Patrick Duffy is an American television actor and director best known for his role as Bobby Ewing on the CBS primetime soap opera Dallas (1978-1991) and its continuation (2012-2014). He also gained recognition for playing Frank Lambert on the ABC sitcom Step by Step (1991-1998) and Stephen Logan on the CBS daytime soap opera The Bold and the Beautiful. Additionally, Duffy played a lead character's father in the 2014 NBC sitcom Welcome to Sweden.
March 17, 1949: Patrick Duffy Born
On March 17, 1949, Patrick Duffy was born. He is an American television actor and director.
1949: Born in Townsend, Montana
In 1949, Patrick Duffy was born in Townsend, Montana, to tavern owners Patrick Mor Terence and Marie Duffy.
1971: Graduated from the University of Washington
In 1971, Patrick Duffy graduated from the University of Washington with a degree in drama.
1974: Married Carlyn Rosser
In 1974, Patrick Duffy married Carlyn Rosser, a professional ballerina.
1977: Landed Role in Man from Atlantis
In 1977, Patrick Duffy landed the role of Mark Harris in the short-lived television series Man from Atlantis.
1978: Got Big Break in Dallas
In early 1978, Patrick Duffy got his big break in the role of Bobby Ewing on the prime-time soap opera Dallas.
1979: Appeared in Knots Landing
Between 1979 and 1982, Patrick Duffy appeared in several episodes of the spin-off series Knots Landing.
1982: Appeared in Knots Landing
Between 1979 and 1982, Patrick Duffy appeared in several episodes of the spin-off series Knots Landing.
April 1983: Hit with 'Together We're Strong'
In April 1983, Patrick Duffy had a hit in Europe with "Together We're Strong", a duet with French female singer Mireille Mathieu. The single reached No. 5 in the Netherlands.
1985: Left Dallas
In 1985, Patrick Duffy opted to leave the series Dallas, with his character being killed off onscreen.
November 18, 1986: Parents Murdered
On November 18, 1986, Patrick Duffy's parents were murdered at their tavern in Boulder, Montana, during an armed robbery.
1986: Returned to Dallas
In 1986, Patrick Duffy returned to Dallas in the famous shower scene, rendering the entire 1985–1986 season "just a dream."
1991: Dallas Ended and Starred in Step by Step
In 1991, Dallas ended its run and Patrick Duffy began his role as Frank Lambert on the ABC sitcom Step by Step.
1991: Began Role on Step by Step
In 1991, Patrick Duffy began another television role, as Frank Lambert on the family sitcom Step by Step.
1991: Dallas Cancellation
In 1991, Patrick Duffy remained with the series Dallas until its cancellation.
1996: Appeared in J.R. Returns
In 1996, Patrick Duffy appeared in the Dallas reunion television film J.R. Returns, which he also co-produced.
1998: Step by Step Ended
In 1998, the sitcom Step by Step, starring Patrick Duffy as Frank Lambert, concluded.
2001: Miller Appeared Before Parole Board
In 2001, Kenneth Miller, one of the murderers of Patrick Duffy's parents, appeared before the Montana Parole board after Sean Wentz recanted his story. Miller was denied clemency in 2001.
2004: Reunion Special
In 2004, Patrick Duffy reunited with many of his Dallas co-stars for the non-fiction television special Dallas Reunion: The Return to Southfork.
2006: Recurring Role on The Bold and the Beautiful
In 2006, Patrick Duffy began a recurring role on the daytime soap opera The Bold and the Beautiful as Stephen Logan.
2006: Starred in The Bold and the Beautiful
In 2006, Patrick Duffy began his role as Stephen Logan on the CBS daytime soap opera The Bold and the Beautiful.
December 2007: Kenneth Miller Released on Parole
Kenneth Miller, one of the men convicted of murdering Patrick Duffy's parents, was released on parole in December 2007.
July 2008: Hosted Bingo America
From April to July 2008, Patrick Duffy hosted Bingo America, a partially interactive game show on GSN.
2011: Left The Bold and the Beautiful
In 2011, Patrick Duffy left his role as Stephen Logan on the CBS daytime soap opera The Bold and the Beautiful.
2015: Sean Wentz Granted Parole
In 2015, Sean Wentz, one of the two men convicted of murdering Patrick Duffy's parents in 1986, was granted parole.
2017: Wife Carlyn Rosser Died
Patrick Duffy's wife, Carlyn Rosser, died in 2017.
2020: Relationship with Linda Purl
In 2020, Patrick Duffy entered into a relationship with actress Linda Purl.
2021: Interview with David A. Weiner
In a 2021 interview with David A. Weiner, Duffy credited his sister with teaching him the swimming techniques necessary for his first career break.
2022: Returned to The Bold and the Beautiful
In 2022, Patrick Duffy returned to his role as Stephen Logan on the CBS daytime soap opera The Bold and the Beautiful.
2023: Continued Role in The Bold and the Beautiful
In 2023, Patrick Duffy continued his role as Stephen Logan on the CBS daytime soap opera The Bold and the Beautiful.
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