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Patrick Ball
Born
Patrick Marron Ball

(1989-11-10) November 10, 1989 (age 36)
Summerfield, North Carolina, U.S.
Education
OccupationActor
Years active2012–present

Patrick Marron Ball[1] (born November 10, 1989)[2] is an American actor. He is best known for his role as Dr. Frank Langdon on the HBO Max medical drama television series The Pitt (2025–present).

Biography

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Ball grew up in Summerfield, North Carolina.[3] His father is a paramedic and his mother is an emergency room nurse.[4][5] He attended Northwest Guilford High School.[6][7]

After moving to New York City and spending five years acting in local theater productions throughout the United States, he received a Certificate in Drama from the David Geffen School of Drama at Yale University in 2022.[1][6] That year, he also received a BFA from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, which allowed his Certificate in Drama to be converted to a Master of Fine Arts degree.[6]

He made his television debut as a guest on Law & Order in 2023.[8] In 2025, he began playing Dr. Frank Langdon on the HBO Max medical drama television series The Pitt.[9] He also starred as Prince Hamlet in Robert O'Hara's production of Hamlet at the Mark Taper Forum from May to July 2025.[10][11]

Acting credits

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Television

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Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2023 Law & Order Jason Wheeler Episode: "Almost Famous" [8]
2025–present The Pitt Dr. Frank Langdon Main role; 16 episodes [12]

Theater

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Year Title Role Venue Notes Ref.
2012 Romeo and Juliet Sampson High Point Theatre [13]
2015 Shining City Laurence Barrington Stage Company [14]
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof Brick Triad Stage [15]
2016 Sex with Strangers Ethan TheaterWorks [16]
All My Sons Chris Repertory Theatre of St. Louis [17]
2017 Sex with Strangers Ethan Hurst Theatre [18]
The Lover John Shakespeare Theatre Company [19]
The Collection Bill
2023 The XIXth Peter Norman Old Globe Theatre [20]
Waiting in the Wings: The Musical Bob Theatre at St. Clements Off-Broadway [21]
Las Aventuras de Juan Planchard Michael Colony Theatre [22]
2025 Hamlet Prince Hamlet Mark Taper Forum Los Angeles [23]
2026 Becky Shaw Andrew Hayes Theater Broadway [24]

Awards and nominations

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Award Year Category Nominated work Result Ref.
Critics' Choice Television Awards 2026 Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series The Pitt Nominated [25]

References

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  1. ^ a b "2021 & 2022 Commencement Program". David Geffen School of Drama at Yale University. May 23, 2022. p. 2. Retrieved April 13, 2025 – via Issuu.
  2. ^ Sarkar, Ishani (January 23, 2026). "Who is Patrick Ball, the actor who plays Dr Frank Langdon in The Pitt?". South China Morning Post. Retrieved January 27, 2026.
  3. ^ Buchanan, Bruce (April 26, 2018). "Triad Stage will present Preston Lane's 'The Passion of Teresa Rae King'". News & Record. Retrieved April 15, 2025.
  4. ^ Rice, Lynette (March 7, 2025). "'The Pitt' Star Patrick Ball On His Character's Shocking Reveal & What Will Happen Next". Deadline. Retrieved April 13, 2025.
  5. ^ Jacobs, Meredith (March 6, 2025). "'The Pitt': Noah Wyle & Patrick Ball Break Down Major Robby & Langdon Fight". WFMZ. Retrieved April 15, 2025.
  6. ^ a b c Clarey, Brian (June 2, 2025). "Patrick Ball's Big Break". University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Retrieved June 2, 2025.
  7. ^ Buchanan, Bruce (April 24, 2005). "Three schools qualify for Odyssey of the Mind World Finals". News & Record. Retrieved April 15, 2025.
  8. ^ a b Otterson, Joe (July 12, 2024). "Max Medical Procedural 'The Pitt' Starring Noah Wyle Sets Main Cast". Variety. Retrieved April 13, 2025.
  9. ^ Bloom, Mike (March 6, 2025). "'The Pitt' Star Patrick Ball Breaks Down Langdon's Sudden and Shocking Departure (Exclusive)". Parade. Retrieved April 15, 2025.
  10. ^ Gelt, Jessica (June 2, 2025). "From 'The Pitt' to 'Hamlet': Patrick Ball and a twisty take on Shakespeare come to the L.A. stage". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved June 4, 2025.
  11. ^ Willman, Chris (June 4, 2025). "Patrick Ball on Playing 'Hamlet' at the Mark Taper by Night, While Shooting 'The Pitt' Season 2 by Day: 'They're Both Disgraced Princes… I'm in My Prince Era Here'". Variety. Retrieved June 4, 2025.
  12. ^ Petski, Denise (July 12, 2024). "'The Pitt' Adds 9 To Cast Of Max Series Including Tracy Ifeachor, Taylor Dearden, Fiona Dourif, Isa Briones, Gerran Howell". Deadline. Retrieved April 13, 2025.
  13. ^ Gioia, Michael (August 13, 2012). "Sheldon Best, Lauren Sowa, Forrest McClendon, Gayton Scott Among Cast of NC Shakespeare Festival's Romeo and Juliet". Playbill. Retrieved April 15, 2025.
  14. ^ Peterson, Tyler (June 17, 2015). "Barrington Stage's Shining City Begins Tomorrow". BroadwayWorld. Retrieved April 15, 2025.
  15. ^ Clarey, Brian (September 2, 2015). "Triad Stage lays bare the lies of wealth and fortune". Triad City Beat. Retrieved April 15, 2025.
  16. ^ Bovard, Karen (March 28, 2016). "Review: Sex with Strangers at TheaterWorks". BroadwayWorld. Retrieved April 15, 2025.
  17. ^ Cristi, A. A. (December 14, 2016). "The Rep Gives Arthur Miller's All My Sons a Fresh Look for 50th Season". BroadwayWorld. Retrieved April 15, 2025.
  18. ^ Travers, Andrew (July 6, 2017). "Theatre Aspen's 'Sex with Strangers' is a love story for the social media age". The Aspen Times. Retrieved April 15, 2025.
  19. ^ Howes, Sophia (October 4, 2017). "Review: 'The Lover' and 'The Collection' at Shakespeare Theatre Company". DC Theater Arts. Retrieved April 15, 2025.
  20. ^ Dixon Evans, Julia (March 30, 2023). "Historic sports protest explored in new play by 'Across the Spider-Verse' director". KPBS. Retrieved April 13, 2025.
  21. ^ Wild, Stephi (April 21, 2023). "Waiting in the Wings: The Musical Makes Stage Debut Next Week". BroadwayWorld. Retrieved April 15, 2025.
  22. ^ Rabinowitz, Chloe (October 31, 2023). "Photos: Go Inside Opening Night of Moisés Kaufman's Las Aventuras de Juan Planchard at Miami New Drama". BroadwayWorld. Retrieved April 15, 2025.
  23. ^ Wild, Stephi (April 10, 2025). "Patrick Ball Will Lead Hamlet at The Mark Taper Forum". BroadwayWorld. Retrieved April 13, 2025.
  24. ^ Evans, Greg (December 16, 2025). "Alden Ehrenreich, Linda Emond And 'The Pitt's Patrick Ball Set For Broadway's 'Becky Shaw'". Deadline. Retrieved December 16, 2025.
  25. ^ Nordyke, Kimberly (January 5, 2026). "Critics Choice Awards: Full Winners List". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved January 5, 2026.
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