Patrick Reynolds is a seasoned character actor and leading man who has been actively working in the entertainment industry since 1975. Born into a notable family, his grandfather, RJ Reynolds, was the founder of the tobacco company, but after his father, RJ Reynolds Jr., passed away due to smoking-related health issues, Patrick turned against the tobacco industry and became a prominent anti-smoking advocate.
As a skilled actor, Patrick typically plays characters aged 55 to 70 and resumed his acting career in November 2020. He is proficient in a range of accents and is also a talented voiceover artist. In addition to his acting work, Patrick co-authored a critically acclaimed and bestselling book about his family, titled "The Gilded Leaf," which is currently being developed into a TV series.
Patrick has been utilizing his acting skills as a speaker, which has helped him maintain his acting chops. For video clips from his recent live talks, viewers can visit www.Tobaccofree.org/clips, and his recent TV news interviews are available at www.Tobaccofree.org/tv.
Throughout his career, Patrick has appeared in films alongside notable actors such as John Huston, Tony Randall, Anjelica Huston, Shelley Duvall, and others. He was trained by renowned acting coaches Lee Strasberg, Milton Katselas, Peggy Feurey, Justin Smith, and Charles Conrad. Notably, his classmates at Milton Katselas included Michelle Pfeiffer and Patrick Swayze. Patrick has also studied singing with Arthur Joseph, who coached the Eagles, and sings professionally.
To stay updated on Patrick's latest projects and roles, fans can subscribe to his YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/channel/UC8BxPUkBNjvGhQDWXFD6mHw.
In his personal life, Patrick has been married to Alexandra Olympios, his second wife, since 2007. The couple resides in Los Angeles and has a son born in 2009.
