Jim Fitzpatrick

At A Glance

Jim Fitzpatrick joined the cast of "All My Children" in June, 1995, as Pierce Riley. Pierce is a loner who fled from society after suffering a traumatic event during army service in El Salvador. He has formed bonds with two other society "misfits," Laura Kirk and Janet Green, who have found solace in Pierce's isolated cabin in the woods.

Jim was born in Omaha, Nebraska, but grew up and attended high school in Seminole, Florida. Jim graduated from Illinois State University, and studied acting at the Actors Studio.

Jim appeared in many feature films, including "The Curse of the Starving Class" with James Woods, "The Glass Shield," "The Last Spring," "Crazy in Love" and "D.A.R.Y.L."

Television credits include "South of Sunset," "Sweating Bullets," "Guts and Glory," "Anything But Love," "Tour of Duty," "Designing Women," "The New Gidget," "Miami Vice," "Days of our Lives," "Santa Barbara" and "Capitol."

Jim has also starred in over 35 plays in theaters around the country. Productions include "A Streetcar Named Desire," "Barefoot in the Park," "Seascape" and "Love is a Lemon."

Before becoming an actor, Jim played football with the Tampa Bay Bandits (owned by Burt Reynolds) from 1983-1985.

Jim is married to actress Jodi Knotts and they are the proud parents of baby Jamieson, born August 11, 1994. Jim enjoys writing screenplays, theatrical plays and poetry. He is an avid painter and likes to sing blues and jazz.

Jim left the role of Pierce Riley in early May 1996 in a shroud of controversy.

Acting Portfolio: TELEVISION

The District T.A.C. Team Captain Weston Buell 2003 Threat Matrix Camp Pendleton Security Chief Robert Burkehart, in episode: "Doctor Germ" October 2nd, 2003 ER Lt. Col. McGreun, in episode: "First Snowfall" November 21st, 2002 Enterprise Commander Williams 2002 - 2004 All My Children Pierce Riley June 1995 to May 1996 General Hospital Dr. Pierce Dorman (#1) 1994-1995

Acting Portfolio: FILM

Dolphin Tal Max Connellan 2011 The Adventure Scouts Allen Daniels 2010 The Belly of the Beast Adam Simeon 2007 Hallows Point Detective Frank Cates 2007 The Indian Vince 2007 Blood Ranc Spider 2006 Distortion Cop Buddy 2006 Elizabethtown Rusty 2005 Satan's Little Helper Pinoccio 2004 An American Reunion Jamie Tesch 2003 A Hollywood Story Tommy 2001 American Friends & Lovers Jamie Tesch 2001 Also producer and storywriter The Code Conspiracy John Davis 2000 US Seals Mike Bradley 1999 Operation Delta Force III: Clear Target Skip Lang 1998 Armageddon NORAD Tech 1998 Little Ghost Tony 1997 The Glass Shield Jim Ryan 1994 WormKiller's Last Spring John 1994 Curse of the Starving Class Emerson 1994 D.A.R.Y.L. Tascom Security Guard 1985 Cocoon Dock Worker 1985 Glory Days Steve Street 1979 Game Show Models Assistant Agent 1977

Vital Statistics

PLACE OF BIRTH: Omaha, NE

DATE OF BIRTH: August 28

HEIGHT: 5'11"

HAIR: Brown

EYES: Green

CHILDREN: Jamison "J.J." (1994) and Jadon (1996).