Adam Bartley (born January 28, 1979) is an American actor. He is best known for his role as Sheriff's Deputy Archie "the Ferg" Ferguson on the television series '' Longmire''.

Life and career

Bartley was born in

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, and is a 1997 graduate of Eden Prairie High School in

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. In 2001, Bartley graduated from

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with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in acting. While in college, he worked at

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during Dallas Mavericks basketball games."SMU grad is happy playing the 'Longmire' bungler"
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, and

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, and acted in local theater productions while working as an acting teacher and coach. After moving to

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, he was selected for his first television pilot audition; it was for ''Longmire'', and he won the role. His other television credits include parts on '' Justified'', ''

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'', '' NCIS: Los Angeles'',

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, ''

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''. In 2022 Bartley had a recurring role on the Amazon Studios & Legendary Television sci-fi drama ''

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''. He has also appeared in several movies, including ''Kajillionaire'', ''

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'', '' Donnybrook'', ''

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'', '' Annabelle: Creation'', and 2013's ''Armed Response''.

Personal life

In April 2015, Bartley was arrested in Santa Fe, New Mexico and charged with driving under the influence. Tests determined that his blood alcohol level was .09, just over the .08 legal limit.

Filmography

Film

Television

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Bartley, Adam 1979 births Living people American male television actors Southern Methodist University alumni 21st-century American male actors Male actors from Minnesota