Patrick McGoohan - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

Born	March 19, 1928
Died	January 13, 2009 (age 80)
Birthplace	Astoria, Queens, New York City, United States
Zodiac Sign	Pisces - (see also Patrick McGoohan's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese Zodiac	Dragon
Generation	Silent Generation
Known For	Starring and creating the 1960s cult TV series 'The Prisoner,' and for his role in 'Danger Man' (known as 'Secret Agent' in the US).

Intro

Patrick McGoohan was an Irish-American actor, director, producer, and screenwriter, best known for his roles in the classic television series 'The Prisoner' and 'Danger Man.' Renowned for his enigmatic screen presence and creative control over his projects, McGoohan became a cult icon in British and American television.

Early Life & Background

Patrick McGoohan was born to Irish parents in New York City but moved to Ireland and then England as a child. He attended Ratcliffe College in England. His early upbringing across the US, Ireland, and England shaped his unique accent and perspective, which later influenced his acting career.

Career Highlights

Starred as John Drake in the spy series 'Danger Man' (1960–1968).
Created, produced, and starred as Number Six in 'The Prisoner' (1967–1968).
Won two Primetime Emmy Awards for guest appearances in 'Columbo.'
Played King Edward I in the Academy Award-winning film 'Braveheart' (1995).
Directed and wrote several episodes of 'The Prisoner.'

Trivia

McGoohan reportedly rejected the role of James Bond before Sean Connery was cast.
He was married to actress Joan Drummond for over 50 years.
He was known for his strong personal and creative principles, which influenced 'The Prisoner' to be a highly philosophical and allegorical series.

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