ROBERT PATRICK Opens Up on His Struggle With Hollywood Lifestyle
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Big shoutout to Robert Patrick this week and how much of an open book he was 👏👏 Here he talks about his struggles with substance abuse early on in his career and how he thinks it prevented the momentum of different opportunities he had available.
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Robert Patrick (Peacemaker, Terminator 2) joins us this week and shares his unique perspective in this industry with a forty year tenure, no practical training, and missed opportunities before he found sobriety. Robert opens up on how despite how iconic his character as T-1000 was in Terminator, and how he owes his career to James Cameron, he had to change his appearance to distance himself from the character. We also talk about his chemistry and bond with John Cena, how Demi Moore’s psychic helped save his life, and how Robert got Clint Eastwood to break on set uncontrollably.
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Dudes a solid actor. His running as a villain in T2 is the best in cinema history
Iconic
History is a bit too far but he was brilliant
Couldn't imagine anyone else doing that role he just nailed it
I really liked him in the movie Fire in the sky
@@randomstuff797 Raymond carver
Respect to Robert for being so open and honest.
Agree 10000%. A lot of celebs have these issues but don’t talk about them because they don’t want to “look bad”. But Robert opening up about his problems, it may help 1 person…..and that alone is worth it. Respect to him for speaking out and being honest about his issues.
Absolutely. Blown away by how candid he is.
he was so good as Davey Scatino in The Sopranos.
Thank you for for transparency Robert. 10 years sober here. I wish more “celebrities” would be as open and candid about their addictions as you. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
That’s one thing about Hollywood culture. Full of phonies. You can tell he’s the real deal.
His role in T2 is a role you can't envision anyone else but him playing. Iconic performance.
Yea. Watch it now and it still stands up 30 years later. Amazing.
Ray Liotta
Billy Idol might have done just as well. He was Cameron's original choice for the role until his motorcycle accident.
@@Elly3981 I think the problem with using an established musician or actor is people already have them categorized in a certain role. I don’t recall having seen Patrick in any others role. He started with a blank slate so there was no conflict with a prior persona.
@@pmh1nic Patrick has had other roles before T2 but they were relatively minor and not very memorable. I guess Billy's loss was his gain.
He killed that role. The non-blinking stare, the movement without breathing, that intense jawline. Watching it, you just knew didn't want any static with the T-1000.
EDIT: Someone also pointed out that he shot without blinking.
T2 is the best action movie of all time in my opinion. Of course, Arnold is great and badass in it but you need a great antagonist to make the hero really shine so Robert did a marvelous job as the T1000 as well.
@tangiers59 Robert was so handsome as a young man. He would have aged a lot better if he didn't smoke or drink as much as he did. I think that was also what kept him from getting more big Hollywood roles.
@@Elly3981 There's an interview of him with Michael Rosenbaum on here and he admitted to both of those claims. It's a pretty interesting interview. Funnily enough, Rosenbaum also did an interview with Michael Biehn and it's great too.
@tangiers59 Robert is very honest and down to earth, as well as nice and charming. I really think that his striking good looks also helped him get the role of the T-1000 in addition to his talent. He was also very compliant in doing whatever the production team asked of him, no matter how awkward and uncomfortable it was.
@@Elly3981 I've read that there were other choices for the T1000 and I think they made the best choice with Robert. I can't see anyone else doing the job he did with it.
The fact that he trained himself to not blink while shooting blanks is one of the best acting jobs ever
That doesn't sound that hard to do, but might take some time. I'm sure there are more difficult acting tasks than that.
Who blinks every time they put a round down range? Lmao libby
@@ryangibson1901 ^this guy's hardcore
@@thankyoujodi hardcore eyeballs
@GCKelloch try doing it while running. At full speed 😂
I loved his role in 'The Sopranos'. He played his part perfectly.
Until Richie wanted to stab him in the eye
"I'M SORRY TONY! I'M JUST HAVING SOME BAD LUCK!" "IT JUST GOT WORST!"
He made it so convincing it was hard to watch.
I liked him in X-files as well.
It's just a little studder-step.
He was incredible as Special Agent John Doggett in the X files too. Glad he’s being honest with himself and his audience.
yup, he was full anti-conspiracy everything until he finally was shown all the corruption and cover-ups himself. Seems like a true representation of modern day society.
Much better actor than Duchovny, but that role as Mulder was perfect for him!!
