Patrick Heusinger, born in Jacksonville, Florida, on February 14, 1981, is an American actor. After graduating from the prestigious Juilliard School, he began his career in theater, earning notable acclaim for his performance in the original Broadway production of *Next Fall*, for which he received a Tony Award nomination for Best Featured Actor in a Play. His career later expanded to television and film, where he is known for his roles in several television series, including Lord Marcus Beaton in *Gossip Girl* and Max in *Girlfriends' Guide to Divorce*. He gained particular prominence as the male lead, Special Agent Nick Durand, in the thriller series *Absentia*. On the big screen, he is known for his role as the antagonist, The Hunter, in the action film *Jack Reacher: Never Go Back*, starring opposite Tom Cruise.