FBI Special AgentJohn Jay Doggett is a fictional character in the Foxscience fiction-supernatural television series The X-Files. With his FBI partners Dana Scully (season 8) and Monica Reyes (season 9), they work on the X-Files together, which is concerned with cases with particularly mysterious or possibly supernatural circumstances that were left unsolved and shelved by the FBI. John Doggett is played by Robert Patrick. Doggett was a main character from the eighth to ninth seasons (2000–2002), replacing David Duchovny's character Fox Mulder. Doggett appeared in the opening credits and every episode from the season eight premiere to the final episode of season 9.
Doggett made his first appearance in the 2000 episode "Within". Doggett served in the United States Marine Corps from the 1970s to the 1980s. Later he started working for the New York Police Department, he was eventually promoted to detective. After his son's death, he got a job in the FBI. He started to work for the Criminal Investigations Division. In 2000, he was assigned to the X-Files office, after the disappearance of Mulder. The introduction of Doggett was met with mostly positive reaction by critics, while getting more mixed response from longtime fans of the series.
Doggett served in the United States Marine Corps in the 24th Marine Amphibious Unit from 1977–1983. His final rank was Sergeant (E-5). While serving in the military, he became good friends with fellow Marine Knowle Rohrer. From 1982–1983, Doggett played a role in the Multi-National Peacekeeping Force for Lebanon development. Doggett retired from the U.S. Marine Corps with commendations after being wounded in the line of duty. After gaining a Juris Doctor and a Master's degree in Public Administration from Syracuse University, Doggett went on to work for the New York Police Department from 1987–1995, eventually becoming a detective in the Fugitive Division's Warrant section.[1] While he was working for the NYPD, his son, Luke Doggett (played in flashbacks by Jake Fritz), was abducted and murdered. Doggett teamed up with Special Agent Monica Reyes, who was working out of the New YorkFBI field office at the time, to search for his son's killer. After his son's death, Doggett's marriage to Barbara Doggett (played by Patrick's real-life wife Barbara) ended in divorce.[2]
In 1995, Doggett graduated from the FBI Academy and assumed the position of FBI Special Agent in the Criminal Investigations Division. In 2000, Agent Doggett was assigned by Deputy Director Alvin Kersh to head up the manhunt to find Special Agent Fox Mulder.[1] The manhunt was unsuccessful and Doggett was demoted to work on the X-Files with Special Agent Dana Scully. During this time, Doggett and Kersh developed a bitter enmity, similar to the early relationship between Mulder and Walter Skinner.[3]
Initially, Scully and Doggett were not very trusting of each other. After years of investigating several X-Files cases with Mulder, Scully had slowly grown to believe in the existence of the paranormal.[1] Doggett, however, is a no-nonsense agent, who frequently utilizes his down-to-earth sensibilities he learned as a Marine and a cop. Doggett therefore functioned as "the skeptic", while Scully somewhat served in Mulder's old position of "the believer". Gradually, Doggett and Scully came to trust one another to some degree, although he and Mulder, who later returned and recovered from his abduction, remained untrusting of each other for some time.[4] Doggett and his new partner, Reyes, took charge of the X-Files after Mulder was fired from the FBI and Scully left active duty to teach at the FBI Academy and to care for her son, Baby William.[5] In the series finale, Doggett testified on Mulder's behalf when Mulder was charged with murder. Later, he and Reyes narrowly escaped from Knowle Rohrer, who Doggett had discovered about a year prior was working for the conspiracy. At the end of the series, Doggett is likely a regular agent, as it appears that Kersh was forced to close down the X-Files division.[6]
More than one hundred actors auditioned for the role,[8] but only ten were taken seriously by the producers. Known actors such as Lou Diamond Phillips and Hart Bochner were among the auditionees for the role as Agent Doggett. Both Phillips and Bochner were considered for the role, but the producers eventually chose Robert Patrick.[9]Chris Carter said "I think it was something that we all talked about, but I wrote his voice. So, I think he was someone we all came up with together, but his voice came out of my head. But, it was something that was helped in a large degree by casting Robert Patrick."[10]
