'The Pitt' star Patrick Ball cries after paying off debt with TV earnings
By Taijuan Moorman
Published on April 9, 2026.
Patrick Ball, the actor known for his role as Dr. Frank Langdon in the HBO Max series, has been able to pay off $80,000 in student loan debt through TV earnings. In an interview with Cultured magazine, Ball expressed his gratitude for the success of the show, which has won five Emmys, a Golden Globe for best drama and is well-received for its accuracy. He also expressed concerns about the potential risk of returning to school for acting. The interview coincides with Ball's Broadway debut.
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