Patrick McGoohan
Biography
Patrick Joseph McGoohan was an American-born actor raised in Ireland and England who had an extensive stage and film career. He was born on March 19, 1928, and died on January 13, 2009. He is most notably known for his roles in the 1960s television series Danger Man, which was renamed Secret Agent when exported to the United States, and The Prisoner. He wrote and directed several episodes of The Prisoner, sometimes using the pseudonyms Joseph Serf and Paddy Fitz. His later television and film work included appearances in several Columbo episodes, for which he won the Emmy twice, David Cronenberg's Scanners, and Mel Gibson's Braveheart as King Edward I.
Career overview
Patrick Joseph McGoohan was an American-born actor raised in Ireland and England who had an extensive stage and film career. He was born on March 19, 1928, in New York City, New York, United States, and passed away on January 13, 2009, at the age of eighty. During his career, he was known for his work in both television and film.
His notable television credits include the 1960s series Danger Man, which was renamed Secret Agent when exported to the United States, and The Prisoner. He wrote and directed several episodes of The Prisoner himself, occasionally using the pseudonyms Joseph Serf and Paddy Fitz. Following these projects, he subsequently appeared in several Columbo episodes, winning the Emmy twice.
In addition to his television work, McGoohan appeared in feature films. His film credits include David Cronenberg's Scanners and Mel Gibson's Braveheart, in which he appeared as King Edward I. Over the course of his career in the entertainment industry, he accumulated sixty-seven known credits for acting.
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78 titles- In My Mind (2017) as Self (archive footage)
- Walt Disney Treasures - Dr. Syn: The Scarecrow of Romney Marsh (2008) as Dr. Christopher Syn / The Scarecrow (archive footage)
- The Making of the Prisoner (2007)
- Treasure Planet (2002) as Billy Bones (voice)
- In Search of the Prisoner (2001) as Number Six (archive footage)
- Hysteria (1997) as Dr. Harvey Langston
- A Time to Kill (1996) as Judge Omar Noose
- The Phantom (1996) as Phantom's Dad
- Sad? (1996) as Number Six (archive footage)
- Braveheart (1995) as King Edward
- The Best of Friends (1991) as George Bernard Shaw
- The Prisoner Video Companion (1990) as Number 6
- The Simpsons (1989) as Number 6 (voice)
- The Laughing Prisoner (1987) as Number Six
- Of Pure Blood (1986) as Dr. Felix Neumann
- Baby: Secret of the Lost Legend (1985) as Doctor Eric Kiviat
- Three Sovereigns for Sarah (1985) as Chief Magistrate
- Three Sovereigns for Sarah (1985) as Chief Magistrate
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Attorney Oliver Quayle
- Trespasses (1984) as Fred Wells
- Six Into One: The Prisoner File (1984) as Self
- Jamaica Inn (1983) as Joss Merlyn
- Jamaica Inn (1983) as Joss Merlyn
- American Playhouse (1982) as Chief Magistrate
- Scanners (1981) as Dr. Paul Ruth
- Kings and Desperate Men (1981) as John Kingsley
- The Hard Way (1980) as John Connor
- Escape from Alcatraz (1979) as Warden
- Brass Target (1978) as Col. Mike McCauley
- Rafferty (1977) as Dr. Sidney Rafferty
- Rafferty (1977) Director
- The Man in the Iron Mask (1977) as Fouchet
- Silver Streak (1976) as Roger Devereau
- A Genius, Two Friends, and an Idiot (1975) as Major Cabot
- Catch My Soul (1974) Director
- Columbo (1971) as Nelson Brenner
- Columbo (1971) as Oscar Finch
- Columbo (1971) as Eric Prince
- Columbo (1971) Director
- Columbo (1971) Writer
- Mary, Queen of Scots (1971) as James Stuart
- The Moonshine War (1970) as Frank Long
- Ice Station Zebra (1968) as David Jones
- Koroshi (1968) as John Drake
- Journey Into Darkness (1968) as Host
- The Prisoner (1967) as Number Six
- The Prisoner (1967) Director
- The Prisoner (1967) Writer
- The Prisoner (1967) Producer
- The Prisoner (1967) Creator
- The Scarecrow of Romney Marsh (1964) as Dr. Christopher Syn
- Dr. Syn, Alias the Scarecrow (1963) as Dr. Christopher Syn / The Scarecrow
- The Three Lives of Thomasina (1963) as Andrew McDhui
- All Night Long (1962) as Johnny Cousin
- The Quare Fellow (1962) as Thomas Crimmin
- Life for Ruth (1962) as Dr Brown
- Two Living, One Dead (1961) as Erik Berger
- Serjeant Musgrave's Dance (1961) as Sjt. Musgrave
- The Man Out There (1961) as The Man - Nicholai Soloviov
- Danger Man (1960) as John Drake
- Danger Man (1960) Director
- Brand (1959) as Brand
- The Gypsy and the Gentleman (1958) as Jess
- Nor the Moon by Night (1958) as Andrew Miller
- The Greatest Man in the World (1958) as Jack 'Pal' Smurch
- Hell Drivers (1957) as C. 'Red' Redman
- High Tide at Noon (1957) as Simon Breck
- Zarak (1956) as Moor Larkin
- Armchair Theatre (1956) as Jack 'Pal' Smurch
- Armchair Theatre (1956) as 'The Man' - Nicholai Soloviov
- Folio (1955) as Michael O'Riordan
- The Dark Avenger (1955) as English Soldier (uncredited)
- The Dam Busters (1955) as Guard at door (uncredited)
- I Am a Camera (1955) as Swedish Water Therapist
- Moby Dick—Rehearsed (1955) as A Serious Actor /Starbuck
- Passage Home (1955) as Martin McIsaacs
- The Wonderful World of Disney (1954) as Christopher Syn / Scarecrow of Romney Marsh
- Sunday Night Theatre (1950) as Seth Makepeace
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Patrick McGoohan best known for?
Patrick McGoohan is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Treasure Planet (2002), A Time to Kill (1996), The Phantom (1996), WCW Saturday Night (1992).
When and where was Patrick McGoohan born?
Patrick McGoohan was born on March 19, 1928 in New York City, New York, USA. They passed away on January 13, 2009.
How many credits does Patrick McGoohan have?
Patrick McGoohan has accumulated over 78 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1950 to 2017.
What is Patrick McGoohan's background in cinema and television?
Patrick Joseph McGoohan was an American-born actor raised in Ireland and England who had an extensive stage and film career. He was born on March 19, 1928, and died on January 13, 2009. He is most notably known for his roles in the 1960s television series Danger Man, which was renamed Secret Agent when exported to the ...