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Joseph Patrick Breen (born October 26, 1960) is an American actor, playwright and screenwriter. He has acted primarily on TV but has also appeared in numerous films, as well as on Broadway and Off Broadway. In 2010, he starred on Broadway in Next Fall. He is currently playing Andrew Munsey, Director of the Central Intelligence Agency, on the CBS drama Madam Secretary. He was originally hired to voice Splatter and Dodge in Thomas & the Magic Railroad but was cut and was replaced by Neil Crone and Kevin Frank.
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- Writer
- Miscellaneous work
- Stage work
- Filmography
- References

In a July 2012 interview with Metro Weekly Patrick Breen stated, "I identify as one of the LGBT people" and agreed with the interviewer who referred to Breen coming out as bisexual.

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Writer

Miscellaneous work

Stage work
Filmography
Actor
2023
American Horror Stories (TV Series) as
Auctioneer
- Organ (2023) - Auctioneer
2023
Mindless Kombat (Short) as
Patrick
2023
The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (TV Series) as
Henry
- The Princess and the Plea (2023) - Henry
2023
Trundle and the Lost Borscht of Atlantis (Short) as
Mr. Murray
2022
Save It for the Show Guest Starring Patrick Breen (Short) as
Patrick Breen
2021
Bull (TV Series) as
AUSA Reilly
- The Other Shoe (2022) - AUSA Reilly
- Confidence Man (2021) - AUSA Reilly
2021
The Bite (TV Mini Series) as
Agent Kermit Rimland
- The Fourth Wave (2021) - Agent Kermit Rimland
- The Fifth Wave (2021) - Agent Kermit Rimland
2021
The Blacklist (TV Series) as
Congressman Russell Friedenberg
- Rakitin (No. 28) (2021) - Congressman Russell Friedenberg
- Chemical Mary (No. 143) (2021) - Congressman Russell Friedenberg
2021
The Spine of Night as
Doa
2020
Milkwater as
Roger
2019
The Assistant as
Roy
2019
Buried in the Backyard (TV Series documentary) as
Mr. Clark
- Gone Girls (2019) - Mr. Clark
2017
A Series of Unfortunate Events (TV Series) as
Larry Your-Waiter
- Penultimate Peril: Part 1 (2019) - Larry Your-Waiter
- The Carnivorous Carnival: Part Two (2018) - Larry Your-Waiter
- The Carnivorous Carnival: Part One (2018) - Larry Your-Waiter
- The Vile Village: Part Two (2018) - Larry Your-Waiter
- The Ersatz Elevator: Part Two (2018) - Larry Your-Waiter
- The Ersatz Elevator: Part One (2018) - Larry Your-Waiter
- The Austere Academy: Part One (2018) - Larry Your-Waiter
- The Austere Academy: Part Two (2018) - Larry Your-Waiter
- The Wide Window: Part Two (2017) - Larry Your-Waiter
- The Wide Window: Part One (2017) - Larry Your-Waiter
2018
Viper Club as
Agent Walsh
2017
The Blacklist: Redemption (TV Series) as
James Burton
- Hostages (2017) - James Burton
2017
After Louie as
Jeffrey
2017
Conviction (TV Series) as
Clark Sims
- Black Orchid (2017) - Clark Sims
2016
