Patrick John Flueger (born December 10, 1983) is an American actor, first known for a principal role as Shawn Farrell in the television series ''

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''. He currently appears in a lead role on '' Chicago P.D.'', playing Adam Ruzek.

Life and career

Patrick John Flueger was born in

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, on December 10, 1983, the eldest of three siblings. Flueger attended

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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

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series ''

'' (2004–07). While still working on ''The 4400'', Flueger got the role of Rusty in the film ''

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'', starring

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. In ''The World's Fastest Indian'', Flueger starred alongside

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. Flueger was later cast as the American version of the character Starr played in Outrageous Fortune, retitled in the U.S. version as '' Scoundrels'', airing on

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during the summer of 2010. He is slated to appear in several other movie roles, including Blowtorch Films' ''You Are Here'', '' The Job'' based on the Shem Bitterman play, and Chris Moore's ''Kill Theory''. In February 2010, Flueger was among those screen tested for the role of

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in the 2011 feature film. 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 ''

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''.

Filmography

Film

Television

References

External links

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PopGurls Interview: Patrick Flueger
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