Patrick John Flueger (born December 10, 1983) is an American actor, first known for a principal role as Shawn Farrell in the television series The 4400. He currently appears in a lead role on Chicago P.D., playing Adam Ruzek.
Life and career Patrick John Flueger was born in Red Wing, Minnesota, on December 10, 1983, the eldest of three siblings. Flueger attended Red Wing High School graduating in 2002. Flueger's first significant role was in the Disney film The Princess Diaries. Next, Flueger followed several television appearances, including JAG, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, and CSI: Miami. He then landed the role of Shawn Farrell in the USA Network series The 4400 (2004–07). While still working on The 4400, Flueger got the role of Rusty in the film The World's Fastest Indian, starring Anthony Hopkins. In The World's Fastest Indian, Flueger starred alongside Antony Starr. Flueger was later cast as the American version of the character Starr played in Outrageous Fortune, retitled in the American version as Scoundrels, airing on ABC during the summer of 2010.
He is also known for his role as Chuck in the 2011 "Footloose" remake.
Since 2011, his performances have been credited using his full name - Patrick John Flueger.
In August 2013, Flueger joined the cast for the Chicago Fire spin-off Chicago P.D. as rookie officer Adam Ruzek. The show premiered January 8, 2014.
He has also appeared in episodes of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit and Criminal Minds.
Filmography
Film Year Title Role Notes2001Jeremiah Hart2005Rusty2007SpinRyan2009Kill TheoryMichaelBubbaBrothersPrivate Joe Willis2010VideoDome Rent-O-RamaDickShort filmMother's DayIzaak 'Ike' Koffin2011FootlooseChuck Cranston2013Present TraumaKeithShort film2014San PatriciosSean DonnellySean2015LoadedEthan2016Lawless RangeSean Donnelly2017Phil Lodge2018Lawless RangeSean Donnelly2027 Only YouHarold Speck
Television Year Title Role Notes2002SeptupletsZeke WildeUnaired pilot2003Judging AmyMark ThurberEpisode: "Judging Eric"'Pipe' KeithEpisode: "Miss American Pipe"CSI: MiamiBrad KennerEpisode: "Freaks and Tweaks"Boston PublicJoseph PragerEpisode: "Chapter Sixty-Seven"Twelve Mile RoadWill CoffeyTV filmGrounded for LifeCalebEpisode: "Been Caught Stealing"JAGP.O. Miles YatesEpisode: "Pulse Rate"2004Law & Order: Special Victims UnitAiden ConnorEpisode: "Families"ParadiseLuke ParadiseTV filmIt's All RelativeLanceEpisode: "Tackleboxxx/The Love Below"2004–2007Shawn FarrellMain role2010ScoundrelsLogan West / Cal WestMain role2013Hatfields & McCoysJack McCoyUnaired pilotCriminal MindsPaul WestinEpisode: "Broken"Warehouse 13Ranger Evan SmithEpisode: "Parks and Rehabilitation"2014–presentChicago FireAdam RuzekRecurring roleChicago P.D.Main role2017Special SkillsPaddyEpisode: "We Are Party Animals"2019BetaChadTV series, post-productionChicago MedAdam RuzekGuest Star20224400Caleb
References
External links
PopGurls Interview: Patrick Flueger