Patrick Magee

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Characters played by Patrick Magee

Mr. Alexander — A Clockwork Orange (1971)

Mr. Alexander is a writer whom Alex attacks and leaves crippled, while Alex also assaults his wife. Later living in a wheelchair, he shelters Alex without recognizing him, then identifies him after hearing him sing. He uses Alex as a political weapon, drugs him, and plays Beethoven until Alex attempts suicide.

The Chevalier — Barry Lyndon (1975)

An Austrian diplomat and professional gambler who acts as a mentor and partner to Barry. They conspire together to win large sums at cards, flee Prussian authorities through disguise, and travel across Europe running similar gambling scams.

Surgeon Reynolds — Zulu (1964)

British medical officer at Rorke's Drift, treats wounded and manages hospital operations.

Prof. Robert Miles — The Black Cat (1981)

Former college professor of the supernatural and reputed medium. He records audiotapes at tombs and is controlled by a supernatural black cat. After the cat's death, he walls Jill in his cellar, claiming the cat has won and he is a victim of his own evil.

Alfredo — The Masque of the Red Death (1964)

A guest at Prospero's castle, Alfredo strikes Esmeralda after she accidentally spills a goblet of wine. Hop Toad retaliates by tricking him into wearing an ape costume at the masked ball, then binds him to a chandelier and sets him on fire. His cruelty toward Esmeralda directly prompts Hop Toad's revenge.

Menelaus — The Trojan Women (1971)

King of Sparta seeking vengeance and justice for the war's destruction.

George Carter — Tales from the Crypt (1972)

Blind resident who organizes a revolt against the cruel director Major Rogers. He and other residents trap Rogers and his dog in a basement maze, orchestrating Rogers' death by starvation and the starving dog.

Dr. Whittle — And Now the Screaming Starts! (1973)

The family physician who recognizes Catherine's visions as more than mere illness. He urges Charles to reveal the estate's dark history to Catherine, but is brutally murdered by the disembodied, strangled hand before he can speak. His death marks the curse's active enforcement.

Cornwall — King Lear (1970)

Cornwall is associated with Regan when King Lear divides the kingdom and assigns her portion to her and Cornwall. The supplied plot places him on Regan's side of the new political arrangement, but provides no further individual action or direct exchange involving him.

Justin Caleb — Dementia 13 (1963)

The family doctor who investigates the murders at the castle. He uses hypnosis to uncover clues, discovers hidden bodies, sets a trap to catch the killer, and ultimately stops Billy's killing spree.

Marquis de Sade — The Persecution and Assassination of Jean-Paul Marat as Performed by the Inmates of the Asylum of Charenton Under the Direction of the Marquis de Sade (1967)

The Marquis de Sade stages and directs a play inside the Charenton Asylum, using fellow inmates as performers to dramatize Marat's murder. He manipulates both the actors and the audience, encouraging chaos, nihilism, and personal departures from the script until the performance culminates in destructive disorder.

Shamus McCann — The Birthday Party (1968)

Shamus McCann is one of the two menacing, mysterious visitors who confront Stanley Webber at the boarding house. He joins Nat Goldberg in offering to host the disputed birthday party, participates in the pressure that breaks Stanley Webber down, and helps take him away in their car for purported medical attention.

Career Overview

Patrick Magee has 64 screen credits in a career dating back to 1960. Their work spans 4 cinematic universes — most prominently The Flipside of Dominick Hide Collection with 2 titles. Signature works include A Clockwork Orange, Barry Lyndon, The Black Cat. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
64
Birth Date
1922-03-31 00:00:00
Birth Place
Armagh, Northern Ireland, UK

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 4 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q925310), public domain (CC0).