Jim Fitzpatrick (born August 28, 1959) is an American actor, producer, screenwriter, and director.
While living in Illinois, he became involved with the Steppenwolf Theatre Company, founded by Gary Sinise and John Malkovich.
Thereafter he played for short stints with the National Football League (NFL) Baltimore Colts, (1982).
He retired from pro football in 1985, after spending three seasons with the Tampa Bay Bandits in the USFL (1983–85).
Before moving to Los Angeles, he landed supporting roles in the feature films Cocoon and D.A.R.Y.L.