Patrick Jane

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	(1974-09-16) 16 September 1974 (age 50) 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]