I remember growing I would as a kid play Robert and Arnold’s Terminator role in the backyard. I would try and run like Robert did and then ride my bike with sunglasses and pretend I was heading to the galleria lol. 😂
We all did the run.....with the hands haha amazing
A sign of how good Robert Patrick was as T-1000 in T2 is that his performance, quite frankly, overshadowed one of the biggest action stars of all time in the same film.
T2 is one of the greatest films of all time if you look at the whole package (acting, pacing, plot, special effects)...and it's a testament to Robert Patrick's acting that the T-1000 stands out, despite the fact that he was paired up with a man who was and still is larger than life
T2 may well be the perfect action movie.
@@SuperSnakePlissken Its 31 years. Sorry to correct you.
Yeah, all true.
OG Terminator. It's better.
To be fair part of what made it so exciting was because his character was an extreme novelty at the time. It was a marvel of cgi to see a man turn into liquid metal and do all the things he did.
"...Say, that's a nice bike." 😂💕👍
The only reason I like T 2 is cause of you Robert patrick .
Get… Out.
@@NotThatGuyPal. 😄💕👍
😂😂
Hands down, No matter what Robert Patrick will always be the best villain in Terminator series. That stare, the run, the voice, so epic!
Robert is a wonderful actor but I also think that his striking good looks sealed the deal in getting him the role of the T-1000.
Brutally honest, that’s a rare thing in Hollywood. Rob was incredible in T2, that cold dead stare of his was something not just anyone could do, and what he did in X-Files and Millennium was just fantastic. Really underrated but I understand why it was difficult landing acting jobs after Terminator 2, it had an incredible impact which locked him in a certain category. All the best to you Robert, you’re my hero since 1991 and will be.
Great guy he was exceptional in T2 .
Agree, I reckon Edward Furlong must have had a similar deal after
He wasn't in Millennium.
I’ve read quite a few autobiographies now and it’s surprisingly common for actors to have a real love/hate relationship with their ‘breakthrough’ role or character.
@chrislia9100 i think edward furlong career finished not because of type casting but due to his problems that mainly started with his family, its a tragedy he was so good in t2 and in american history x. He had the potential to have acting career like leonardo dicaprio, but its sad to see so many child actors lives messed up.
As a recovering alcoholic I praise Robert for sharing his story. ✝️❤️
Here here
I am an Alco I am 46 been sober now for 3 weeks its well.......
@@user-ih9dg3uz5y congrats, 46yo here too and 5 years sober - stay strong my friend
@@skeletonshorror5184 God Bless you I will try, Well done on your 5 yeras sober
Stop it ....good grief
Robert certainly showed up in Copland. In fact, the entire cast was on point.
I forgot about Copland. I agree, great performances from an all star cast.
ahh love that movie! "I FOUND THEIR PIECE!"
Robert Patrick's scene with Ray Liotta at the cop bar is legendary. There was some missed Oscar nominations in that movie for sure.
That movie is slowly becoming more obscure, but hell yea great movie
Really enjoyed Copland. Excellent cast too. Robert Patrick, Harvey Keitel, Sly, Ray Liotta etc. Great movie
Rob Patrick is a legend. After T2 he blessed us with many years of his great acting
It's a shame Robert never got a starring role in his own movie.
One of my favorite actors, T2, The Faculty (so under appreciated), Cop Land, Peacemaker (his reunion with John Cena), etc, etc. Robert Patrick never disappoints.
fire in the sky as well 😉🛸
In The Faculty, the switch he makes from wild psychotic to seething psychotic is insane
THE FACULTY! YES, one of my favorites, Patrick was so good in that and menacing! Jordona Brewster was in that too, before she ruined her looks and became skeletal.
Don’t forget Sopranos
RP is an inspiration. I gave up drinking a few years ago after waking up one morning and I couldn't remember what happened the night before. Happily sober for 8 years now.
KHANNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN!!! Sorry, had to say that, but now that it is out of my system, thank you for your honesty and I am happy for you finding your way. Mazel Tov! I hope you have a lot more sober years and peaceful life.
Man I wish it was that easy of reason for me. Happened to me multiple times lol. It took Pancreatis for me to quit :)
@@tommateyak3967 There were some dark days when I wanted a beer or a vodka desperately and there was anger and cold sweats. Kung fu and working out helped a lot. If I wanted a drink I would bust out 50 push ups. It's finding something to channel your thirst in a different way but I'm glad you found a way. Good luck :)
@@jbjacobs9514 It tasked me... :)
A lot of mornings I’ve woken up and couldn’t remember a single detail of what I’d done the night before. You awake with a paralyzing anxiety over what you might have eaten, broken, fucked up. It’s that next day shame that is a huge impetuous for giving it up. It really outweighs the fun.
