Question: Who is the lead character in The Mentalist?
About the article "The Mentalist", section "Synopsis".

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  Patrick Jane (born 1975), main character in "The Mentalist"  
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The Mentalist.
In this series Patrick Jane, the main character, uses his keen powers of observation, deduction, and knowledge of social engineering coupled with his genius to help lead investigations. 
In 2008, Heller created the hit CBS television series, "The Mentalist", with his production company Primrose Hill Productions in association with Warner Bros. Television.
On 7 January 2009, the show won the award for "Favorite New TV Drama" at the 35th People's Choice Awards and since then, the star, Simon Baker has received several nominations for his portrayal of the lead character, Patrick Jane.
"The Mentalist" follows Patrick Jane, an independent consultant for the California Bureau of Investigation (CBI) based in Sacramento, California.
He has a remarkable track record for solving serious crimes by using his amazing skills of observation.
Jane also makes frequent use of his mentalist abilities and his semi-celebrity past as a psychic medium using paranormal abilities he now admits he feigned.
He abandoned his pretense out of remorse when his attention-seeking behaviour attracted the attention of a serial killer named Red John who killed his wife and daughter. 
The Amazing Kreskin (born January 12, 1935), born George Joseph Kresge, is a mentalist who became popular on North American television in the 1970s.
He was inspired to become a mentalist by Lee Falk's famous comic strip "Mandrake the Magician", which features a crime-fighting stage magician.