BrainDead (TV Series) as
Cole Stockwell
- Talking Points Toward a Wholistic View of Activism in Government: Can the Top Rebel? (2016) - Cole Stockwell
- The End of All We Hold Dear: What Happens When Democracies Fail: A Brief Synopsis (2016) - Cole Stockwell
- Six Points on the New Congressional Budget: The False Dichotomy of Austerity vs. Expansionary Policies (2016) - Cole Stockwell
2010
The Good Wife (TV Series) as
Captain Terrence Hicks / Lt. Terrence Hicks
- Targets (2016) - Captain Terrence Hicks
- Whiskey Tango Foxtrot (2011) - Captain Terrence Hicks
- Double Jeopardy (2010) - Lt. Terrence Hicks
2016
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (TV Series) as
Doug Nelson
- Forty-One Witnesses (2016) - Doug Nelson
2015
Show Me a Hero (TV Mini Series) as
Paul W. Pickelle
- Episode #1.3 (2015) - Paul W. Pickelle
- Episode #1.2 (2015) - Paul W. Pickelle
2011
Whole Day Down (TV Series) as
Patrick
- The Endennial (2015) - Patrick
- The Discreet Charm of a Wooden Bosom. (2015) - Patrick
- Pale Ryder (2015) - Patrick
- Star Trek Into Artness (2015) - Patrick
- This Video Will Make You- (2015) - Patrick
- Last Impressionists (2012) - Patrick
- What Wood Raven Do? (2011) - Patrick
- China Syndrome - Patrick
- The Artist Is Taking You with Him - Patrick
- The Jeremy Flegg Show - Patrick
- Genesis - Patrick
2014
Madam Secretary (TV Series) as
Andrew Munsey
- There But for the Grace of God (2015) - Andrew Munsey
- Tamerlane (2015) - Andrew Munsey
- The Ninth Circle (2015) - Andrew Munsey
- Whisper of the Ax (2015) - Andrew Munsey
- Need to Know (2014) - Andrew Munsey
- Blame Canada (2014) - Andrew Munsey
- Just Another Normal Day (2014) - Andrew Munsey
- The Operative (2014) - Andrew Munsey
- Another Benghazi (2014) - Andrew Munsey
- Pilot (2014) - Andrew Munsey
2015
Elementary (TV Series) as
Vance Ford
- T-Bone and the Iceman (2015) - Vance Ford
2015
The Slap (TV Series) as
Malcolm
- Connie (2015) - Malcolm
2014
Room Service (Short)
2014
A Most Violent Year as
Instructor
2014
The Mysteries of Laura (TV Series) as
Erik Walden
- Pilot (2014) - Erik Walden
2014
Royal Pains (TV Series) as
Therapist Bob
- Ganging Up (2014) - Therapist Bob
- HankMed on the Half Shell (2014) - Therapist Bob
- I Did Not See That Coming (2014) - Therapist Bob
- Electric Youth (2014) - Therapist Bob
- Steaks on a Plane (2014) - Therapist Bob
- All in the Family (2014) - Therapist Bob
2014
Storage (Short) as
Father
2014
Those Who Kill (TV Series) as
Burkhart
- Insomnia (2014) - Burkhart (uncredited)
2014
Draft Day as
Bill Zotti
2014
Blue Bloods (TV Series) as
Joseph Scott
- Open Secrets (2014) - Joseph Scott
2013
Major Crimes (TV Series) as
Dr. Jason Field / Jim Gilmer
- D.O.A. (2013) - Dr. Jason Field / Jim Gilmer
2013
Criminal Minds (TV Series) as
Peter Harper
- The Gathering (2013) - Peter Harper
1995
Magic Adventures of Mumfie (TV Series) as
Narrator / Storyteller
