Ross Partridge (born February 26, 1968) is an American actor, director, screenwriter and producer.
His most notable work as a director is the 2015 adaptation of the book Lamb, which Partridge wrote, starred in and directed. As an actor, he has had recurring roles in the critically acclaimed Netflix series Stranger Things, the Showtime series Billions, and the HBO series Insecure. He is the co-executive producer of Room 104 and has also directed three episodes ("Phoenix", "FOMO", and "Mr. Mulvahill"), written two episodes, and starred in one episode of the series.
Personal life Partridge is a native of Kingston, New York, and attended the University of California, Santa Cruz after high school. In May 2016, Partridge married actress Jennifer Lafleur after 10 years of dating.
In fall 2025, he went back to University of California, Santa Cruz to finish getting his degree and in June 2026, Partridge received his Bachelor of Arts after completing the final course he needed to get his degree.
Filmography Year Title Role Notes and references 1991 The Flash Wiseguy Episode: "Alpha"1992 Kuffs Robert Quantum Leap Mirror Image of Max Greenman Episode: "It's a Wonderful Leap" In Living Color Episode: "Homey and Son" 1993 Amityville: A New Generation Keyes Terry 1996 Diagnosis: Murder Eric Temple Episode: "The Pressure to Murder" Maybe This Time David Episode: "Whose Life Is It Anyway?" Hudson Street Eduardo Episode: "One for the Monet" 1997 The Lost World: Jurassic Park Curious Man 1998 The Net Rusty Olsen Episode: "Jump Vector"1999 Black and White Michael Clemence The Kiss Actor 2001 Law & Order Gibson Episode: "Bronx Cheer"2004 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation Ed Burnell Episode: "Getting Off" NYPD Blue Parks Benton Episode: "Divorce, Detective Style" 2007 As the World Turns Milo Shaughnessy 4 episodes2008 Baghead Matt Prom Night Businessman 2009 Feed the Fish Joe Peterson 2010 Christopher Dispossessed Chris The Freebie Bartender The Lake Effect Rob 2011 Low Fidelity Brandon The Off Hours Oliver Treatment Gregg D How to Make It in America Steve 3 episodes2012 Siren Carl The Playback Singer Ray Tomassi 2013 Mutual Friends Sammy Cold Turkey TJ Siren Carl Doubt Peter Brown TV movie 2014 The Midnight Swim Josh 2015 The Mentalist Steven Korbell Episode: "Green Light" Lamb David Lamb Also director, screenwriter Hangman Battle Creek Dr. Derek Henderson Episode: "The Hand-Off" The Middle Distance Neil Secret in Their Eyes Ellis 2016 The Wedding Murders Prospect Jenkins The White King Peter Stranger Things Lonnie Byers Season 1 Six LA Love Stories Wes Ellis Buster's Mal Heart Psychic Caller Voice2017 Billions Tom McKinnon 3 episodes Room 104 Bradley 1 episode as actor, 24 episodes as co-executive producer The Glass Castle Cab Driver Insecure Johnson 2 episodes 6 Dynamic Laws for Success Milton Montgomery 2018 9-1-1 Daniel Cooper Episode: "Next of Kin" Casual Michael Episode: "Finale" Ballers Sean Episode: "Doink" Blindspot Colonel Beck Episode: "Sous-Vide"2019 Stray Jake Broker Matt TV film Ravage Sheriff Pendergras / Whipping Boy The Marcus Garvey Story Leo Healy Less Than Zero Owen TV movie2020 Omniboat: A Fast Boat Fantasia The Evening Hour Randy The High Note Bennett Fully Realized Humans Barry 2021 Phobias Dr. Wright Don't Look Up Keith Ollens 2022 The Rookie Levi Lincoln Episode: "Heart Beat" The Blacklist Reggie Cole 2 episodes The Drop Special Officer Seth Smith 2023 Daisy Jones & the Six Don Midleton 4 episodes2026TedDavid RobichekEpisode Mrs. Robichek 2026 Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Robbie Miller Episode: "Corrosive"
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