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Patrick Roach

Patrick Roach (born March 4, 1969) is a Canadian best known for his role as , the perpetually shirtless and cheeseburger-obsessed assistant trailer park supervisor, in the comedy series . Born in , Newfoundland, Roach grew up in , and initially worked as a regional sales manager for Sparkling Springs from 1993 until July 2004, when he left to pursue acting full-time after landing his iconic role. His debut in the universe came in the 1999 , where his character was named Patrick and wore a shirt, before evolving into the topless in the 2001 television series that ran for 12 seasons until 2018. Roach has reprised the role in spin-off films such as Trailer Park Boys: The Movie (2006) and Trailer Park Boys 3: Don't Legalize It (2014), as well as the animated series Trailer Park Boys: The Animated Series (2019–2020). He is set to reprise the role in the upcoming thirteenth season, slated for release in 2026. Beyond acting, he has performed stand-up and improv comedy alongside co-star John Dunsworth and appeared in projects like the sketch comedy special The Drunk and On Drugs Happy Fun Time Hour (2010). In recent years, Roach has remained active through live performances, including his 2024 comedy show Randy's Cheeseburger Picnic, where he embodies the character in interactive events for fans. From 2009 to 2013, Roach worked as a personal finance consultant affiliated with Investors Group in Halifax.

Biography

Early life

Patrick Roach was born on March 4, 1969, in , Newfoundland. He was raised in the nearby community of . Roach attended Saint Mary's University in , graduating in 1992. Prior to his full-time entry into , he held a long-term position as a regional sales manager at Sparkling Spring Water, a company, for over a decade; this role provided essential financial support and stability during the initial stages of his professional transition.

Personal life

Patrick Roach is married and has two children. As of 2008, Roach resided in Lawrencetown, , embracing a low-key lifestyle that emphasizes amid his public persona from . He has expressed a preference for maintaining a separation between his professional fame and personal affairs, focusing on everyday routines in his Nova Scotia home. Roach remarried in 2023. A notable aspect of his lifestyle includes his passion for , which he pursues regularly and shares through dedicated YouTube content, highlighting his enjoyment of outdoor activities in local waters. Roach occasionally participates in community events in the and areas, contributing to a grounded existence post-fame.

Professional career

Acting roles

Patrick Roach entered the acting world through local film projects in , first appearing in the 1999 mockumentary short as the character Patrick Lewis, a resident with a drinking problem. When the project expanded into a television series in 2001, Roach was cast as , the assistant supervisor at Sunnyvale Trailer Park, transitioning from his role in the short while maintaining his full-time position as a regional sales manager for Sparkling Springs bottled water company for the first four years of production. This dual commitment highlighted his initial part-time approach to acting, as he balanced shoots around his day job until the series' growing success allowed him to focus solely on performance. Roach's signature role as , often appearing shirtless to emphasize his large belly and vulnerability, became a cornerstone of ' humor from 2001 to 2018 across 12 seasons and various specials. serves as the loyal, often abused sidekick to trailer park supervisor (), displaying unwavering devotion despite frequent verbal and physical mistreatment, while harboring an insatiable obsession with cheeseburgers that drives many comedic scenarios. The character's evolution saw him navigate escalating trailer park chaos, from enforcing petty rules to grappling with personal dilemmas like his unrequited affection for Lahey and greater independence in later seasons as Lahey's worsened. Culturally, 's persona has resonated with fans through iconic lines like "Come to the Cheeseburger Picnic today, guys!" promoting absurd events, fostering widespread mimicry at conventions and online communities. Roach's portrayal has led to enthusiastic fan interactions, including cheeseburger-themed tributes and shirtless photo requests at live events, amplifying the character's status as a beloved figure in Canadian . Beyond , Roach has embraced comedic roles in other Canadian productions, leveraging his deadpan delivery and physical humor. In the 2011 sketch comedy series The Drunk and on Drugs Happy Funtime Hour, he appeared as himself in multiple episodes, contributing to chaotic, drug-fueled vignettes alongside former castmates. More recently, in the 2024 Crave comedy The Trades, Roach plays Danny McRules, a disruptive general foreman at a construction firm, bringing his signature bumbling antagonism to workplace antics across seasons. Roach's work as Randy earned critical recognition, including a shared win for Best Ensemble Performance in a Comedy Program or Series at the 2005 for , with three additional Gemini nominations for his contributions to the ensemble. Fan-voted honors and festival appearances have further highlighted his impact, such as sold-out performances of his solo live show , which toured through 2025, blending stand-up with character improvisation to celebrate Randy's quirks.

