Patrick Schwarzenegger
Patrick Schwarzenegger | |
|---|---|
| Born | September 18, 1993 Santa Monica, California, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, entrepreneur |
| Years active | 2006–present |
| Known for | The Staircase, Gen V, The White Lotus (season 3) |
Patrick Arnold Shriver Schwarzenegger (born September 18, 1993) is an American actor and the son of Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver. He began his career with minor appearances in the early 2000s and has since taken leading roles in series such as The Staircase (2022), American Sports Story (2024), and the third season of The White Lotus (2025).
Early life and family
Schwarzenegger was born in Santa Monica, California, as the eldest child of Arnold Schwarzenegger, an Austrian-born actor and politician, and journalist Maria Shriver. His siblings include two older sisters, Katherine and Christina, a younger brother Christopher, and a younger half-brother on his father's side, Joseph Baena.
He holds dual citizenship in Austria and the United States, speaks English fluently with some knowledge of German, and maintains connections to Austria. He is also a first cousin to Patrick Knapp Schwarzenegger.
Schwarzenegger attended Brentwood School in Los Angeles, where he took private acting lessons. In 2012, he enrolled at the University of Southern California, graduating in 2016 from the USC Marshall School of Business with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree, concentrating in business administration and minoring in cinematic arts. During his time at USC, he was affiliated with the Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity.
Acting
Schwarzenegger's acting journey began at age 10 with a minor part in The Benchwarmers. He honed his craft alongside his father and pursued theater studies at USC while attending weekly sessions at Nancy Banks Studio. By age 15, he had launched his own clothing brand.
He played supporting characters in films such as Stuck in Love (2012), Grown Ups 2 (2013), and Scouts Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse (2015). His first leading role came in the 2018 romantic drama Midnight Sun, where he starred opposite Bella Thorne as part of a story centered on a teenage girl with a rare illness. In 2019, he appeared in the horror movie Daniel Isn't Real. The following year saw him feature in Echo Boomers, followed by a role in Netflix’s coming-of-age comedy-drama Moxie (2021).
In 2022, Schwarzenegger co-starred in HBO’s true crime miniseries The Staircase, sharing the screen with Colin Firth and Toni Collette. In 2023, he portrayed Luke Riordan / Golden Boy—a magnetic college student endowed with thermonuclear abilities—in Prime Video’s Gen V, a spin-off from The Boys. Most recently, he took on the role of Saxon Ratliff in the third season of The White Lotus.
Other ventures
In 2011 and 2012, Schwarzenegger gained experience interning under Academy Award-nominated producer John Davis. Subsequently, he became involved with Blaze Pizza franchises, opening locations including one at USC and another at The Grove in Los Angeles. He eventually divested his Blaze Pizza interests to invest in startups centered on healthier food and beverage options. His investment portfolio features brands like electrolyte mix Liquid I.V., protein coffee company Super Coffee, and vegan chicken producer Nuggs.
In 2020, together with his mother Maria Shriver—an advocate for Alzheimer's awareness—Schwarzenegger launched MOSH (Maria Owings Shriver Health), a brain nutrition and wellness brand that debuted on World Alzheimer's Day. Although MOSH emphasizes cognitive health, some specialists have pointed out that the product ingredients lack definitive scientific evidence supporting their effectiveness for brain function.
Personal life
Arnold Schwarzenegger lives in Los Angeles, California.
Between 2014 and 2015, he was romantically linked to singer Miley Cyrus. Since 2015, he has been in a relationship with model Abby Champion, with their engagement announced on December 26, 2023.
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | The Benchwarmers | Jock Kid Game No. 3 | |
| 2012 | Stuck in Love | Glen | |
| 2013 | Grown Ups 2 | Frat Boy Cooper | |
| 2015 | Scouts Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse | Jeff | |
| 2016 | Dear Eleanor | Bud | |
| 2017 | Go North | Caleb | |
| 2018 | Midnight Sun | Charlie Reed | |
| 2019 | Daniel Isn't Real | Luke/Daniel | |
| 2020 | Echo Boomers | Lance | |
| 2021 | Moxie | Mitchell Wilson | |
| Warning | Ben | ||
| 2022 | Stowaway | Michael |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Scream Queens | Thad Radwell | Episode: "Thanksgiving" |
| 2017 | The Long Road Home | Ben Hayhurst | Miniseries format |
| 2022 | The Staircase | Todd Peterson | Miniseries format |
| The Terminal List | Donny Mitchell | Appeared in three episodes | |
| 2023 | Gen V | Luke Riordan / Golden Boy | Recurring character across five episodes |
| 2024 | Shark Tank | Himself | Presenter for Mosh Business segment |
| American Sports Story | Tim Tebow | Featured in four episodes | |
| ' 'Secret Level' | ' 'The Kid (voice)' | ' 'Episode: "Armored Core: Asset Management"' | |
| ' '2025' | ' 'The White Lotus' | ' 'Saxon Ratliff' | ' 'Principal role in The White Lotus season 3' |
Music videos
| Year | Artist | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Ariana Grande featuring Big Sean | "Right There" | Romeo |