Patrick Raymond Fugit American actor Date of Birth: 27.10.1982 Country: USA

1. Biography of Patrick Raymond Fugit
2. Early Career
3. Breakthrough in 'Almost Famous'
4. Further Success and Recent Work

Biography of Patrick Raymond Fugit

Patrick Raymond Fugit is an American actor who quickly achieved success in his career. He made his breakthrough playing the role of teenager William Miller, who becomes a journalist for the music magazine 'Rolling Stone' in director Cameron Crowe's drama 'Almost Famous' in 2000.

Early Career

Fugit's acting debut took place in seventh grade when he played the role of a cobbler in a school production of '12 Dancing Princesses'. Later, he received guest roles in two CBS television series - 'Promised Land' and 'Touched by an Angel' in 1998. In the same year, Fugit appeared in a horror TV movie about a giant black ant invasion called 'Legion of Fire'. In 2000, he was cast in the telefilm 'Beyond the Prairie: the True Story of Laura Ingalls Wilder'.

Breakthrough in 'Almost Famous'

Fugit had the opportunity to showcase his talent in the 'Oscar-winning' film 'Almost Famous', where he brilliantly portrayed the character of William Miller. The director saw the potential in casting a newcomer who could authentically portray a reporter and rock fan who joins the band 'Stillwater' on tour to write an article about them. Fugit perfectly embodied the innocent and passionate young man, despite his limited knowledge of 70s rock music. This role allowed Fugit to transfer his own personal experiences to his full-length debut.

Further Success and Recent Work

Following the success of 'Almost Famous', Fugit joined the cast of the drama 'White Oleander' in 2002 and played the role of the naive young drug addict Frisbee in the independent crime comedy 'Spun' in 2003. His next film was the satirical comedy 'Saved!' in 2004, which depicted the unexpected events that can occur in a church school.

Some of Fugit's recent works include his roles in the horror films 'The Horsemen' directed by Jonas Åkerlund and 'The Vampire's Assistant' directed by Paul Weitz, both released in 2009. Currently, Fugit is a member of the band 'Mushman' and is also taking flamenco guitar lessons, which can be heard in the song 'Mayday'.