Patrick Bristow (born September 26, 1962) is an American actor, comedian and director.

He is best known for playing Peter Barnes on Ellen (1994-1998), and Patrick on The Suite Life of Zack & Cody (2005-2008), and for the film Pain & Gain (2013).

Bristow was born in Los Angeles.

He appeared as Peter on Ellen.

His TV guest-star roles include Seinfeld's "The Wig Master", his recurring role as the Machiavellian Troy on Mad About You, and Larry David's choreographer on Curb Your Enthusiasm.