Patrick had an obligation to work on another series after being cast as Doggett.[8] The series was entitled L.A. Sheriff's Homicide and was shooting its pilot episode.[8] Carter was able to broker a deal with the other studio, paving the way for Patrick's portrayal of Doggett in season eight premiere "Within".[8] Doggett was modeled after Bud White from the 1997 feature film, L.A. Confidential.[11] Carter had previously named Dana Scully after Los Angeles Dodgers announcer Vin Scully, and he decided to name the new character after Vin Scully's longtime broadcasting partner Jerry Doggett as an homage.[11] Before the character got a name, he was referred to by the producers as "Agent White".[11]
Carter was inspired to write the scene in which Scully throws water into Doggett's face, due to Carter being aware that new actor Patrick would be facing opposition from some members of the fan community, Patrick has even called that scene his favorite ever shot for the series, admitting that he couldn't think of a better way to introduce the character and that the scene not only said a lot but that it had actually helped him.[12] The introduction of the new character in the eighth season was one of two main factors that influenced the series' production personnel to decide to go back to more serious episodes.[13] The other major reason was to avoid "trivializing the absence of Mulder".[11]
Reception
Some members of the fanbase criticized the introduction of Doggett, claiming that the character had been intentionally created to replace previous lead Fox Mulder's work.[14]Chris Carter responded to this with a denial of the accuracy of their claims, and further stated in an interview with National Public Radio (NPR), "What he brings is a different approach to The X-Files. First of all, he's a knee jerk skeptic so he couldn't be more different than the character of Mulder. He's an insider at the FBI, well liked, has buddies. Mulder, of course, he's been banished to the basement along with all of his X-files. So when he's put together with Agent Scully, who has become something of a reluctant believer, the dynamic on the show changes completely".[14]
Robert Patrick was awarded a Saturn Award in the category "Best Television Actor" in 2001 for his role as Doggett, winning over such nominees as Richard Dean Anderson for his work as Jack O'Neill on Stargate SG-1.[15] He was also nominated for the award the following year. Entertainment Weekly reviewer Ken Tucker said that Patrick's portrayal brought "hardboiled alertness" to the series, being overall positive towards the new character.[16] Anita Gates from The New York Times said that most fans had "accepted" Doggett, and further commented that the character actually looked "like a Secret Service Agent."[17] Kathie Huddleston from Sci Fi Wire commented on the absence of Mulder, calling Patrick a "fine actor", and asserting that the character was "way-too-serious" to be intended as a direct replacement for Mulder.[18] Carter commented on the character, saying "everybody likes Robert Patrick and the character",[19] but added that fans missed David Duchovny and his character.[19] Patrick's performance saw him named as one of "The Ten Sexiest Men of Sci-Fi" by TV Guide.[20]
References
^ abcDirector:Kim MannersWriter(s):Chris Carter. "Within". The X-Files. Season 8. Episode 1. Fox Broadcasting Company.
^Director: Barry K. Thomas Writer(s): Greg Walker. "Empedocles". The X-Files. Season 8. Episode 17. Fox Broadcasting Company.
^Director:Kim MannersWriter(s):Chris Carter. "Without". The X-Files. Season 8. Episode 2. Fox Broadcasting Company.
^Director:Vince GilliganWriter(s):Rod Hardy. "Roadrunners". The X-Files. Season 8. Episode 4. Fox Broadcasting Company.
^Director:Kim MannersWriter(s):Chris Carter. "Existence". The X-Files. Season 8. Episode 21. Fox Broadcasting Company.
^Director:Kim MannersWriter(s):Chris Carter. "The Truth". The X-Files. Season 9. Episode 19–20. Fox Broadcasting Company.
^Manners, Kim and Patrick, Robert (2001). Audio Commentary for "Within" (DVD). 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment.
^Ryce, Lynette (January 11, 2002). "On the Air". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved November 27, 2009.
^ ab"Interview with Chris Carter". National Public Radio. March 2001. Retrieved November 27, 2009.
^"Saturn Awards". Airlock Alpha. June 30, 2001. Retrieved November 27, 2009.
^Tucker, Ken (November 3, 2000). "The X-Files (2009 - 2009)". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved November 27, 2009.
^Gates, Anita (February 18, 2001). "TELEVISION/RADIO; Without Mulder (Most of the Time), 'The X-Files' Thrives". The New York Times. Retrieved November 27, 2009.
^Huddleston, Kathie (2001). . Sci Fi Wire. Archived from the original on June 16, 2008. Retrieved November 27, 2009.
^ abKing, Susan (November 26, 2000). "Cover Story; After Mulder". The Los Angeles Times. Retrieved November 27, 2009.
