Patrick Roper

A worldly, intelligent performer who stands out in most rooms for his towering height and authoritative demeanor, Patrick can often be seen inhabiting characters that combine an aloof, stoic presence, with a complex moral compass. He has brought a powerful, uncompromising, and naturalistic style to his work on screen for playing intense antagonists, strong anti-heroes, and often very damaged characters who are at a profound crossroads in life. Patrick appeared in 2022 as the curt pharmacist Kevin in the pilot episode of Panhandle (2022). He had recurring guest star role of Ryder, the intimidating brother of series regular Trinity Whiteside's character Preston, on Tyler Perry's Sistas on BET in 2021. Also in 2021, he appeared in the final chapter (1666) of the highly anticipated Fear Street Trilogy on Netflix. He played a powerful supporting role as the cruel Hank Beaumont, opposite star Dayo Okeniyi, in the 2020 Pre-Civil War thriller Emperor. He can also be seen in his recurring role as the eternally downbeat Ken in the 2019 hit comedy series Florida Girls opposite series creator and star Laura Chinn. A native of Seattle, WA, he has worked in theatre and film since he was a teenager and spent most of his summers attending plays and workshops at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival in Ashland. After school he worked in theatre in the Seattle area, later joining the Washington Shakespeare Festival where he received outstanding reviews for his ability to perform Shakespeare in a n…