Robert Patrick is such a good actor. I hate alcohol addiction. It has taken so much from us as individuals and a society.
It's killing my son and there's no way to save him.
@@mxbadboy263I’m so sorry to hear that. People can change.
@@mxbadboy263
Tell him to stop being a weak ass slav .
Yet it's one of the cheapest things to buy, go figure. And in most countries, cannabis is illegal.
@@dalmaximuscouldn't agree more. Makes no sense at all. I enjoy a nightly smoke to help with sleep and have not noticed any negative effects on the body whatsoever. I don't smoke cigarettes and rarely have a drink.
Can't give this man enough respect for being that open and honest!!!
Robert Patrick as the T1000 in Terminator 2 Judgement Day is to that film what Darth Vader is to The Empire Strikes Back. Unforgettable villainy and screen presence. I love these interviews. Robert was great in Copland too.
Dude I thought he was really underrated as the coach In the faculty. He was great in that role. The one with Elijah wood
Yeah he was good in that
I believe he's a big reason X-files kept going! Saved the show.
I adore Robert in all his roles. Even if the film or TV series he appeared in wasn't good.
He was about the only guy that coulda saved that show he did a good job
One of the biggest reasons, for sure!!
Addiction sucks so bad. Going through a recovery myself after losing my wife and business to my alcoholism. I feel him when he says he wishes he had a mentor. I had a boss for over ten years that was like a father to me, and when I decided to move and I lost that connection, I fell even harder. Good on him for getting it together, I'm accepting all inspiration from wherever I can.
The first thing I did after seeing T2 the first time was look for his name in the credits and I have not forgotten it since. He was an instant star and still is one of my favorite actors. I was so surprised and happy when he appeared in the _X-Files,_ one of my favorite series ever. Hearing him talk so honestly about his addiction and insecurity makes me respect him even more. Wishing him all the best!
I thought Robert was hilarious in Striptease as Demi Moore's ex-husband and wheelchair thief, lol. He's great for comedy too. Robert had way more range than Arnold who can really play one type of character.
@@Elly3981 Arnold did well in Kindergarten Cop
@@strafer8764 I know. What I meant is that he usually plays the matcho man type.
I've been sober 4 years and it's the best decision of my life. It was the hardest decision of my life, but it's Also the only reason why I'm alive.
If you haven't already, I'd throw in fasting and medicinal mushrooms. If there's lasting cellular damage from the abuse, it has the potential to turn cancerous. A 24 hour fast induces autophagy, your body consumes damaged cells and recycles their components. Reishi shrinks tumors in mice, and could act as a cancer preventative in humans. It increases killer t immune cell activity. I haven't been sick in 6 years.
You ain't alone. Coming up on 7 years, and man, you couldn't pay me to go back. But, it was tough. It does get easier... One day at a time... :)
How much were you drinking each day?
That’s great to hear …!!
A lot. My life was becoming unmanageable. AA saved my life, and no, it's not a cult or religious thing. If you feel like you need help, it's all suggestions. No one makes you do anything. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking, and we mean it. :)
Inside of you needs more recognition. Michael really gets folk to open up, warts n all.
HE WANTS TO GET INSIDE OF YOU _IF YAH KNOW WHAT I MEAN._
Yeah, first thing this show needs is a name change so it doesn't sound like something Bill Cosby came up with.
@@temite80 lol that guy made some stiff drinks I tell yah
I have a lot of respect for this man being so honest.
RP is the man. From Terminator, to Copland and Walk The Line; he always performs very very well.
These are types of interviews I enjoy watching. Laid back,honest and upfront
He was good in the X files.
Maybe didn’t replace Mulder, but Agent Doggett was pretty good.
I wish that Doggett and Reyes got their own spinoff.
Agreed
Agree! I loved him in X-Files and I do wish he and Reyes had gotten their own spinoff. Their characters kind of got shunted to the side and didn't have a good ending in my view.
Dudes got range. Terrifying I’m T2. Pathetic in Sopranos
Everything Robert Patrick has done. Has been excellent. From fire in the sky to peacemaker and T2. He's a legend.