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For the American writer see John Doggett columnist For the Nova Scotia politician see John Doggett politician FBI Special Agent John Jay Doggett is a fictional character in the Fox science fiction supernatural television series The X Files With his FBI partners Dana Scully season 8 and Monica Reyes season 9 they work on the X Files together which is concerned with cases with particularly mysterious or possibly supernatural circumstances that were left unsolved and shelved by the FBI John Doggett is played by Robert Patrick Doggett was a main character from the eighth to ninth seasons 2000 2002 replacing David Duchovny s character Fox Mulder Doggett appeared in the opening credits and every episode from the season eight premiere to the final episode of season 9 John DoggettThe X Files characterFirst appearance Within Last appearance The Truth Part II Portrayed byRobert PatrickCityWashington D C BornJohn Jay DoggettDate of BirthApril 4 1960Atlanta Georgia U S In universe informationOccupationFBI Special AgentFamilyBarbara DoggettChildrenLuke DoggettPartnersDana ScullyMonica ReyesAffiliationsFox MulderWalter SkinnerThe Lone GunmenDuration2000 02Seasons8 9Doggett made his first appearance in the 2000 episode Within Doggett served in the United States Marine Corps from the 1970s to the 1980s Later he started working for the New York Police Department he was eventually promoted to detective After his son s death he got a job in the FBI He started to work for the Criminal Investigations Division In 2000 he was assigned to the X Files office after the disappearance of Mulder The introduction of Doggett was met with mostly positive reaction by critics while getting more mixed response from longtime fans of the series Contents 1 Character arc 2 Conceptual history 3 Reception 4 References 5 External linksCharacter arc EditDoggett served in the United States Marine Corps in the 24th Marine Amphibious Unit from 1977 1983 His final rank was Sergeant E 5 While serving in the military he became good friends with fellow Marine Knowle Rohrer From 1982 1983 Doggett played a role in the Multi National Peacekeeping Force for Lebanon development Doggett retired from the U S Marine Corps with commendations after being wounded in the line of duty After gaining a Juris Doctor and a Master s degree in Public Administration from Syracuse University Doggett went on to work for the New York Police Department from 1987 1995 eventually becoming a detective in the Fugitive Division s Warrant section 1 While he was working for the NYPD his son Luke Doggett played in flashbacks by Jake Fritz was abducted and murdered Doggett teamed up with Special Agent Monica Reyes who was working out of the New York FBI field office at the time to search for his son s killer After his son s death Doggett s marriage to Barbara Doggett played by Patrick s real life wife Barbara ended in divorce 2 In 1995 Doggett graduated from the FBI Academy and assumed the position of FBI Special Agent in the Criminal Investigations Division In 2000 Agent Doggett was assigned by Deputy Director Alvin Kersh to head up the manhunt to find Special Agent Fox Mulder 1 The manhunt was unsuccessful and Doggett was demoted to work on the X Files with Special Agent Dana Scully During this time Doggett and Kersh developed a bitter enmity similar to the early relationship between Mulder and Walter Skinner 3 Initially Scully and Doggett were not very trusting of each other After years of investigating several X Files cases with Mulder Scully had slowly grown to believe in the existence of the paranormal 1 Doggett however is a no nonsense agent who frequently utilizes his down to earth sensibilities he learned as a Marine and a cop Doggett therefore functioned as the skeptic while Scully somewhat served in Mulder s old position of the believer Gradually Doggett and Scully came to trust one another to some degree although he and Mulder who later returned and recovered from his abduction remained untrusting of each other for some time 4 Doggett and his new partner Reyes took charge of the X Files after Mulder was fired from the FBI and Scully left active duty to teach at the FBI Academy and to care for her son Baby William 5 In the series finale Doggett testified on Mulder s behalf when Mulder was charged with murder Later he and Reyes narrowly escaped from Knowle Rohrer who Doggett had discovered about a year prior was working for the conspiracy At the end of the series Doggett is likely a regular agent as it appears that Kersh was forced to close down the X Files division 6 Doggett does not appear nor is he mentioned in the 2008 X Files feature film He similarly does not appear or is mentioned in the 2016 television revival of The X Files 7 Conceptual history Edit Patrick at a convention taken in December 2007 More than one hundred actors auditioned for the role 8 but only ten were taken seriously by the producers Known actors such as Lou Diamond Phillips and Hart Bochner were among the auditionees for the role as Agent Doggett Both Phillips and Bochner were considered for the role but the producers eventually chose Robert Patrick 9 Chris Carter said I think it was something that we all talked about but I wrote his voice So I think he was someone we all came up with together but his voice came out of my head But it was something that was helped in a large degree by casting Robert Patrick 10 Patrick had an obligation to work on another series after being cast as Doggett 8 The