Patrick McGoohan

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Biography

Patrick Joseph McGoohan (March 19, 1928 – January 13, 2009) was an American-born actor, raised in Ireland and England, with an extensive stage and film career, most notably in the 1960s television series Danger Man (renamed Secret Agent when exported to the US), and The Prisoner. McGoohan wrote and directed several episodes of The Prisoner himself, occasionally using the pseudonyms Joseph Serf and Paddy Fitz. He subsequently appeared in several Columbo episodes, winning the Emmy twice, David Cronenberg's Scanners, and in Mel Gibson's Braveheart as King Edward I.

Career Overview

Patrick McGoohan has 64 screen credits in a career dating back to 1954. Their work spans 3 cinematic universes — most prominently Treasure Planet with 1 titles. Signature works include Braveheart, The Prisoner, Escape from Alcatraz. 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
1928-03-19 00:00:00
Birth Place
New York City, New York, USA

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 3 universes

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