Patrick Labyorteaux (born July 22, 1965 in Los Angeles, California) is an American actor. He has starred on TV and in film; his well known TV roles are on the hit NBC series Little House on the Prairie as Andrew 'Andy' Garvey from 1977-1981, and on the CBS hit series JAG as Lt. Cmdr. Bud Roberts from 1995-2005. Near the end of the series Patrick Labyorteaux's character lost his leg, leading to speculation that the actor had in fact lost his leg, but the show's spokesperson, Diane Ekeblad, stated, “I’m happy to report Patrick Labyorteaux has not suffered any injury regarding his leg. He’s just a very good actor,”
Patrick has starred in films; one of his well known roles is in the 1987 comedy film Summer School as football player Kevin Winchester. He also appeared in the 1989 cult film Heathers as mean jock Ram Sweeney.
Patrick has also done voices for cartoons like Spider-Man: The Animated Series and others.
Patrick is the brother of actor Matthew Laborteaux and actress Jane Laborteaux, and the son of Frances Marshall Laborteaux.
Patrick is married to actress Tina Albanese and they have a son together.
Some of the TV shows on which he has made guest appearances include Starsky and Hutch, 21 Jump Street, Living Single and Yes, Dear.
Selected filmography
Wildfire (2008)
Redemption of the Ghost (2003)
Hollywood Palms (2001)
National Lampoon's Last Resort (1994)
Ghoulies III: Ghoulies Go to College (1993)
3 Ninjas (1992)
Ski School (1991)
Heathers (1989)
Summer School (1987)
Little House on the Prairie (1977-1981)
Mame (1974)
References
^ Ask American Profile Accessed 6/22/02. Speculation was fueled by multiple earlier episodes (such as Boomerang pt II) where references were made to Bud's "trick knee" that prevented him from running after a suspected bad guy. Later in "Jag-a-thon" Bud tries to get out of running in a race, but he is shown running in shorts.
External links
Patrick Labyorteaux at the Internet Movie Database
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Categories: 1965 births | Living people | American film actors | American television actors | California actors | People from Los Angeles, California
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