- The Black Cat Disappears (2013) - Narrator
- Reining Cats and Dogs (1999) - Narrator
- Mind Over Manners (1999) - Narrator
- All Work and No Play (1999) - Narrator
- Bristle's Blues (1999) - Narrator
- Up, Up and Away (1999) - Narrator
- Pinkey's First Winter (1999) - Narrator
- Orders Is Orders (1999) - Narrator
- It Won't Be Alright on the Night (1999) - Narrator
- The Album (1999) - Narrator
- Jingle Bell (1999) - Narrator
- Upside Down Magic (1999) - Narrator
- Fifi Takes a Vacation (1999) - Narrator
- Case of the Missing Sand (1999) - Narrator
- Sunrise, Sunset (1999) - Narrator
- Mumfie's Lost Button (1999) - Narrator
- Luck or No Luck (1999) - Narrator
- Pretty as a Picture (1999) - Narrator
- The Sock Snatchers (1999) - Narrator
- Isle of Lost Things (1999) - Narrator
- The Goose and I (1999) - Narrator
- The Star Duster (1999) - Narrator
- Pop Goes the Weasel (1999) - Narrator
- The Amazing Scarecrow (1999) - Narrator
- Time Waits for No Mumfie (1999) - Narrator
- Scarecrowella (1999) - Narrator
- Small for a Day (1999) - Narrator
- French Lessons (1999) - Narrator
- Once and Future Mumfie (1999) - Narrator
- Mumfie Can't Say No (1999) - Narrator
- A Royal Mis-understanding (1999) - Narrator
- Abominable Pinkey (1999) - Narrator
- If Wishes Were Pancakes (1999) - Narrator
- Cabin Fever (1999) - Narrator
- The Star Attraction (1999) - Narrator
- Friends Come First (1999) - Narrator
- Pinkey's Garden (1998) - Narrator
- A Foggy Day (1997) - Narrator
- A Fishy Tale (1997) - Narrator
- Days Without Night (1997) - Narrator
- Bring the Mountain to Whale (1997) - Narrator
- Reindeers Keep Dropping on My Head (1997) - Narrator
- Napoleon Moves In (1997) - Narrator
- Making a Stand (1997) - Narrator
- The Guest (1997) - Narrator
- The Perils of Pearl (1997) - Narrator
- The Lost Cloud (1997) - Narrator
- Davy Jones' Story (1997) - Narrator
- Let's Go Fly a Kite (1997) - Narrator
- Mumfie and the Wellwisher (1997) - Storyteller
- The Whole Tooth (1997) - Narrator
- When You Wish Upon a Tree (1997) - Narrator
- Scarecrow's Birthday Surprise (1997) - Narrator
- A Day at the Seaside (1997) - Narrator
- A Grouper's Tooth (1997) - Narrator
- If the Hat Fits (1997) - Narrator
- Bristle's Holiday (1997) - Narrator
- Things That Go Bump (1997) - Narrator
- The Bird House (1997) - Narrator
- An Age Old Problem (1997) - Narrator
- Captain Jellybean's Treasure (1995) - Narrator
- Scarecrow's New Best Friend (1995) - Narrator
2012
The Last Supper (Short)
2012
CSI: Miami (TV Series) as
Henry Duncan
- No Good Deed (2012) - Henry Duncan
2011
The Council of Dads (TV Movie) as
Jerry Klein
2011
The Bleeding House as
Nick
2010
Rio Sex Comedy as
Frank
2010
Space Chimps 2: Zartog Strikes Back (Video) as
Dr. Bob (voice)
2010
Nurse Jackie (TV Series) as
Martin Vobernick
- Apple Bong (2010) - Martin Vobernick
2009
Captain Cook's Extraordinary Atlas (TV Movie) as
Phinneas Malloy Sr.