Producing and business ventures

In addition to his acting work, Patrick Roach has taken on producing roles in independent projects, notably serving as a producer for the The Force of Logic (2011), a exploring interpersonal dynamics. He has also contributed to for SwearNet, the uncensored online comedy network founded by his co-creators in 2013, where he appeared in segments like SwearNet News and helped develop original programming during the network's early expansion. Roach transitioned into financial services amid his rising fame, working as an investment consultant with Investors Group in from 2009 to 2013, advising clients on and portfolio management. This role allowed him to build expertise in strategies while maintaining his commitments, reflecting a deliberate diversification of income streams influenced by his public profile. Following the 2017 death of Trailer Park Boys co-star , Roach launched Randy's Cheeseburger Picnic, an independent live comedy tour in 2018 that features stand-up routines, audience interaction, and sketches centered on his iconic character. The tour has expanded internationally, performing in venues across and beyond, with events often including on-site merchandise sales such as autographed photos and character-themed apparel to engage fans directly. By 2025, the production had adapted to post-pandemic audiences through hybrid virtual elements and resumed in-person shows, demonstrating resilience and sustained fan interest that has supported its growth as a key entrepreneurial outlet.

Filmography

Films

Patrick Roach has appeared in several feature films, primarily within the franchise, where he reprises his role as the shirtless, cheeseburger-loving assistant trailer park supervisor Randy. These films expand on the mockumentary-style narratives of the series, with Randy often serving as a comedic foil to the schemes of main characters , , and Bubbles, while highlighting his to the alcoholic supervisor Mr. Lahey. His contributions emphasize and delivery in ensemble-driven plots involving petty crime and trailer park chaos. Trailer Park Boys: The Movie (2006), directed by Mike Clattenburg, follows the trio's plan to steal untraceable coins from a casino, with Randy entangled in Lahey's bumbling efforts to thwart them, culminating in absurd confrontations that underscore his character's hapless devotion. The film grossed $3.86 million domestically, marking a strong opening of $1.3 million for an English-language Canadian production. In Trailer Park Boys: Countdown to Liquor Day (2009), also directed by Clattenburg, Randy navigates the group's release from prison and their subsequent liquor heist, where his role amplifies the film's themes of relapse and rivalry, including memorable scenes of him enduring Lahey's drunken antics. It earned over $3 million at the Canadian box office. The third installment, Trailer Park Boys 3: Don't Legalize It (2014), directed by the stars themselves, depicts the crew's trip to Jamaica to secure marijuana seeds, with Randy's subplot involving personal dilemmas and park enforcement mishaps that tie into the central legalization satire. The film achieved modest box office success, contributing to the franchise's cumulative earnings exceeding $7 million domestically. Beyond the franchise, Roach appeared in the independent comedy Swearnet: The Movie (2014), a meta-film produced by the Trailer Park Boys creators, where he plays a version of himself alongside cameos, poking fun at their rise to fame through irreverent sketches and celebrity roasts. The film received mixed reviews but highlighted Roach's off-screen persona in the Canadian comedy scene. In the recent Trailer Park Boys Presents: Standing on the Shoulders of Kitties (2024), Roach returns as Randy in this live-action feature, centered on Bubbles and his band The Shitrockers' European misadventures, where Randy's involvement adds comedic elements to the ensemble's rock 'n' roll follies. Released in late 2024, it grossed approximately $210,000 domestically amid limited theatrical distribution. No upcoming film projects for Roach were announced as of November 2025.

Television

Patrick Roach is best known for his portrayal of Randy, the loyal but hapless assistant to trailer park supervisor Jim Lahey, in the Canadian mockumentary comedy series Trailer Park Boys. The series premiered on April 22, 2001, on the Showcase network and ran for 12 seasons until 2018, with Roach appearing in all 118 episodes across the run. Seasons 1 through 7 aired on Showcase, while seasons 8 through 12 were produced for and streamed on Netflix starting in 2014. Notable Randy-centric episodes include "A Shit Leopard Can't Change Its Spots" from season 1 (2001), which highlights Randy's comedic struggles with allergies and loyalty, and "I Am the Cheeseburger King" from season 10 (2016), focusing on his obsession with cheeseburgers during a park-wide scheme. Roach reprised his role as Randy in several spin-off television projects. The Trailer Park Boys: Out of the Park specials, a travelogue-style series, featured him in the edition (6 episodes, 2016) and the edition (8 episodes, 2017), both streaming on , where the characters embark on misadventures abroad while completing sponsored tasks. He also voiced Randy in Trailer Park Boys: The Animated Series, a two-season production that aired from March 31, 2019, to March 29, 2020, comprising 20 episodes (10 per season) with exaggerated animations of the core cast's antics. Additional specials include Trailer Park Boys: Jail (season 1, 2021, ; 6 episodes) and season 2 (2025, ; 8 episodes), a on the characters' prison life, and ongoing Trailer Park Boys: Jail Shorts (2020–2025, Swearnet), short-form content featuring Roach in 25+ vignettes. In August 2025, production wrapped on season 13 of , scheduled to premiere in April 2026 on TPB+ to mark the show's 25th anniversary and Roach's continued involvement as . However, in November 2025, co-star Mike Smith stepped away from the franchise amid a charge related to a 2017 incident. Beyond the franchise, Roach appeared in the sketch comedy series The Drunk and On Drugs Happy Fun Time Hour (2011, Action), reuniting with several co-stars in 6 episodes as various characters, including absurd historical reenactments. More recently, he joined the cast of the workplace comedy The Trades (season 1, 2024; season 2, 2025), playing Danny McRules, the no-nonsense general foreman at a shipyard, across 8 episodes per season.

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