Patrick Duffy
Definition
American television actor (born 1949), best known for portraying Bobby Ewing on the long-running soap opera Dallas (1978–1991) and Frank Lambert on the sitcom Step by Step (1991–1998).
A cultural icon of 1980s and 1990s primetime TV, often referenced for his wholesome dad roles and memorable dream-sequence plot twists.
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After a long day, nothing beats rewatching Patrick Duffy charm his way through another Ewing family feud on Dallas.
My dad claims his dance moves rival Patrick Duffy's iconic robot routine from Step by Step, but we all know the truth.
In the hall of fame for TV shoulder pads, Patrick Duffy reigns supreme alongside the cast of Dynasty.
When plotlines got too wild, the Dallas writers just had Patrick Duffy shower it all away in that famous dream twist.