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Acting
Patrick McGoohan
Patrick McGoohan is best known for The Simpsons, Columbo, Murder, She Wrote and The Prisoner. Patrick McGoohan was born on March 19, 1928. Patrick McGoohan died on January 13, 2009 at the age of 80.
- Born
- March 19, 1928
- Place of birth
- New York City, New York, USA
- Died
- January 13, 2009 (80 years old)
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.
Known for
Filmography
- 1989The SimpsonsNumber 6 (voice)
- 1985Three Sovereigns for SarahChief Magistrate
- 1984Murder, She WroteAttorney Oliver Quayle
- 1983Jamaica InnJoss Merlyn
- 1982American PlayhouseChief Magistrate
- 1977RaffertyDr. Sidney Rafferty
- 1971ColumboNelson Brenner
- 1967The PrisonerNumber Six
- 1964The Scarecrow of Romney MarshDr. Christopher Syn
- 1960Danger ManJohn Drake
- 1956Armchair TheatreJack 'Pal' Smurch
- 1956The Adventures of Sir LancelotSir Glavin
- 1955FolioMichael O'Riordan
- 1954The Wonderful World of DisneyChristopher Syn / Scarecrow of Romney Marsh
- 1950Sunday Night TheatreSeth Makepeace
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has Patrick McGoohan been in?
Patrick McGoohan is best known for The Simpsons, Columbo, Murder, She Wrote and The Prisoner.
When was Patrick McGoohan born?
Patrick McGoohan was born on March 19, 1928. (New York City, New York, USA)
How old is Patrick McGoohan?
Patrick McGoohan died on January 13, 2009 at the age of 80.
Updated: October 25, 2026 ·