2009
Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant as
Mr. Kersey
2009
Three Rivers (TV Series) as
Dr. Joseph Breen
- Good Intentions (2009) - Dr. Joseph Breen
2009
Ghost Whisperer (TV Series) as
Duff Faraday
- Stage Fright (2009) - Duff Faraday
2008
ER (TV Series) as
Felix
- Another Thursday at County (2008) - Felix
2008
Space Chimps as
Dr. Bob (voice)
2008
Eli Stone (TV Series) as
A.D.A. Paul Sweren
- Praying for Time (2008) - A.D.A. Paul Sweren
- Heal the Pain (2008) - A.D.A. Paul Sweren
- Something to Save (2008) - A.D.A. Paul Sweren
2007
Gimme Twelve Steps (Video short)
2007
The Neighbor as
Clint
2007
Pushing Daisies (TV Series) as
Leo Gaswint
- Pie-lette (2007) - Leo Gaswint
2007
Notes from the Underbelly (TV Series) as
Pale Husband
- Pilot (2007) - Pale Husband
2007
The New Adventures of Old Christine (TV Series) as
Edmund
- Strange Bedfellows (2007) - Edmund
2006
Boston Legal (TV Series) as
A.D.A. Otto Beedle
- The Good Lawyer (2007) - A.D.A. Otto Beedle
- On the Ledge (2006) - A.D.A. Otto Beedle
- Lincoln (2006) - A.D.A. Otto Beedle
2006
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (TV Series) as
Mr. Phillipe
- Way to Go (2006) - Mr. Phillipe
2004
Kevin Hill (TV Series) as
George Weiss
- Losing Isn't Everything (2005) - George Weiss
- Sacrificial Lambs (2005) - George Weiss
- Through the Looking Glass (2005) - George Weiss
- The Monroe Doctrine (2005) - George Weiss
- In This Corner (2005) - George Weiss
- Only Sixteen (2005) - George Weiss
- Occupational Hazard (2005) - George Weiss
- A River in Egypt (2005) - George Weiss
- Man's Best Friend (2005) - George Weiss
- Homeland Insecurity (2005) - George Weiss
- Love Don't Live Here Anymore (2004) - George Weiss
- The Unexpected (2004) - George Weiss
- Going for the Juggler (2004) - George Weiss
- Full Metal Jessie (2004) - George Weiss
- House Arrest (2004) - George Weiss
- Snack Daddy (2004) - George Weiss
- Gods and Monsters (2004) - George Weiss
- Homework (2004) - George Weiss
- Making the Grade (2004) - George Weiss
- The Good Life (2004) - George Weiss
- Pilot (2004) - George Weiss
2004
Christmas with the Kranks as
Aubie
2003
Joan of Arcadia (TV Series) as
Sammy
- Only Connect (2004) - Sammy
- St. Joan (2003) - Sammy
- Pilot (2003) - Sammy
2003
Rock Me, Baby (TV Series) as
Richard Crandall
- Who's Your Da-Da? (2004) - Richard Crandall
- Trading Spaces (2003) - Richard Crandall
- Prior Engagement (2003) - Richard Crandall
- The Difference Between Men and Women (2003) - Richard Crandall
- Shift Shaft (2003) - Richard Crandall
2004
Monk (TV Series) as
Jeffrey Sweeney
- Mr. Monk Gets Married (2004) - Jeffrey Sweeney
1996
Law & Order (TV Series) as
Kevin Hobart / Andrew Gellis
- Married with Children (2004) - Kevin Hobart
- The Ring (2002) - Kevin Hobart
- Slave (1996) - Andrew Gellis
2003
Radio as
Tucker
2002
Do Over (TV Series) as
Mr. Jenkins
- Investing in the Future (2002) - Mr. Jenkins
2002
Just a Kiss as
Peter
2002
Stark Raving Mad as
Jeffrey Jay
2002
The West Wing (TV Series) as
Kevin Kahn, Ritchie's Communications Director
- The Black Vera Wang (2002) - Kevin Kahn, Ritchie's Communications Director
2002
Angel (TV Series) as
Nev
- Birthday (2002) - Nev
2001
Kristin (TV Series) as
Nicholas Dupres
- The Rift (2001) - Nicholas Dupres
2001
Will & Grace (TV Series) as
Mitchell
- Stakin' Care of Business (2001) - Mitchell
2001
