedian and director. He is best known for playing Peter Barnes on Ellen (1994-1998), and Patrick on The Suite Life of Zack & Cody (2005-2008), and for the film Pain & Gain (2013).
Life and career
Bristow was born in Los Angeles. He appeared as Peter on Ellen. His TV guest-star roles include Seinfeld's "The Wig Master", his recurring role as the Machiavellian Troy on Mad About You, and Larry David's choreographer on Curb Your Enthusiasm. He has also guest-starred on Malcolm in the Middle,[1] Friends, CSI, The Minor Accomplishments of Jackie Woodman, The Larry Sanders Show, Head Case, The Suite Life of Zack & Cody, and the animated series King of the Hill and Family Guy.
Bristow appeared as himself in episodes of both the UK and U.S. versions of the improvisational show Whose Line Is It Anyway? and on "Celebrity Apprentice." He is the stage show director and host for the Jim Henson Company's Puppet Up!, which combines comedic improvisation with puppetry, and which he co-created with Brian Henson.
Bristow has been nominated for a Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Award, a Los Angeles Stage Alliance Ovation Award, and took home a Back Stage West Garland Award for originating the role of Bob in The Breakup Notebook: The Lesbian Musical, which received the 2006 Ovation Award for World Premiere Musical.
His live show, Stuffed and Unstrung, was also nominated for a Drama Desk award in 2010 in the category of "Unique Theatrical Experience." Bristow is also an alumnus of The Groundlings, where he still occasionally performs improvisation comedy.
His film work includes Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery as a tour guide at Virtucon, the cult camp-classic Showgirls, So I Married an Axe Murderer, The Longest Yard, The Twilight of the Golds, Jimmy and Judy, and Pain & Gain.
In 2010, he appeared off-Broadway at the Union Square Theatre as director and stage host of the revamped "Puppet Up", renamed "Stuffed and Unstrung" (co-created with Brian Henson) for its New York debut.
Personal life
A Los Angeles native, Bristow is the third child of former performers Frank Bristow and Patricia O'Kane.
Coupled since 1994, Bristow resides in L.A. with his husband Andrew Nicastro, the former director of global production for Steven Spielberg's Shoah Foundation. The two were married in April 2010 in a ceremony in Old Greenwich, Connecticut, attended by friends and family.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Delirious | Bellboy | ||
| 1993 | So I Married an Axe Murderer | Cafe Roads Performer | ||
| 1994 | Revenge of the Red Baron | Guard | ||
| 1994 | Sister, Sister | Henrique | Episode: "Hair Today" | |
| 1994-1998 | Ellen | Peter Barnes | 19 episodes | |
| 1995 | A Bucket of Blood | Link | TV movie | |
| 1995 | Showgirls | Marty Jacobsen | ||
| 1996 | The Twilight of the Golds | Brandon | ||
| 1996 | Seinfeld | The Wig Master | Episode: "The Wig Master" | |
| 1996 | Mad About You | Hotel Clerk | Episode: "Fertility" | |
| 1996 | Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery | Bolton, Virtucon Tour Guide | ||
| 1997 | Head over Heels | Ian | 7 episodes | |
| 1998 | I'm Losing You | Rico | ||
| 1999 | Friends | The Stage Manager | Episode: "The One with the Routine" | |
| 2000 | The Amanda Show | Coach Guillermo | "Moody's Point Segment" | |
| 2001 | Beethoven's 4th | Guillermo | ||
| 2003 | Detonator | DeJuan Michaels | ||
| 2004 | That's So Raven | Tony | Episode: "The Road to Audition" | |
| 2004 | Curb Your Enthusiasm | Steve the Choreographer | 2 episodes | |
| 2004–2005 | Malcolm in the Middle | Phillip/Lloyd | ||
| 2004 | Zoey 101 | Mr. Fletcher | Episode: "The Play" | |
| 2005 | The Longest Yard | Walt | ||
| 2005 | The Inner Circle | Ramon | ||
| 2005 | Jimmy and Judy | Dr. Walters | ||
| 2005-2008 | The Suite Life of Zack & Cody | Patrick | Recurring role; 9 episodes | |
| 2006 | The Enigma with a Stigma | Joe McVicker | ||
| 2006 | Friends & Lovers: The Ski Trip 2 | Mark | ||
| 2010 | All About Evil | Peter Gorge | ||
| 2010 | Good Luck Charlie | Mr. Dingwall | Episode: "Teddy's Little Helper" | |
| 2011 | Bucket and Skinner's Epic Adventures | Mr. St. Troy | Episode: "Epic Musical" | |
| 2013 | Pain & Gain | Spy Shop Clerk | ||
| 2014 | My Trip Back to the Dark Side | Belly Wrapper | ||
| 2014 | Transformers: Age of Extinction | Landlord's Grandson | ||
| 2014 | Reality | Klaus | ||
| 2015 | Pretty Little Liars | Gallery Owner | ||
| 2015 | Shameless | Bill | ||
| 2016 | Criminal Minds | Asher Douglas | Episode: "The Storm" | |
| 2018 | Mistrust | Trent Masterson | ||
| 2019 | The Untold Story | Walter | ||
| 2021 | Barb and Star Go To Vista Del Mar | Dr. Bradley | ||
| 2021 | The Morning Show | Gordon | 4 episodes | |
| 2022 | NCIS | Channing Elroy |
References
- ↑ "Ida's Boyfriend". Malcolm in the Middle. Season 5. Episode 11. February 8, 2004.