Patrick J. Nicolas
- Actor
Patrick is a Haitian American actor born in "Little Haiti" Miami, FL but grew up in Haiti's capital city, Port-au-Prince.
Patrick didn't have any friends growing up in Haiti. However, where he lacked in friends, he made up in having a very creative imagination which he would use to keep himself busy.
Being at home a lot in Haiti as a kid, Patrick loved watching Hollywood films. Determined, bold, Intense creative characters especially fascinated Patrick.
Those heroes and villains filled him with empowerment, inspiration, courage, strength, and determination. Patrick dreamed of becoming an actor, dreamed of empowering and inspiring other people just as these characters have done for him as a kid.
At the age of 10, Patrick moved back to the U.S. to live with his mother Claire, and siblings Claire, Joshua, and Elijah in Houston, TX.
Patrick compiled a series of shorts and independent films. In 2009 Patrick drove to Los Angeles, CA in his 2001 Saturn with about $1,000 in his pocket.
However, after bouncing from place to place trying to find a stable job and a home, Patrick would later find himself homeless for a total of eight and a half years.
Despite Patrick's struggles living in his car for so many years, he was even more determined. He didn't quit, never gave up hope even today. Patrick never wen't back home. Instead, he began rebuilding himself.
Inspired by other successful individuals, Patrick found an anchor in very early morning intense workouts, daily reading for personal growth, and acting training to sharpen his skills.
Patrick continue to use these lessons and experiences to empower others to reach their goals and dreams.
It didn't take long before Patrick would find work in films and in television shows such as Modern Family and even a national commercial.
Patrick can be seen in his latest lead role as Micah in the well received short film "Default Mode" written and directed by McKinley Bundick which was premiered at Baldwin Hills Cinemark.
Patrick currently resides in Los Angeles.
Patrick didn't have any friends growing up in Haiti. However, where he lacked in friends, he made up in having a very creative imagination which he would use to keep himself busy.
Being at home a lot in Haiti as a kid, Patrick loved watching Hollywood films. Determined, bold, Intense creative characters especially fascinated Patrick.
Those heroes and villains filled him with empowerment, inspiration, courage, strength, and determination. Patrick dreamed of becoming an actor, dreamed of empowering and inspiring other people just as these characters have done for him as a kid.
At the age of 10, Patrick moved back to the U.S. to live with his mother Claire, and siblings Claire, Joshua, and Elijah in Houston, TX.
Patrick compiled a series of shorts and independent films. In 2009 Patrick drove to Los Angeles, CA in his 2001 Saturn with about $1,000 in his pocket.
However, after bouncing from place to place trying to find a stable job and a home, Patrick would later find himself homeless for a total of eight and a half years.
Despite Patrick's struggles living in his car for so many years, he was even more determined. He didn't quit, never gave up hope even today. Patrick never wen't back home. Instead, he began rebuilding himself.
Inspired by other successful individuals, Patrick found an anchor in very early morning intense workouts, daily reading for personal growth, and acting training to sharpen his skills.
Patrick continue to use these lessons and experiences to empower others to reach their goals and dreams.
It didn't take long before Patrick would find work in films and in television shows such as Modern Family and even a national commercial.
Patrick can be seen in his latest lead role as Micah in the well received short film "Default Mode" written and directed by McKinley Bundick which was premiered at Baldwin Hills Cinemark.
Patrick currently resides in Los Angeles.
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