The Tick (TV Series) as
Friendly Fire
- Couples (2001) - Friendly Fire
2001
Judging Amy (TV Series) as
D.A. Levy
- The Last Word (2001) - D.A. Levy
2001
Frasier (TV Series) as
Phillip
- A Day in May (2001) - Phillip
2001
Ally McBeal (TV Series) as
Kevin Stoller
- In Search of Barry White (2001) - Kevin Stoller
2001
Jack & Jill (TV Series) as
Ken
- And Jack and Jill Came Down the Hill (2001) - Ken
- Caution: Parents Crossing (2001) - Ken
2000
Thomas and the Magic Railroad as
Spatter / Dodge (uncredited)
2000
East of A as
Peter Parker
1999
Cross Words (Short)
1999
Galaxy Quest as
Quellek
1999
Advice from a Caterpillar as
Hunter #1
1999
Sex and the City (TV Series) as
Dr. Bradley Meego
- Twenty-Something Girls vs. Thirty-Something Women (1999) - Dr. Bradley Meego
1999
Storytime with Thomas (TV Series) as
Narrator (Mumfie Segments)
- The Island Song/Bye George!/Scarecrow's New Best Friend/Double Teething Troubles (1999) - Narrator (Mumfie Segments) (voice)
- Let's Have a Race/A Surprise for Percy/Scarecrow's Birthday Surprise/Snow (1999) - Narrator (Mumfie Segments) (voice)
1999
Oz (TV Series) as
Robbie Gerth
- Legs (1999) - Robbie Gerth
- Napoleon's Boney Parts (1999) - Robbie Gerth
1998
In the Loop (TV Series)
1998
Just the Ticket as
San Diego Vinnie
1998
One True Thing as
G.A. Tweedy
1998
Party of Five (TV Series) as
Kevin Quoss
- Here and Now (1998) - Kevin Quoss
- Of Human Bonding (1998) - Kevin Quoss
1998
Jenny (TV Series) as
Richard Marino
- A Girl's Gotta Merger (1998) - Richard Marino
1997
Men in Black as
Mr. Redgick
1997
Colin Fitz Lives! as
Gnu Fan
1996
One Life to Live (TV Series) as
Winslow Freeman
- Episode #1.7355 (1997) - Winslow Freeman
- Episode #1.7209 (1996) - Winslow Freeman
1997
Beverly Hills Ninja as
Desk Manager (uncredited)
1996
Four Tales of Two Cities as
Billy (segment "Phinehas")
1996
Mumfie's Quest: The Movie as
Narrator
1996
Phinehas (Short) as
Billy
1995
Simon (TV Series) as
Mitch Lowen
- Simon Gets the Goal (1996) - Mitch Lowen
- Simon Sinks the Putts (1996) - Mitch Lowen
- Simon Takes the Helm (1996) - Mitch Lowen
- Simon Kicks Ass (1996) - Mitch Lowen
- Simon Saves a Restaurant (1995) - Mitch Lowen
- Simon and the She-Devil (1995) - Mitch Lowen
- Simon Hunts a Rat (1995)
- Simon Plays Carnegie Hall (1995) - Mitch Lowen
- Simon Has Faulty Pants (1995) - Mitch Lowen
- Simon's Ship Comes In (1995) - Mitch Lowen
- Simon Gets a Butler (1995) - Mitch Lowen
1995
Get Shorty as
Resident Doctor
1995
Sweet Nothing as
Greg
1995
Call of the Wylie (Short) as
Ezra
1993
For Love or Money as
Gary Taubin
1993
Big Wave Dave's (TV Series) as
Richie Lamonica
- Him (1993) - Richie Lamonica
- The Adventures of Ozzie and Marshall (1993) - Richie Lamonica
- Dave's Big Wave (1993) - Richie Lamonica
- Making Up Is Hard to Do (1993) - Richie Lamonica
- The Six Stages of Marshall (1993) - Richie Lamonica
- Pilot (1993) - Richie Lamonica
1993
Fallen Angels (TV Series) as
Doc
- The Quiet Room (1993) - Doc
1993
Melrose Place (TV Series) as
Cameron
- State of Need (1993) - Cameron
- Pushing Boundaries (1993) - Cameron
- The Test (1993) - Cameron
1992
Fool's Fire (TV Movie) as
Minister Vsquez
1992
Passed Away as
Father Hallahan
1991
Sunday Dinner (TV Series) as
Kenneth Benedict
- Whose House Is It Anyway? (1991) - Kenneth Benedict
- The Write Stuff (1991) - Kenneth Benedict
- My Dinner with Jack and Delores (1991) - Kenneth Benedict
