Patrick Keleher

Patrick Keleher
Born (2002-08-01) August 1, 2002 (age 24)
Carbondale, Colorado, United States
EducationFull Sail University
OccupationsActor, screenwriter, film director

Patrick Keleher (born August 1, 2002) is an American actor, screenwriter, and film director. He is best known for portraying Seth Ridley, a recurring character on the ABC police procedural television series The Rookie (2025–2026). Keleher also appeared as Mateo Garcia on the CBS military police procedural series NCIS in 2026. He starred as Jackson, a lead character in the docudrama play Fatherland, written and directed Stephen Sachs, and performed at the New York City Center. Keleher also wrote and directs the upcoming indie coming-of-age comedy drama film Frick!, in which he also stars as the lead character, Noah.

Biography

Patrick Keleher was born on August 1, 2002 in the town of Carbondale in Colorado, United States, where he grew up. Growing up he performed in local theatres and created short films. He finished the Roaring Fork High School in Carbondale, and in 2023, he graduated from the Full Sail University in Winter Park, Florida. Keleher also spent time living in Paraguay and traveling across the United States and Africa.

In 2024, Keleher portrayed Jackson, a lead character in the docudrama play Fatherland, written and directed Stephen Sachs, and performed at the New York City Center. In 2025, he was nominated for his performance for the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Lead Performance in a Play. Keleher moved to Los Angeles, California in 2024.

From 2025, Keleher has portrayed Seth Ridley, a recurring character on the ABC police procedural television series The Rookie. In 2026, he also appeared on the CBS military police procedural series NCIS, portraying Mateo Garcia.

Keleher also wrote and directs the upcoming indie coming-of-age comedy drama film Frick!, in which he also stars as the lead character, Noah. It was based on his previous short film, which he released in 2023.

Personal life

Keleher resides in Los Angeles in California, United States.

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Notes
2022 A $1.00 Friendship Blind person Short film; also director and writer
Disconnect Eli Short film
Dog Tags Parker Short film
Nuggets Wayne Short film
Saucy Addict Short film
Soldering Doesn't Fix It Joseph Short film
Reincarnation Ryan Harris Short film
'Til Death Do Us Part Tim Short film
Zombies in the Antique Shop No data Short film
2023 The Creature Under the Bed Chance Short film
Committed Brennan Short film
The Culinary Crossroads N/a Short film; director and writer
Ding Ding Pizza delivery person Short film
Dr. Alan Venture Man Dr. Alan Venture Short film
Dream Slasher Police dispatcher Short film
Frick! Frickbird Short film; also director and writer
Gray Noise Paul Short film
Marianas Walter Short film
Peril in Disguise Chase Short film
The Therapy Session Guitar player Short film
Where Are the Strawberry Fields? Dani Short film
2024 Axes and Os Mark Feature film
Barbenheimer and the Cult of Walt Disney Patrick Feature film
Buy My Camera N/a Short film; director and writer
2026 Stagehand No data Short film
Valentines Lake Mark Feature film
TBA Frick! Noah Upcoming feature film; also writer and director

Television

Year Title Role Notes
2022 The Egos Patrick Episode: "The Cult of Walt Disney"
Russian criminal Episode: "Russia Takes Reedy Creek"
Erick Episode: "Behind Closed Stalls"
Evan Episode: "Lego Land Training"
Patrick Episode: "Bad Parent Stories At The House of Blues"
2025–2026 The Rookie Seth Ridley Recurring role; 12 episodes
2026 NCIS Mateo Garcia 2 episodes

Theater credits

Year Title Role Venue Director Ref.
2024 Fatherland Jackson New York City Center (New York City) Stephen Sachs

Accolades and nominations

Awards and nominations received by Patrick Keleher
Award Year Category Nominated work Result Ref.
Drama Desk Awards 2025 Outstanding Lead Performance in a Play Fatherland Nominated

References

  1. 1 2 3 Kimberly Nicoletti (January 16, 2025). "Carbondale native Patrick Keleher debuts in television with 'The Rookie'". aspentimes.com.
  2. ↑ Patrick Keleher (August 2, 2026). "24". instagram.com.
  3. ↑ Rick Carroll (April 4, 2024). "Acting fast: local product lands heavy role in LA production". aspendailynews.com.
  4. 1 2 "Disoriented in America: Two Political Plays Reflect a Changed Country". nytimes.com. 30 September 2024.
  5. 1 2 Guy Denton (November 2, 2024). "Family and 'Fatherland'". thedispatch.com.
  6. 1 2 Markos Papadatos (June 6, 2025). "Patrick Keleher of 'The Rookie' talks about 'Fatherland' and 2025 Drama Desk nomination". digitaljournal.com.
  7. 1 2 3 Geoff Hanson (May 10, 2026). "Bringing the silver screen home". aspendailynews.com.
  8. ↑ Rosy Cordero (July 10, 2024). "ABC's 'The Rookie' Recruits Deric Augustine & Patrick Keleher For Season 7". deadline.com.
  9. ↑ Nellie Andreeva (January 20, 2026). "'The Rookie' Brings Back Seth: Creator Alexi Hawley On Polarizing Character's Surprise Return & David Krumholtz's Villainous Turn In Episode 803". deadline.com.
  10. ↑ Jose Alejandro Bastidas (May 12, 2026). "'NCIS' Star Sean Murray Responds to Season 23's Ballsy Cliffhanger: 'A Lot of Stuff Is at Stake Here'". thewrap.com.
  11. ↑ Meredith Jacobs (March 17, 2026). "'NCIS' Reveals McGee's Shocking Connection to 'The Rookie's Patrick Keleher". tvinsider.com.