Robert Patrick Benedict was seen as Tom Papa's best friend on NBC's comedy Come to Papa. In 2005, Benedict appeared as Lucas Pegg on CBS's Threshold. Benedict is also known for his four year stint as Richard, the annoying adviser in Kelvin Hall, on Felicity. In addition to guest starring on NYPD Blue, he's had recurring roles on Chicago Hope, Buffy, The Vampire Slayer, Alias, and Birds of Prey.

Benedict's film credits include Not Another Teen Movie, The First 20 Million, Two Days and Jim Kehoe's Handjob, and Kicking & Screaming.

In addition to his acting credits, Benedict was critically recognized as a standup comic in 2002 for his one-person show, Nerd, at the Acme Comedy Theater in Hollywood. Benedict could also be found in the Los Angeles club scene as the lead singer and guitarist for local pop rock band Louden Swain.