Patrick McGoohan
Patrick McGoohan was a versatile actor known for his roles in television and film, particularly in 'The Prisoner' and 'Secret Agent'. He had a reputation for portraying strong, complex characters and was known for his distinctive voice and commanding presence. His career spanned several decades,... Read More
Known for
Braveheart (1995)
Enraged at the slaughter of Murron, his new bride and childhood love, Scottish warrior William Wallace slays a platoon of the local English lord's...
Treasure Planet (2002)
When space galleon cabin boy Jim Hawkins discovers a map to an intergalactic "loot of a thousand worlds," a cyborg cook named John Silver...
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Credits
| Year | Title | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 |
In My MindThe film recounts one of Chris' early filmmaking experiences: an attempt to interview Patrick McGoohan - something McGoohan had resisted... |
Self (archive footage) | |
| 2008 |
Walt Disney Treasures - Dr. Syn: The Scarecrow of Romney Marsh"Scarecrow! Scarecrow! The soldiers of the King feared his name!" And so begins the hard-to-forget theme song to The Scarecrow... |
Dr. Christopher Syn / The Scarecrow (archive footage) | |
| 2007 |
The Making of the PrisonerThe story of the making of cult television favorite 'The Prisoner' is told by the people who were there. Patrick... |
Unknown character | |
| 2002 |
Treasure PlanetWhen space galleon cabin boy Jim Hawkins discovers a map to an intergalactic "loot of a thousand worlds," a cyborg... |
Billy Bones (voice) | |
| 2001 |
In Search of the PrisonerSci-Fi Channel production is first shown in 2001, this documentary preceded the channel's premiere of The Prisoner. Presented by James... |
Number Six (archive footage) | |
| 1997 |
HysteriaLegendary actor Patrick McGoohan turns his famous character from THE PRISONER upside down as the psychiatrist in charge of an... |
Dr. Harvey Langston | |
| 1996 |
A Time to KillA young lawyer defends a black man accused of murdering two white men who raped his 10-year-old daughter, sparking a... |
Judge Omar Noose | |
| 1996 |
The PhantomThe 21st successor to the role of Bengalla's resident superhero must travel to New York to prevent a rich madman... |
Phantom's Dad | |
| 1996 |
Sad?Set in the mid sixties and shot with more black than white, ‘SAD?’ is a dark ten minute film that... |
Number Six (archive footage) | |
| 1995 |
BraveheartEnraged at the slaughter of Murron, his new bride and childhood love, Scottish warrior William Wallace slays a platoon of... |
King Edward | |
| 1991 |
The Best of FriendsAdapted from their letters and journals, this is a portrayal of the unique 25-year friendship shared by Dame Laurentia McLachlan... |
George Bernard Shaw | |
| 1990 |
The Prisoner Video CompanionBritish cult classic The Prisoner has been hailed as the most bizarre, mind-boggling television series of all time. Even though... |
Number 6 | |
| 1989 |
The SimpsonsSet in Springfield, the average American town, the show focuses on the antics and everyday adventures of the Simpson family;... |
Number 6 (voice) | |
| 1987 |
The Laughing PrisonerA funny remake of "The Prisoner" - with a 1980's twist to it 'The Laughing Prisoner' is a remake (or... |
Number Six | |
| 1986 |
Of Pure BloodA mother investigating her son's mysterious death finds much more than she bargained for. Casting director Alicia Browning (Remick) takes... |
Dr. Felix Neumann | |
| 1985 |
Three Sovereigns for SarahNineteen people were hanged and one man pressed to death, while hundreds went to jail during the "witch hysteria" of... |
Chief Magistrate | |
| 1985 |
Baby: Secret of the Lost LegendA paleontologist and her husband discover a mother and baby brontosaurus in Africa, and try to protect them from hunters... |
Doctor Eric Kiviat | |
| 1985 |
Three Sovereigns for SarahThis is a true story based on transcripts of the Salem Witch Trials. |
Chief Magistrate | |
| 1984 |
Murder, She WroteAn unassuming mystery writer turned sleuth uses her professional insight to help solve real-life homicide cases. |
Attorney Oliver Quayle | |
| 1984 |
Six Into One: The Prisoner FileAfter Channel 4 screened the finale of their 1984 repeats of The Prisoner, they broadcast this special show to delve... |
Self | |
| 1984 |
TrespassesA young woman searches for her identity by joining a "free love" hippie commune, against the wishes of her darkly... |
Fred Wells | |
| 1983 |
Jamaica InnThe respected squire of a quiet Cornish village is in reality the leader of a gang of murderous pirates who... |
