Biography
Patrick Burch is an American SAG-AFTRA actor whose work spans television, film, and theater. Based in Los Angeles, with professional roots in Chicago and New York, Burch is known for grounded, character-driven performances that balance authority, working-class grit, and dry, understated humor.
On television, Burch has appeared in a wide range of scripted series including Hacks, 1923, Outer Range, Duster, Dave, and Pam & Tommy. He is particularly recognized for his recurring role as Judge Roy Garrett on 1923, where his measured presence and moral ambiguity contributed to the show’s period realism and dramatic tension.
His feature film work includes roles in On Swift Horses and Robots, as well as numerous independent films such as Mical, The Judas Run, Advent, Lake Alice, and I Am Virgin. Across these projects, Burch has played characters ranging from institutional authority figures to blue-collar outsiders, often bringing a restrained intensity or unexpected humor to the screen.
Burch has an extensive theater background, with performances in productions including Paradise Lost, Wonder of the World, It Is Magic, and The Foul Stench of Death. His stage work helped shape a performance style rooted in specificity, listening, and emotional truth.
He has trained with a variety of respected acting teachers and programs, including Howard Fine, Amy Lyndon, Doug Warhit, Jack Plotnick, HB Studio in New York City, and Upright Citizens Brigade. His training reflects a strong foundation in both dramatic technique and improvisational comedy.
In addition to acting, Burch continues to develop original material and remains active in independent film and television projects.
