Patrick Tovatt (born December 11, 1940 in Garrett Ridge, Colorado) is an American actor. He is perhaps best known for his roles on several soap operas, including Zane Lindquist on Another World (1985–1986); Matt McCleary on Search for Tomorrow (1986); and Cal Stricklyn on As the World Turns (1988–1998, 2001). He was nominated for an Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in 1994 for his work on As the World Turns. Tovatt has retired to Grants Pass, Oregon.