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Acting
Jack MacGowran
Jack MacGowran is best known for The Avengers, Danger Man, The Champions and Banacek. Jack MacGowran was born on October 13, 1918. Jack MacGowran died on January 30, 1973 at the age of 54.
- Born
- October 13, 1918
- Place of birth
- Dublin, Ireland
- Died
- January 30, 1973 (54 years old)
Biography
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. John Joseph "Jack" MacGowran (October 13, 1918 – January 31, 1973) was an Irish character actor, whose last film role was as the alcoholic director Burke Dennings in The Exorcist. He was probably best known for his work with Samuel Beckett.
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Known for
Filmography
- 1972BanacekMichele Lanier
- 1968The ChampionsBanner B. Banner
- 1967ITV PlayhouseCheese & Egg [C.E.Petty]
- 1967Half Hour StoryAlec
- 1965Gideon's Way'Happy' Roden
- 1965BBC Play of the MonthTrinculo
- 1965Thirty-Minute TheatreCoates
- 1964Theatre 625Jeremiah Hudson
- 1964The Wednesday PlayBrother Michael
- 1964Thursday TheatreFather
- 1963EspionageMatt Youghal
- 1963Sergeant CorkDrummer
- 1962Zero One
- 1961The AvengersProfessor Poole
- 1961Drama 61-67Herbert Reynolds
- 1960Armchair Mystery TheatreAlbert Brady
- 1960Danger ManPrior
- 1957Sailor of FortuneSean, Irish Deck Hand
- 1957Overseas Press Club - Exclusive!Jimmy Walsh
- 1956Armchair Theatre
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has Jack MacGowran been in?
Jack MacGowran is best known for The Avengers, Danger Man, The Champions and Banacek.
When was Jack MacGowran born?
Jack MacGowran was born on October 13, 1918. (Dublin, Ireland)
How old is Jack MacGowran?
Jack MacGowran died on January 30, 1973 at the age of 54.
Updated: October 26, 2026 ·