Take a look at his IMDb.com profile. Robert Patrick may not be hugely famous but you can bet he's not waiting tables on the side to make ends meet either. He's been gainfully employed his entire career. He has a net worth of $6 million.
People think successful = famous. This isn't true in Hollywood. If you can support yourself solely by acting, you are by definition a successful actor. Robert Patrick is doing just fine with a career plenty of people in show business envy.
You are right. He gets steady work
How much do you think he gets for appearing in each episode like these???
Untitled X-Files Revival (TV Series) (announced)
John Doggett
- Episode #1.6 (2016) ... John Doggett
- Episode #1.5 (2016) ... John Doggett
- Episode #1.4 (2016) ... John Doggett
- Episode #1.3 (2016) ... John Doggett
- Episode #1.2 (2016) ... John Doggett
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