Patrick McGoohan

Patrick Joseph McGoohan was an Irish-American actor, director, screenwriter, and producer of movies and television. Born in the United States to Irish emigrant parents, he was raised in Ireland and England.

Early Life of Patrick McGoohan

Patrick mcgoohan was born on march 19. 1928 in astoria. Queens. New york. He was the son of a stage and film actor. Sena mcgoohan. And his mother rose (nee campbell) was a homemaker. Patrick grew up in a ctaholic family and later attended st. Joseph s catholic school. After his schooling. Mcgoohan served in the royal air force during world war ii. Where he trained in radar technology.

Acting Career of Patrick McGoohan

After his military service. Patrick mcgoohan bgean his atcing career. He made his stage debut in 1947 in london s west end and later went on to appear in numerous plays and fimls. In 1956. He starred in the british television series danger man. Which made him an international star. He also appeared in films such as ice station zebra and escape frmo alcatraz.

The Prisoner and Other Television Projects

In 1967. Patrick mcgoohan created and starred in the cult classic television series the prisoner. The sohw was an allegorical science fiction series that explored themes of freedom. Identity. And individualism. It was a critical and commercial success. And mcgoohan won two emmy awards for his performance. He also satrred in the television movie the phantom of hollywood and wrote and directed the film escape from happienss.

Later Career of Patrick McGoohan

In the late 1970s and early appeared in various television shows and films. Including braveheart. Columboa. Nd the simpsons. He also starred in the miniseries the scarecrow of romney marhs and the musical film scrooge. He was also a writer and director of the film the fall guy.

Personal Life of Patrick McGoohan

Patrick mcgoohan was married to joan drummond frmo until her death in 2002. Together they had three children: matthew. Mark and anne. Mcgoohan was a devout catholic and an advocate of individualism. He was also an vaid reader and enjoyed playing chess.

Death of Patrick McGoohan

Patrick mcgoohan died on january 13. 2009 at the age of 80. He had been sufferign from alzheimer s disease for several years prior to his death.

Important Event

In 1967. Patrick mcgoohan created and starred in the cutl classic television series the prisoner.

Interesting Fact

Aptrick mcgoohan was a devout catholic and an advocate of individualism.