series was entitled L A Sheriff s Homicide and was shooting its pilot episode 8 Carter was able to broker a deal with the other studio paving the way for Patrick s portrayal of Doggett in season eight premiere Within 8 Doggett was modeled after Bud White from the 1997 feature film L A Confidential 11 Carter had previously named Dana Scully after Los Angeles Dodgers announcer Vin Scully and he decided to name the new character after Vin Scully s longtime broadcasting partner Jerry Doggett as an homage 11 Before the character got a name he was referred to by the producers as Agent White 11 Carter was inspired to write the scene in which Scully throws water into Doggett s face due to Carter being aware that new actor Patrick would be facing opposition from some members of the fan community Patrick has even called that scene his favorite ever shot for the series admitting that he couldn t think of a better way to introduce the character and that the scene not only said a lot but that it had actually helped him 12 The introduction of the new character in the eighth season was one of two main factors that influenced the series production personnel to decide to go back to more serious episodes 13 The other major reason was to avoid trivializing the absence of Mulder 11 Reception EditSome members of the fanbase criticized the introduction of Doggett claiming that the character had been intentionally created to replace previous lead Fox Mulder s work 14 Chris Carter responded to this with a denial of the accuracy of their claims and further stated in an interview with National Public Radio NPR What he brings is a different approach to The X Files First of all he s a knee jerk skeptic so he couldn t be more different than the character of Mulder He s an insider at the FBI well liked has buddies Mulder of course he s been banished to the basement along with all of his X files So when he s put together with Agent Scully who has become something of a reluctant believer the dynamic on the show changes completely 14 Robert Patrick was awarded a Saturn Award in the category Best Television Actor in 2001 for his role as Doggett winning over such nominees as Richard Dean Anderson for his work as Jack O Neill on Stargate SG 1 15 He was also nominated for the award the following year Entertainment Weekly reviewer Ken Tucker said that Patrick s portrayal brought hardboiled alertness to the series being overall positive towards the new character 16 Anita Gates from The New York Times said that most fans had accepted Doggett and further commented that the character actually looked like a Secret Service Agent 17 Kathie Huddleston from Sci Fi Wire commented on the absence of Mulder calling Patrick a fine actor and asserting that the character was way too serious to be intended as a direct replacement for Mulder 18 Carter commented on the character saying everybody likes Robert Patrick and the character 19 but added that fans missed David Duchovny and his character 19 Patrick s performance saw him named as one of The Ten Sexiest Men of Sci Fi by TV Guide 20 References Edit a b c Director Kim Manners Writer s Chris Carter Within The X Files Season 8 Episode 1 Fox Broadcasting Company Director Barry K Thomas Writer s Greg Walker Empedocles The X Files Season 8 Episode 17 Fox Broadcasting Company Director Kim Manners Writer s Chris Carter Without The X Files Season 8 Episode 2 Fox Broadcasting Company Director Vince Gilligan Writer s Rod Hardy Roadrunners The X Files Season 8 Episode 4 Fox Broadcasting Company Director Kim Manners Writer s Chris Carter Existence The X Files Season 8 Episode 21 Fox Broadcasting Company Director Kim Manners Writer s Chris Carter The Truth The X Files Season 9 Episode 19 20 Fox Broadcasting Company http www designntrend com articles 61301 20150922 the x files revival robert patrick why he isnt part of the follow up series html permanent dead link a b c d Fleming Michael Adalian Josef July 20 2000 Patrick marks X Files spot Variety Retrieved November 27 2009 X File s Scully gets a new partner in Robert Patrick Spotlight Toronto Star July 21 2000 Chris Carter Online Chat Fortune City Archived from the original on July 25 2008 Retrieved November 27 2009 a b c d Carter Chris Patrick Robert Spotnitz Frank and Anderson Gillian 2002 The Truth Behind Season 8 DVD 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment Manners Kim and Patrick Robert 2001 Audio Commentary for Within DVD 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment Ryce Lynette January 11 2002 On the Air Entertainment Weekly Retrieved November 27 2009 a b Interview with Chris Carter National Public Radio March 2001 Retrieved November 27 2009 Saturn Awards Airlock Alpha June 30 2001 Retrieved November 27 2009 Tucker Ken November 3 2000 The X Files 2009 2009 Entertainment Weekly Retrieved November 27 2009 Gates Anita February 18 2001 TELEVISION RADIO Without Mulder Most of the Time The X Files Thrives The New York Times Retrieved November 27 2009 Huddleston Kathie 2001 ON SCREEN The X Files Sci Fi Wire Archived from the original on June 16 2008 Retrieved November 27 2009 a b King Susan November 26 2000 Cover Story After Mulder The Los Angeles Times Retrieved November 27 2009 King Susan 2011 Robert Patrick biography Movies amp TV Dept The New York Times Baseline amp All Movie Guide Archived from the original on May 17 2011 Retrieved November 27 2009 External links Edit United States portal Television portal Wikiquote has quotations 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