| Patrick J. Jane | |
|---|---|
| The Mentalist character | |
 Simon Baker as Patrick Jane | |
| First appearance | "Pilot" |
| Last appearance | "White Orchids" |
| Created by | Bruno Heller |
| Portrayed by | Simon Baker Chris Brochu (young Jane) |
| In-universe information | |
| Nickname | Blondie, Patty, Charlatan, Carnac, Carnie, Jane, Jerk, Genius, S.O.B., Fake Psychic, The Boy Wonder |
| Gender | Male |
| Title | Consultant |
| Occupation | Independent consultant for the Federal Bureau of Investigation (2016–present) Independent consultant for the California Bureau of Investigation (2004–2012, 2013–2014) Fake psychic and medium (1990s – 2003); Circus attraction and showman (mid-1980s) |
| Family | Alex Jane (father) |
| Spouse | Angela Ruskin Jane (deceased) Teresa Lisbon (m. 2017) |
| Children | Charlotte Anne Jane (deceased, with Angela Ruskin) Unborn child (with Teresa Lisbon) |
| Relatives | Danny Ruskin (brother-in-law) Stan Lisbon (brother-in-law) Tommy Lisbon (brother-in-law) James Lisbon (brother-in-law) Karen Lisbon (sister-in-law) Nephews – Joey Lisbon, Brian Lisbon, Paul Lisbon Nieces – Annabeth Annie Lisbon |
| Nationality | American |
| Birth | 16 September 1974 or c. 1969 |
Patrick Jane is a fictional character and the protagonist of the CBS crime drama The Mentalist, portrayed by Simon Baker. Jane is an independent consultant for the California Bureau of Investigation, and helps by giving advice and insight from his many years as a fake psychic medium. He uses his keen powers of observation, his knowledge of psychology, and his genius to help lead the investigations.
Heller describes the character as being a combination of a Sherlock Holmes and a street psychic, part detective helping people and part con-artist selling people lies. Wanting the character to have both physical and spiritual grace, Heller imagined someone like Cary Grant for the role.[1]
- ^ "Q&A;: 'The Mentalist' creator Bruno Heller --The Live Feed". The Hollywood Reporter. November 26, 2008. Archived from the original on 2008-12-05.