Patrick Bateman — American Psycho Character Profile

About Patrick Bateman

Wealthy Manhattan investment banker and narcissistic serial killer.

Patrick Bateman — Character Profile

Alignment

Villain

Species

Human

Abilities

Wealthy banker, Serial killer, Skincare routine, Business negotiation, Combat skills

• Strength: 6/10
• Intelligence: 9/10
• Charisma: 8/10
• Morality: 1/10
• Influence: 8/10

Quick Facts about Patrick Bateman

Education

Harvard College, Harvard Business School, Phillips Exeter Academy

Occupation

serial killer, investment banker

Nationality

[[United States

Character Facts

Played by

Christian Bale

Appears in

American Psycho (2000)

Role

Protagonist

Relationships (5)

• Patrick Bateman — Professional Client — Harold Carnes (Stephen Bogaert)

  Legal professional relationship where Patrick seeks counsel but receives dismissal.

• Patrick Bateman — Social Acquaintance — Elizabeth (Guinevere Turner)

  Social connection that quickly devolves into a violent and fatal encounter.

• Patrick Bateman — Professional Colleague — Jean (Chloë Sevigny)

  Professional coworkers where Jean eventually discovers Patrick's dark secrets.

• Patrick Bateman — Professional Employer — Christie (Cara Seymour)

  Transactional relationship where Patrick employs Christie for companionship and violence.

• Patrick Bateman — Romantic Fiancé — Evelyn Williams (Reese Witherspoon)

  Engaged couple with a deteriorating relationship as Patrick's violence escalates.

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