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Iconic Actor, 66, Shares ‘Extraordinary Experience' of Playing the Father of Two Different Musical Legends
Iconic Actor, 66, Shares 'Extraordinary Experience' of Playing the Father of Two Different Musical Legends originally appeared on Parade.
may be best known for his roles in the film Terminator 2: Judgment Day and the TV series The X-Files, but he's also played some significant roles as important real-life figures, including the fathers of and in two different music-related projects.
In the 2005 Cash biopic, Walk the Line, Patrick played Ray Cash. That same year, he starred as Vernon Presley in the CBS miniseries Elvis.
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Patrick recently took to Instagram to share his thoughts on the projects along with several photos from the Elvis miniseries.
'Playing Vernon Presley was an extraordinary experience for me, especially as an Elvis fan—it truly made the role unforgettable! Following my portrayal of Ray Cash in 'Walk the Line,' I felt a unique connection to the character, having already explored the dynamic of a father supporting a gifted musician. Johnny Rhys Meyers delivered an outstanding performance as Elvis, and the entire cast was simply fantastic! 👍🏼#blessedandgrateful,' Patrick wrote in the June 28 and even some fellow celebs, were quick to comment.
'My word you have great hair,' teased actor-comedian, who recently disclosed that he's undergone four hair transplants.
'What an amazing and stories career you have had, Robert. The list of incredible roles you have played in some of the most epic movies ever made is a testament to your incredible talent and versatility. Keep bringing it to us all!' one fan raved.
'What a gorgeous photo of screen father and son, you were both brilliant in Elvis miniseries. JRM gets a special shout out because he is my writing muse. Amazing series, yes and way better than the movie. Regards Tracey,' another posted.
'I think it's awesome that you not only played Johnny Cash's father but Elvis's father as well. I've always enjoyed that miniseries,' another fan posted.
Coincidentally, Patrick also has a music star in his family. His younger brother, , was a member of Nine Inch Nails before he started his own band Filter, best known for the alternative rock hit 'Hey Man Nice Shot.'
Iconic Actor, 66, Shares 'Extraordinary Experience' of Playing the Father of Two Different Musical Legends first appeared on Parade on Jun 30, 2025
This story was originally reported by Parade on Jun 30, 2025, where it first appeared.
