Dan Patrick
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Daniel Patrick Pugh (born May 15, 1956), known professionally as Dan Patrick, is an American sportscaster, radio personality, and actor from Mason, Ohio. He hosts The Dan Patrick Show broadcast on radio on Premiere Radio Networks and streaming on Peacock. He co-hosted NBC's Football Night in America and serves as a senior writer for Sports Illustrated. He worked at ESPN for 18 years, where he often anchored the weeknight and Sunday 11 p.m. edition of SportsCenter. Before working with ESPN, Patrick was known by his surname, "Dan Pugh", as an on-air personality with the album rock-formatted WVUD and then, WTUE in Dayton, Ohio (1979–1983). Patrick was then a sports reporter for CNN (1983–89), where his assignments included the World Series, NBA Finals and Winter Olympics. From 1989–1995, Patrick did a daily sports segment for Bob and Brian, a syndicated Wisconsin-area morning show, and in the early 1990s, he did sports updates for the Columbus, Ohio, Rock Station WLVQ and appeared on the morning show "Wags and Elliot."
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Dan Patrick reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 24 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Comedy
The majority of Dan Patrick's filmography leans towards the Comedy genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 33% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Dan Patrick remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Bye Bye Barry, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Dan Patrick Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Dan Patrick's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Dan Patrick.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Happy Gilmore 2 | Pat Daniels | Hit | Similar → |
| 2024 | Untold: Sign Stealer | Self - Archival Footage | Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | Bye Bye Barry | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | Hustle | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | Home Team | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2020 | Hubie Halloween | School Principal | Average | Similar → |
| 2018 | The Week Of | Manager | Average | Similar → |
| 2017 | He Did Go All the Way: A Chris Berman Tribute | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 2016 | The Do-Over | Auto Store Lou | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | The Ridiculous 6 | Abe Lincoln | Flop | Similar → |
| 2015 | Pixels | White House Reporter #1 | Average | Similar → |
| 2014 | Blended | Dick | Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | Grown Ups 2 | Gym Teacher | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | That's My Boy | Randall Morgan | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | Jack and Jill | Dan Patrick | Flop | Similar → |
| 2011 | Just Go with It | Tanner Patrick | Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | Grown Ups | Norby The Ride Guy | Average | Similar → |
| 2008 | The House Bunny | Cop | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry | NY Cop | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | The Benchwarmers | Poker Guy #2 A.K.A. O'Malley | Average | Similar → |
| 2005 | The Longest Yard | Officer Jack Pugh | Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | The Waterboy | Dan Patrick | Average | Similar → |
| 1998 | BASEketball | Dan Patrick | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | The Definite Maybe | Self | Flop | Similar → |
Dan Patrick - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Dan Patrick?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Dan Patrick is "Bye Bye Barry" with a rating of 7.9/10.
How many movies has Dan Patrick acted in?
Dan Patrick has been featured in at least 24 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Dan Patrick?
Other notable films include "Hustle", "Blended", and "Untold: Sign Stealer".