Patrick Thomas, a native of San Francisco, embarked on a remarkable journey at the tender age of 17 by joining the esteemed United States Marine Corps. Following his distinguished service, he seized the opportunity to hone his craft by auditioning and subsequently securing a prestigious scholarship to train at the renowned The Second City in Los Angeles.
Thomas's professional acting career took flight with a notable appearance in the made-for-TV film Antony and Cleopatra (1984),which boasted an impressive cast featuring the accomplished Timothy Dalton and the talented Lynn Redgrave.