His acting was flawless and so iconic. He will be in history just becausebof that role. It proves that even people with mental problems/addictions can produce something brilliant. I wish you the best and thank you for your amazing job
What it proves is that looks can carry you a long way and people will overlook your problems.
Loved him in The Unit!!
I became a big fan with his X Files gig. After that, he was a must-watch for any movie or series he was in. Actually, he popped up twice last weekend in The Night Agent series, and also in The Bridge to Terabithia. He nailed the Dad character so well as the harsh critical father who turns into a figure of insight and depth at the end. Yeah, he is a great and capable actor. I hope his best roles are still to come.
I forgot he was X Files. That was perfect replacement for Fox.
Kind of cynical, but then experiencing the weird Mulder cases opened his eyes. He was perfect in the role. 👍
@@whitebread940 Fun fact, the x files was canceled because someone decided there didn't need to be a show about government conspiracies, in the wake of 911. That's what the x files creator said anyway...
@@johnnymcblaze at least we got one or two movies instead 👍
Ppl don't kno how great he was on x! The accent, perfect.
Honesty goes a really long way. much respect for Robert.
We will always love ya Patrick!!!!
This guy just went up a few points. Thanks Mr. Patrick.
Absolutely loved him in Fire in the Sky and Striptease. I always thought Robert Patrick was an underrated actor.
Whoa,I’ve seen Fire in The Sky several times and did not even realize he was in it until I read this comment.Amazing Actor.
Yeah his hair was longer in that movie, kinda like how he said he felt he needed to change his look from T2.i remember renting that movie back in the day, fire in the sky with a couple friends drinking beers smoking hash lol
I've watched movies that were ok or not that great just because I wanted to see Robert Patrick, so yeah.
and copland
having good people around you is very important for success
I admire anyone who can get humble and honest enough to talk about this deep and honest stuff
Such honesty. Gifted actor.
In acting they have an "ensemble", if you watch Scorpion, whoever cast that show, each actor developed their characters so good, you would think they were really people, the humor was great too.
Robert Patrick is one of the most underrated character actors ever. He becomes the characters he plays so completely. Always interesting to watch.
Another “underrated” comment on CZcams.🙄🤢
@@blueberrycobblerin this case, it’s accurate. He’s one of the best yet lesser celebrated character actors of the modern era.
x-files, what josiah saw, terminator, the faculty, every role I've seen him in he absolutely knocks it out the park. Hope he's doing well these days.
He’s right up there with Gary Cole and Stephen Root. No matter how bad the script might be, they are ALWAYS good.
Pacino and DeNiro are only as good as the script. They can’t get away with that.
Hes pretty good in the show peacemaker, he plays john cenas dad.
Robert Patrick, I want to say your roll as the T-1000 was perfect nobody, I mean nobody could have played that part as you did, you became the part, I stand humbled by your commitment to that roll, bravo sir, bravo.
I do think that the franchise should have utilized the T-1000 in all the T-Movies as that was a critical model in the evolution of the other terminators.
Robert Patrick's one of those actors who kind of falls through the cracks a bit. He's done a lot of great work but most people don't recognize it at first until they give it a little bit of thought. And then then ya start to go back down memory lane and realize that the man's been in a ton of great projects.
Robert is a wonderful actor. It's a shame that he never got a starring role in his own movie.
@@Elly3981 eh, some people are just meant to be great back-up. And I guess he's one of those guys or gals. But sometimes it's those people who end up with the best careers because they can still get away with being themselves and still pick up work without having to sellout to Hollywood's bullshit. Ya get what I mean? And Patrick seems to be one of those types. So he's probably happy with what he's got. Steady work without the hassle of people being up his ass 24/7.
@@gimmethepinkelephant3685 Well, he's had some pretty good supporting roles and sometimes people are more intrigued by those characters than the actual starring one, but yeah. Robert seems pretty good at staying out of trouble and hasn't had any scandals that I'm aware of while Arnie has been discovered having a child out of wedlock with his housekeeper.
@@Elly3981 eh, I'm not too bothered by that stuff. Everyone has either their problems or someone in their family has. So I just kind of kick that crap to the wayside. But when you're in the spotlight it hits hard. And what I meant was that he's been able to weed his way through without cancel culture or anything else infecting his worklife. And that's a hard thing to do in Hollywood. Especially these days. I feel like we're living in Puritanical times, but in some kind of sick version of it where you're only ok if you bow down to that sickness. There doesn't seem to be any room anymore for people who just act normal according to Human Evolution...lol!
