Patrick McGoohan
Known for
An Irish-American actor of magnetic intensity, best remembered on television as the enigmatic Number Six in the cult 1960s series 'The Prisoner', which he also co-created. He starred in the spy series 'Danger Man' and won two Emmys for guest turns on 'Columbo'. On film he gave a chilling performance as the treacherous King Edward I in Mel Gibson's 'Braveheart' (1995), among other memorable villains. Brooding and fiercely controlled on screen, he was a performer of rare charisma. He died in 2009, remembered as a distinctive and uncompromising Irish-American actor.
Patrick McGoohan
31 Movies
14 Series
An Irish-American actor of magnetic intensity, best remembered on television as the enigmatic Number Six in the cult 1960s series 'The Prisoner', which he also co-created. He starred in the spy series 'Danger Man' and won two Emmys for guest turns on 'Columbo'. On film he gave a chilling performance as the treacherous King Edward I in Mel Gibson's 'Braveheart' (1995), among other memorable villains. Brooding and fiercely controlled on screen, he was a performer of rare charisma. He died in 2009, remembered as a distinctive and uncompromising Irish-American actor.
Movies
Plays King Edward
Braveheart
1995
Plays Billy Bones (voice)
Treasure Planet
2002
Plays Warden
Escape from Alcatraz
1979
Plays Phantom's Dad
The Phantom
1996
Plays Dr. Paul Ruth
Scanners
1981
Plays Roger Devereau
Silver Streak
1976
Plays David Jones
Ice Station Zebra
1968
Plays Major Cabot
A Genius, Two Friends, and an Idiot
1975
Plays Moor Larkin
Zarak
1956
Plays Doctor Eric Kiviat
Baby: Secret of the Lost Legend
1985
Plays James Stuart
Mary, Queen of Scots
1971
Plays C. 'Red' Redman
Hell Drivers
1957
Plays Andrew McDhui
The Three Lives of Thomasina
1963
Plays Col. Mike McCauley
Brass Target
1978
Plays Dr. Christopher Syn / The Scarecrow
Dr. Syn, Alias the Scarecrow
1963
Plays Frank Long
The Moonshine War
1970
Plays Dr. Harvey Langston
Hysteria
1997
Plays George Bernard Shaw
The Best of Friends
1991
Plays Jess
The Gypsy and the Gentleman
1958
Plays Martin McIsaacs
Passage Home
1955
Plays Johnny Cousin
All Night Long
1962
Plays Swedish Water Therapist
I Am a Camera
1955
Plays Dr Brown
Life for Ruth
1962
Plays Simon Breck
High Tide at Noon
1957
Plays Andrew Miller
Nor the Moon by Night
1958
Plays Thomas Crimmin
The Quare Fellow
1962
TV Shows
Director
Plays John Drake
Danger Man
1960
Director
Plays Number Six
The Prisoner
1967
Director
Plays Dr. Sidney Rafferty
Rafferty
1977
Plays Joss Merlyn
Jamaica Inn
1983
Plays Christopher Syn / Scarecrow of Romney Marsh
The Wonderful World of Disney
1954
Plays Chief Magistrate
Three Sovereigns for Sarah
1985
Plays Dr. Christopher Syn
The Scarecrow of Romney Marsh
1964
Plays Chief Magistrate
American Playhouse
1982
Director
Plays Nelson Brenner
Columbo
1971
Plays Attorney Oliver Quayle
Murder, She Wrote
1984
Plays Number 6 (voice)
The Simpsons
1989
Plays Jack 'Pal' Smurch
Armchair Theatre
1956
Plays Michael O'Riordan
Folio
1955
Plays Seth Makepeace
Sunday Night Theatre
1950
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Treasure Planet
Full Filmography
Treasure Planet
Billy Bones (voice)
2002
Film
The Simpsons
Number 6 (voice) · 1 episode
2000
TV
Hysteria
Dr. Harvey Langston
1997
Film
The Phantom
Phantom's Dad
1996
Film
Braveheart
King Edward
1995
Film
The Best of Friends
George Bernard Shaw
1991
Film
Murder, She Wrote
Attorney Oliver Quayle · 1 episode
1987
TV
Three Sovereigns for Sarah
Chief Magistrate · 3 episodes
1985
TV
American Playhouse
Chief Magistrate · 3 episodes
1985
TV
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Patrick McGoohan still alive?
Patrick McGoohan passed away on January 13, 2009 at age 80.
What are the most famous roles of Patrick McGoohan?
Patrick McGoohan is best known for roles in Braveheart, Treasure Planet, Escape from Alcatraz.
How many movies has Patrick McGoohan been in?
Over a 54-year career (since 1955), Patrick McGoohan has appeared in 31 movies and 13 TV shows.
What was Patrick McGoohan's first movie?
The career of Patrick McGoohan began with Passage Home (1955).
What is Patrick McGoohan's most recent movie or series?
Patrick McGoohan's most recent release is The Making of the Prisoner, which premiered on January 1, 2007.
What TV shows has Patrick McGoohan appeared in?
On television, Patrick McGoohan has appeared in The Simpsons, Columbo, Murder, She Wrote, The Prisoner.
Patrick McGoohan
1928-03-19 · New York City, New York, USA
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.