Jason Patric (born June 17, 1966) is an American film, television and stage actor, perhaps best known for his roles in such films as The Lost Boys and The Alamo (in which he played James Bowie).
Grandson of legendary actor Jackie Gleason (I).
Son of actor-playwright Jason Miller (I)
Owns a 90lb. Vietnamese potbellied pig named Fergus.
His first film job was as a production assistant in the 1982 film version of That Championship Season (1982).
Born in Queens, New York, USA
His mother's name is Linda Miller (I), sister's name is Jennifer, brother's name is Jordan and half-brother's name is Joshua John Miller, who is an actor and author.
When his best friend Kiefer Sutherland broke off his engagement with Julia Roberts (I) in the early '90s, Julia ran off to Europe with Jason, and the two were eventually a couple.
Turned down the lead role of Mitch Mcdeere in Firm, The (1993), the role then went to Tom Cruise.
Son of actress Linda Miller (I).
Turned down the role of Jesus in Mel Gibson (I)'s Passion of the Christ, The (2004).
Attended Don Bosco Prep, a prestigious all-boys school in northern New Jersey.
Downed shots of Tabasco sauce between takes of his death scene in "The Alamo" to make it as realistic as possible.
Is very good friends with Laura Dern.