@@gimmethepinkelephant3685 Unfortunately, Hollywood isn't kind to most of its actors regardless of their age or how successful they've been in the past. If you're a public figure and make one tiny mistake, people don't want to forgive you or give you any slack either.
Love Robert Patrick. Such a cool dude 💕
Robert has such integrity telling the world what he went through. His role as T2 transcends anything Hollywood could have thrown at him. Little did he realise that at the time his role would be creating one of the most memorable enemies of all time. Also is that shirt deliberately looking like a police shirt, he still looks like he will pull you over!
Robert's problems are actually quite common among Hollywood actors whether it's drugs, alcohol, or getting in trouble with the law. People tend to expect a lot of you after such a big role and huge breakthrough.
life is a rollercoaster, ups and downs, smiles and frowns..
I liked how he played his role in “Walk the line”
James Cameron loved Robert Patrick because of this almost cat-like look for the new T2 and his ability to act the part brilliantly that contributed to T2 becoming one of the best movies in history. He was really great in The Sopranos too and Copland.
T2 is arguably the greatest action film ever. We watched it every time is was on TV. Robert Patrick is forever Goated for his role as the T1000
How about that Jan dude?
@@davehughesfarm7983 no one stopped you from adding anyone to that list 🙄
His role in T2 literally scared the shite out of my girlfriend at the time. He was so convincing as mechanical killer that it transcended "just" acting. Amazing acting Robert Patrick.
When Striptease came out a few years later, I just had to see it, not because I liked Demi Moore, but because I wanted to see how Robert looked when he laughed and smiled, something he obviously couldn't do playing the T-1000 on T2. I thought Robert was hilarious as Demi Moore's ex-husband and wheelchair thief.
Him going clean for the role says a lot about his character as a person. Especially because he NAILED!!! IT!!!
Its Amazing that Robert Patrick managed to overcome alcoholism AND degenerative gambling!
Getting slapped around by Tony Soprano usually clears that up
C’mon, it was just a stutter step!
Much respect to Robert. He was so honest in this interview
Nothing but love for Robert Patrick. He did a great job as the T-1000 scared the hell out of me as a kid in a good way, like he was the bad guy but he was bad ass.
A comeback in a Tarantino movie would be amazing both for the movie & for Mr. Patrick! Really seems like a great fit, too!
He is great in Peacemaker (newish TV Show)
Tarantino is such a cliché
As amazing as Arnold was, and always will be, the reason I saw T2 multiple times was the T1000 and Robert Patrick. The action sequences to start the film off were off the charts!! It’s interesting to hear that he had to clean it up and train like that for the role. Being in my late teens when I saw the movie, I thought he was perfect. This honesty, and openness is refreshing and I feel even can help people. I honestly can’t blame him for partying after T2. If he had been at it for a while, and then hit the jackpot right around thirty years old I think that’s what everyone hopes for, and been a dream come true. I would like to hear him talk about DieHard 2, that must have been a fun shoot as well.
I couldn't agree with you more!
Robert had to work hard before he finally hit the big time. Edward Furlong, on the other hand, got it without even trying. The kid literally had a huge acting role tossed right into his lap because he was at the right place, at the right time, and noticed by the right people. He had potential for a successful acting career as an adult but blew it. At least Robert was able to make good on his success and landed many more memorable roles. Eddie is pretty much forgotten.
God bless Robert Patrick.
It takes a real man to open up about his weaknesses and vulnerabilities.
I have extra respect for him now.
Seems like a genuine down-to-earth bloke.
So glad he’s got his life back on track.
Sudden fame isn't easy to handle for anyone. Robert was an adult when he hit the big time and he still had struggles. Imagine what it was like for Eddie Furlong. The kid literally ruined any chance he had at a successful acting career as an adult because of drugs and not being able to stay out of trouble.
I am 50 and have watched Terminator II 20? 30? times over the years, rewinding his scenes over and over again like a psycho.😮 But that aside, what a movie, and his parts, what a performance. Just iconic.
Only 30 times? ...Not even close to my number! :P
So very cool to hear you two talk with one another. The Unit (and of course T2) is one of my all-time favorite shows, and Poolhall Junkies is one of my very favorite films. Great stuff gentlemen.
Kicked ass on The X-Files.
