| Jerome Patrick | |
| Birth Date: | June 1, 1882 |
| Birth Place: | Dunedin, New Zealand |
| Death Place: | New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Occupation: | Actor |
| Years Active: | 1913 - 1924 |
| Spouse: | Grey Brunelle |
Jerome Patrick (June 2, 1883 - September 26, 1923)[1] was a New Zealand born American stage and film actor. Born Alexander Patrick, he worked as a dentist while acting locally and in Australia, where in 1912 he married Ethel Joan Meynelle, the daughter of a prominent Australian theatrical manager. He then moved to the US in 1914 and also spent time in Toronto, where he signed up for the Canadian Expeditionary Force during World War One (noting he had previously served four years with the New Zealand Hussars. He was discharged after 'several' nervous breakdowns, the doctor noting a previous heroin addiction and unstable nervous system, although completely abstaining from alcohol.
He made more of a name for himself on the Broadway stage before coming to films rather late at 36 in 1919. He appeared in 10 films between 1919 and 1924.[2]
He was born in New Zealand and died in New York, New York of 'nervous disorders'. His spouse was named Grey Brunelle.