Bobby Ewing is the compassionate younger brother of J.R. Ewing. The current proprietor of Southfork and the unofficial Ewing caretaker, Bobby is determined to protect those he loves the most, his family. Bobby is thrilled with the development of Ewing Energies and supports son Christopher's alternative energy plan 100 percent. He also has Christopher's back when it comes to tracking down the real Becky Sutter in order to prove his son's marriage was a fraud. Bobby will turn out to be the rock and support system his wife Ann needs as she discovers shocking information about her daughter, who was kidnapped years ago. Even though Bobby is still recovering from his bout with cancer, he will do whatever it takes to safeguard his family, even if it means making significant sacrifices to see that happen.
A celebrated actor who discovered his talent as a young teenager, Patrick Duffy has captivated audiences for 34 years as a familiar face on some of television's most beloved series.
Recently, Duffy reprised his iconic role as Bobby Ewing in the TNT continuation of the 1980's drama series Dallas. Duffy was an original cast member of the 1978 series, starring in all 14 seasons. The series was nominated for numerous Emmy and Golden Globes and won the People's Choice Award for Favorite TV Dramatic Program for three consecutive years from 1980-1982 and again in 1987. In the 2012 series Duffy stars opposite a notable cast including original cast members Larry Hagman, Linda Gray, as well as new cast members Brenda Strong, Josh Henderson and Jesse Metcalfe, Jordana Brewster and Julie Gonzalo. The series was renewed for a second season with 15 episodes set to premiere in January 2013.
Duffy was also previously seen on the popular ABC sitcom, Step by Step where he starred as Frank Lambert, the husband of Carol Lambert played by Suzanne Somers. The series, which had a successful run from 1991 to 1998, was set in Port Washington, Wisconsin and was based on the typical situations that arise when two families are brought together under one roof, and as one big stepfamily. The series was part of ABC's TGIF lineup.
Additionally, Duffy had a longstanding role in the CBS daytime soap opera, The Bold and the Beautiful, starring as Stephen Logan. Since its premiere in 1987, the show has become the most-watched soap in the world, with an audience of an estimated 26.2 million viewers. Duffy was also seen as the lead character in the sci-fi adventure series, Man From Atlantis starring as Mark Harris, who was believed to be the only surviving citizen of the lost civilization of Atlantis. He possessed exceptional gifts, including the ability to breathe underwater and superhuman strength. Harris is recruited by the Foundation for Oceanic Research, a governmental agency that conducts top-secret research and explores the depths of the ocean in a sophisticated submarine called the Cetacean. In addition, Duffy has made dozens of movies for television and hosted dozens more specials.
On the big screen, Duffy was most recently seen in the 2010 romantic comedy You Again opposite Sigourney Weaver and Jamie Lee Curtis. Duffy played Weaver's high school sweetheart, Richie Phillips.
As for the stage, Duffy appeared on the West End in London in Art in 2000 and also had a stint in the UK's traditional Panto.
Married for years with two adult children (playwright Padraic, 37, and actor/producer Conor, 32), Duffy lives on his small ranch in Oregon.
