Born in 1993, Patrick Schwarzenegger is the eldest son of renowned actors Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver. While having such influential parents in the entertainment industry provides unique opportunities, Patrick attributes a significant part of his success to his brother-in-law, Chris Pratt. Chris played an instrumental role in helping Patrick secure a pivotal character in the industry.

Reflecting on his experience, Patrick recounted an encouraging moment when Chris suggested, “Hey, there’s this exciting young role, Donny Mitchell, where you’ll be the youngest in the platoon.” In an interview with Jimmy Kimmel in 2022, Patrick elaborated on Chris’s advice: “To land this role, you need to immerse yourself into the character. This means gaining 20 pounds, undergoing tactical training, and mastering the body language and movements typical of a military character.”

Patrick highlighted that training alongside actual Navy SEALs was an incredible opportunity, describing it as “a dream come true.” Following this experience, he enjoyed other remarkable moments in his career, including portraying Saxon Ratliff in the critically acclaimed series The White Lotus and playing Tim Tebow in FX’s American Sports Story.

Despite his advantageous connections, Patrick emphasizes the importance of dedication and hard work in his craft. “I understand that some may claim I landed this role purely because of my father’s fame,” he stated in an interview with The Sunday Times in February 2025 regarding his character in The White Lotus. “What they fail to recognize is the decade I have invested in acting classes, participating in weekly school plays, dedicating countless hours to developing my characters, and enduring numerous rejected auditions throughout my journey.”

In addition to his flourishing acting career, Patrick is about to embark on a new and exciting chapter in his life: marriage. He proposed to his girlfriend, model Abby Champion, in December 2023, marking a significant milestone in their relationship.