Joss Merlyn | |
| 1983 |
Jamaica InnIn the early 1800s, Mary Yellan's life is changed after her father is murdered by shipwreckers. When her mother dies... |
Joss Merlyn | |
| 1981 |
Kings and Desperate MenA group of terrorists take a radio disk jockey and his wife and child hostage in order to get their... |
John Kingsley | |
| 1981 |
ScannersA scientist trains a man with an advanced telepathic ability called 'scanning' to stop a dangerous Scanner with extraordinary psychic... |
Dr. Paul Ruth | |
| 1980 |
The Hard WayJohn Connor is a soon-to-retire hitman that agrees to take on one last job. After years plying his deadly trade,... |
John Connor | |
| 1979 |
Escape from AlcatrazSan Francisco Bay, January 18, 1960. Frank Lee Morris is transferred to Alcatraz, a maximum security prison located on a... |
Warden | |
| 1978 |
Brass TargetGeneral George S. Patton died in a car accident in 1945. But was his death actually a murder. Is he... |
Col. Mike McCauley | |
| 1977 |
RaffertyRafferty is an American medical drama that aired on CBS from September 5 to November 28, 1977. The series stars... |
Dr. Sidney Rafferty | |
| 1977 |
The Man in the Iron MaskYears have passed since the Three Musketeers, Aramis, Athos and Porthos, have fought together with their friend, D'Artagnan. But with... |
Fouchet | |
| 1976 |
Silver StreakA somewhat daffy book editor on a rail trip from Los Angeles to Chicago thinks that he sees a murdered... |
Roger Devereau | |
| 1975 |
A Genius, Two Friends, and an IdiotExpert conman Joe Thanks teams up with half-breed Bill and naive Lucy to steal $300,000 from the Indian-hating Major Cabot.... |
Major Cabot | |
| 1971 |
Mary, Queen of ScotsMary Stuart, who was named Queen of Scotland when she was only six days old, is the last Roman Catholic... |
James Stuart | |
| 1971 |
ColumboColumbo is a friendly, verbose, disheveled-looking police detective who is consistently underestimated by his suspects. Despite his unprepossessing appearance and... |
Oscar Finch | |
| 1971 |
ColumboColumbo is a friendly, verbose, disheveled-looking police detective who is consistently underestimated by his suspects. Despite his unprepossessing appearance and... |
Eric Prince | |
| 1971 |
ColumboColumbo is a friendly, verbose, disheveled-looking police detective who is consistently underestimated by his suspects. Despite his unprepossessing appearance and... |
Nelson Brenner | |
| 1970 |
The Moonshine WarA federal agent attempts to make some real money before the alcohol ban is lifted so he sets his sights... |
Frank Long | |
| 1968 |
KoroshiSecret agent John Drake (aka Danger Man) goes to Japan to infiltrate a secret society that specialises in murder. |
John Drake | |
| 1968 |
Ice Station ZebraA top-secret Soviet spy satellite -- using stolen Western technology -- malfunctions and then goes into a descent that lands... |
David Jones | |
| 1968 |
Journey Into Darkness"Journey Into Darkness" is a television movie which consists of two episodes from the UK TV series "Journey to the... |
Host | |
| 1967 |
The PrisonerAfter resigning, a secret agent is abducted and taken to what looks like an idyllic village, but is really a... |
Number Six | |
| 1964 |
The Scarecrow of Romney Marsh"Scarecrow! Scarecrow! The soldiers of the King feared his name!" And so begins the hard-to-forget theme song to The Scarecrow... |
Dr. Christopher Syn | |
| 1963 |
The Three Lives of ThomasinaThomasina the cat brings a family together through her mysterious death and reappearance. |
Andrew McDhui | |
| 1963 |
Dr. Syn, Alias the ScarecrowEnglish vicar Dr. Syn becomes a scarecrow on horseback by night to thwart King George III's taxmen. |
Dr. Christopher Syn / The Scarecrow | |
| 1962 |
The Quare FellowThomas Crimmins is a new warder, or guard, in an Irish prison. He is young, naive, and idealistic, determined to... |
Thomas Crimmin | |
| 1962 |
Life for RuthJohn Harris finds himself ostracized and placed on trial for allowing his daughter Ruth to die. His religious beliefs forbade... |
Dr Brown | |
| 1962 |
All Night LongOver the course of one eventful evening, the anniversary celebration of the musical and romantic partners Aurelius Rex and Delia... |
Johnny Cousin | |
| 1961 |
Serjeant Musgrave's DanceSerjeant Musgrave and his small band of men arrive in an impoverished northern coal town, ostensibly on a recruiting drive.....but... |
Sjt. Musgrave | |
| 1961 |
Two Living, One DeadThree Post Office employees are at work when the facility is held up. The robber kills the supervisor and knocks... |