Gotta appreciate the honesty in people like this, it’s so helpful to others in the same situation
Had no idea about this, and its incredibly brave of Robert to bring this up. He has such a tremendous talent, to think about what could've been.
Loved him from the time he appeared in T-2 as the T-1000. I remember saying (Because he was so good in the role) I hope he doesn’t get type casted? And went on to have such a great career! Loved him in everything he’s done. They don’t make em like this anymore! Robert Patrick ⭐️
Robert had many memorable roles but I'm pretty sure he's heard every joke and reference to the T-1000 when people talk about his other roles by now, lol.😅
That mad run after John Connor on a scrambler still gets the blood up
and they had to redo it because he caught the bike first take.
That chase scene played out in my dreams, lol!
A scrambler?? From what I remember, John Connor rode a Yamaha PW80 or an RT100. I think it was the latter, but I'd have to google it.
I guess it was an XR100. I swear I remember it being a Yamaha. I had a red and black '91 RT100 at the time.
@@southboundguitar I just have a scrambler in my head
Thats so nuts. Really appreciate this show
A breath of fresh air with such honesty. Life is a lesson.
Honest and straight forward dude.
He played a brilliant t1000. T2 was the best of all the terminator movies. Absolute incredible actor.👍👍
As a kid his T2 character really scared me so he did his job well
Very honest and open i love that true sign of maturity
Wow he was in such perfect physical shape that I never even would have guessed he was an alcoholic/substance abuser. Even if an addict gives up temporarily for a film you can still sort of tell they have issues. With him that never came through.
My ex-boyfriend was also an alcoholic but still very fit because he spent a lot of time working out and eating healthy foods.
@@Elly3981 How does he look now madam? Has the alcohol visibly aged him?
@@southlondon86 Well, considering that I haven't seen my ex in over 15 years, I can't say. But when I was with him, I know he did drink a lot and still managed to stay slim because he worked out constantly and at least ate healthy foods.
I loved his cameo in Wayne’s World. Just a beautiful gag.
Thanks for talking about this. Your performance in Fire In The Sky was totally underrated
Robert is an amazing actor! He's one of the greatest bad guys of all time. I just finished season 2 of Reacher and he did not disappoint! If a movie or show comes out with him in it i definitely watch it. Thanks for being brutally honest Robert about your struggles with alcohol.
Wow, incredible candid conversation. I really appreciate Roberts openness
Saw T2 in the theater in Canada and it was awesome and scary and amazing and Robert Patrick definitely carried the scope and epic nature of that films storyline. He’s great
I always knew him as the “liquid terminator”.
Nothing but love and support for Robert and his family. Thank you for all of the great flicks.
The more I see of Robert in interviews recently, the more I really like the guy. Thanks for sharing
He was great as Special Agent John Doggett in X-Files
It takes strong men like this being open to help so many others suffering from addictions feeling alone
Michael is a good interviewer. Glad Robert can open up and share his story. The first step to solving any problem is admitting there is one.
Always loved this guys acting. Great to hear the slight torment of the nuance of someones career. Really important.
How refreshing and open. Wish you well my friend.
Thank you for sharing!
Damn, Shout out to Robert Patrick.
I feel his pain. I’ve fallen short in the same way he has after accomplishing some great things artistically.
Thanks for your honesty Patrick!
Much respect for this man and his honesty
T2 came out at the beginning of 1991, filmed in 1990. He didn’t have another film credit until 1993. He’s right, T2 gave his career a lot of momentum and probably opened a lot of other doors but alcohol closed all of them.
That's inaccurate. He had two film credits in 1992. Wayne's World and The Cool Surface.
Robert's problem is pretty common with a lot of Hollywood actors.
Great job Michael.. Robert Patrick is 🥹awesome.
I'm 2 years sober this year! It's a beast struggling with addiction. ❤
Robert you're great man. It wasn't anybody's fault man it's just one of those things. Thanks for sharing your experience strength and hope.
As a former addict as well I never prescribed to the whole 12 step shit. It is possible to do it without it or with alternative means. If you don’t like it don’t think you can’t do it because you can.
12 step works for some, not for others.
Use whatever method works to get and stay clean.
Thx for sharing that, you are not the only one bro.
Great honesty, thank you!
Great actor. Thanx for your great work.
I’ve always enjoyed watching his performances. Even in the X-Files where he got so much hate. Great actor…
Robert was great in the X-Files but not every film or TV series he appeared in was good. I adore Robert Patrick but thought True Blood was stupid.