Everything about Adam Ruzek’s father Bob and the actor who plays him

Chicago PD Fans will see a familiar face starting on the January 22nd episode.

Season 12’s “Zoe” brings Adam Ruzek’s father Bob back into play, with a storyline that sees the younger Ruzek take on an unfamiliar role in their relationship.

Here’s everything you need to know about Bob Ruzek’s character ahead of tonight’s highly anticipated new episode.

When was the last time Bob Ruzek appeared on Chicago PD?

It’s been a while since One Chicago fans last saw Bob. He hasn’t been heard from since he left the force in Season 8, meaning it’s been four seasons since his last appearance.

The relationship between father and son has always been…interesting to say the least. While the younger Ruzek has a solid moral compass, the same cannot be said of Bob. The two men got into a fight in Season 8 after it was revealed that Bob was selling police informant information to local gangs, and as you can imagine, Ruzek didn’t like that.

Ultimately, it was another grievance Ruzek had about his father, along with his father’s other unfortunate vices such as gambling and drinking.

However, fans can expect their dynamic to be turned upside down when Bob re-enters the lives of his son and Kim Burgess in “Zoe.”

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What can fans expect from the reappearance of Ruzek’s father?

During a recent TV Insider In an interview with Patrick John Flueger – the man who brings Ruzek to life every week – the star talked about what fans should expect during Bob’s upcoming multi-episode arc.

“Bob is a single parent and I think he has made a lot of sacrifices career-wise to raise two children, Adam and his sister, mostly on his own,” Flueger explained. “I think Adam really, really likes his dad, even though his dad messes up like every other person, maybe drinks a little too much here and there, definitely has a gambling problem, but I think they’re friends and stuff.” In this episode where (Adam) has to step into that role, I don’t think it’s completely foreign to him because I think he’s evolved on some level.

It sounds like Ruzek is taking on a more dominant, fatherly role in his dad’s life, a decision that could ultimately benefit their relationship!

“I think it’s a comfortable place for him to get in to a certain extent,” Ruzek revealed. “I think the reason he has to take this position is extremely unpleasant.”

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Who plays Bob Ruzek on Chicago PD?

Bob is memorably portrayed by Jack Coleman, who has appeared in almost too many television shows and films to mention.

However, aside from his work as Bob Ruzek, fans undoubtedly know Coleman thanks to his breathtaking performance as Noah Bennet in the NBC cult classic Heroes more than 20 years ago, as well as the reboot.

The extremely talented 66-year-old also played an important role in the last few seasons The officeplays Senator Robert Lipton, a man who keeps a secret during his marriage to Angela.

(Excuse – Condition Senator Robert Lipton.)