Erik Berger | |
| 1961 |
The Man Out ThereA Russian astronaut trapped in space in a faulty rocket, has five hours to live when his radio makes contact... |
The Man - Nicholai Soloviov | |
| 1960 |
Danger ManDanger Man is a British television series which was broadcast between 1960 and 1962, and again between 1964 and 1968.... |
John Drake | |
| 1959 |
BrandBrand's a bleak and desolate play that challenges the notion of a stern and stoic faith in the will of... |
Brand | |
| 1958 |
The Greatest Man in the WorldJust after a young unknown American becomes the first on the Moon returns, he dies in an accident. He's laid... |
Jack 'Pal' Smurch | |
| 1958 |
Nor the Moon by NightWhen Alice Lang flies out to Kenya to marry gamekeeper Andrew Miller she is met by his brother Rusty, who... |
Andrew Miller | |
| 1958 |
The Gypsy and the GentlemanA lusty Gypsy gold digger marries a Regency aristocrat, then learns he has no money. |
Jess | |
| 1957 |
Hell DriversAn ex-con trying to go clean ends up working for a crooked trucking company swindling money. |
C. 'Red' Redman | |
| 1957 |
High Tide at NoonAfter returning home to a rugged island near Nova Scotia, Joanna, daughter of the local bigwig, struggles to choose between... |
Simon Breck | |
| 1956 |
ZarakA notorious bandit develops a grudging respect for the English military man assigned to capture him. |
Moor Larkin | |
| 1956 |
Armchair TheatreArmchair Theatre is a British television drama anthology series of single plays that ran on the ITV network from 1956... |
Jack 'Pal' Smurch | |
| 1956 |
Armchair TheatreArmchair Theatre is a British television drama anthology series of single plays that ran on the ITV network from 1956... |
'The Man' - Nicholai Soloviov | |
| 1955 |
FolioFolio, a precursor to CBC's renowned fine-arts series Festival, aired for four years starting in 1956. The series showcased original... |
Michael O'Riordan | |
| 1955 |
I Am a CameraJust before the Nazis ascend to power in Berlin, Chris, an aspiring novelist from England, meets flamboyant cabaret entertainer Sally... |
Swedish Water Therapist | |
| 1955 |
Moby Dick—RehearsedA meta-theatrical adaptation of Moby-Dick in which a rehearsal evolves into a full performance, as actors are absorbed into the... |
A Serious Actor /Starbuck | |
| 1955 |
The Dam BustersThe story of the conception of a new British weapon for smashing the German dams in the Ruhr industrial complex... |
Guard at door (uncredited) | |
| 1955 |
The Dark AvengerEdward, Prince of Wales, son and heir to his father King Edward III of England, leads an English army to... |
English Soldier (uncredited) | |
| 1955 |
Passage HomeSet in 1931, the film takes place aboard a merchant ship, briefly harboured in South America. A young woman (Diane... |
Martin McIsaacs | |
| 1954 |
The Wonderful World of DisneyWalt Disney Productions has produced an anthology television series under several different titles since 1954. The original version of the... |
Christopher Syn / Scarecrow of Romney Marsh | |
| 1950 |
Sunday Night TheatreSunday Night Theatre was a long-running series of televised live television plays screened by BBC Television from early 1950 until... |
Seth Makepeace |
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Got a question about Patrick McGoohan?
Patrick McGoohan is best known for his roles in 'The Prisoner', 'Secret Agent', and films like 'Ice Station Zebra'. His work in television and film has left a lasting legacy.
Yes, Patrick McGoohan won two Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series for his work on 'The Prisoner' and 'Columbo'.
Patrick McGoohan's first film was 'The Damned' in 1962, where he played a significant role that showcased his talent.
Some of his most successful films include 'Ice Station Zebra', 'The Scarecrow', and 'The Moonshine War', which highlighted his dramatic range.
Patrick McGoohan was married to Joan Drummond from 1951 until his passing in 2009. They had three children together and maintained a private family life.
Patrick McGoohan's estimated net worth was around 10 million USD at the time of his passing, reflecting his successful career in acting and directing.
Notable milestones in Patrick McGoohan's filmography include creating and starring in 'The Prisoner' and appearing in films like 'The Three Lives of Thomasina' and 'Braveheart'.
Yes, besides acting, Patrick McGoohan was also a writer and director, contributing significantly to the creative aspects of his projects, especially 'The Prisoner'.