- In Sickness and in Health (1991) - Kenneth Benedict
- Guess Who's Coming to Sunday Dinner (1991) - Kenneth Benedict
- Welcome, TT (1991) - Kenneth Benedict
1990
Kojak: None So Blind (TV Movie) as
Reporter #1
1990
Monsters (TV Series) as
Danny
- Museum Hearts (1990) - Danny
1989
Nobody's Perfect as
Andy
1989
Day One (TV Movie) as
Richard Feynman
1988
Annie McGuire (TV Series) as
George
- The Legend of the Bad Fish (1988) - George
1988
Just in Time (TV Series) as
Nick Thompson
- Unnatural Phenomena, Supernatural Acts (1988) - Nick Thompson
- The Boys in the Board Room (1988) - Nick Thompson
- Mixed Doubles (1988) - Nick Thompson
- 2 Rms, No Vu (1988) - Nick Thompson
- All the Editor's Men (1988) - Nick Thompson
- Nothing Sacred (1988) - Nick Thompson
1987
21 Jump Street (TV Series) as
Johnny Hartman
- Low and Away (1987) - Johnny Hartman
1987
Gimme a Break! (TV Series) as
Keith Dudley
- Parents' Week: Part 2 (1987) - Keith Dudley
- Parents' Week: Part 1 (1987) - Keith Dudley
1987
The Cavanaughs (TV Series) as
Tommy
- The Arrangement (1987) - Tommy
1987
My Sister Sam (TV Series) as
Scotty
- Club Dread (1987) - Scotty
1986
Spenser: For Hire (TV Series) as
Bobby Olak
- And Give Up Show Biz? (1986) - Bobby Olak
Writer
-
Whole Day Down (TV Series) (written by - 6 episodes, 2011 - 2015) (co-creator - 6 episodes, 2011 - 2012) (creator - 1 episode, 2015)
- The Endennial (2015) - (creator)
- The Discreet Charm of a Wooden Bosom. (2015) - (written by)
- Last Impressionists (2012) - (co-creator)
- What Wood Raven Do? (2011) - (co-creator) / (written by)
- China Syndrome - (co-creator) / (written by)
- The Artist Is Taking You with Him - (co-creator) / (written by)
- The Jeremy Flegg Show - (co-creator) / (written by)
- Genesis - (co-creator) / (written by)
2002
Just a Kiss (play) / (screenplay)
2000
East of A
1996
Four Tales of Two Cities (segment "Phinehas")
1996
Phinehas (Short)
1995
Call of the Wylie (Short) (written by)
Director
2012
Whole Day Down (TV Series) (8 episodes)
- The Endennial (2015)
- The Discreet Charm of a Wooden Bosom. (2015)
- Pale Ryder (2015)
- Star Trek Into Artness (2015)
- Last Impressionists (2012)
- The Artist Is Taking You with Him
- The Jeremy Flegg Show
- Genesis
Camera Department
2022
Save It for the Show Guest Starring Patrick Breen (Short) (camera operator)
2017
Wildlife: A Storytelling Manifesto (Documentary) (additional grip)
2012
Boston Metal (TV Series) (gaffer - 1 episode)
- Pilot (2012) - (gaffer)
Producer
2015
Whole Day Down (TV Series) (co-executive producer - 1 episode)
- The Endennial (2015) - (co-executive producer)
Thanks
2004
On the Couch (Short) (special thanks)
1997
Julian Po (acknowledged contributor)
Self
2020
Save West Bank Cafe (TV Special) as
Self
2020
Beirut: An MCC Virtual TV Event (TV Special) as
Guard
2020
Stars in the House (TV Series) as
Self
- Plays in the House - FUDDY MEERS (2020) - Self
2019
Never Surrender: A Galaxy Quest Documentary (Documentary) as
Self
2010
The 64th Annual Tony Awards (TV Special) as
Self - Presenter
Archive Footage
2019
A Series of Unfortunate Events (TV Series) as
Larry Your-Waiter
- The Slippery Slope: Part One (2019) - Larry Your-Waiter (uncredited)
1998
Spotlight on Location: One True Thing (Video documentary short) as
G.A. Tweedy (uncredited)
References
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