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- Born: 1928 in IrelandBritish Film Institute: screenonline: McGoohan, Patrick (1928-2008) Biography
- Died on January 13, 2009 at the age of 80Boston Herald: The Prisoner star and creator Patrick McGoohan dies (January 14, 2009)
- Starred in the TV shows The Prisoner and Secret Agent
- Created and co-produced The Prisoner
- The show became a cult classic even though it only ran for 17 episodesBoston Herald: The Prisoner star and creator Patrick McGoohan dies (January 14, 2009)
- Also starred in several other TV shows
- Starred in many movies, including Ice Station Zebra, Braveheart and Silver Streak
- Won two Emmys for his guest appearances on the TV show Columbo
- Grew up in Ireland and Great BritainBritish Film Institute: screenonline: McGoohan, Patrick (1928-2008) Biography
- Moved to the United States in 1972British Film Institute: screenonline: McGoohan, Patrick (1928-2008) Biography
- Also worked as a directorBritish Film Institute: screenonline: McGoohan, Patrick (1928-2008) Biography
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Patrick McGoohan was an Emmy Award-winning actor best known for his role in the TV show The Prisoner, a British series about a former spy who is held against his will in a small village. McGoohan was also one of the creators behind the show. McGoohan died on January 13, 2009, at the age of 80.Boston Herald: The Prisoner star and creator Patrick McGoohan dies (January 14, 2009)
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The Prisoner
The Prisoner first aired on BBC, and later aired on CBS in the United States. McGoohan co-created and co-produced the show. AMC is currently producing a remake of the show, which will air as a miniseries later in 2009. McGoohan played a former spy trapped in a village. Neither the spy nor the village were named in the show—McGoohan's character was only referred to as Number Six. -
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Patrick McGoohan Questions
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Why did the show The Prisoner, starring Patrick McGoohan, become so popular? 5 AnswersIt had the same appeal as shows like Lost, Twin Peaks and 24 -- a mystery, with suspense and a narrative arc. Most shows of the time were episodic, not continui... read more -
Have you seen the original Prisoner series starring Patrick McGoohan? If so, here's your question... 1 AnswerWhen it comes to the last episode (or last 2 episodes as despite the fact they were filmed months apart from each other they form a 2 part story) I don't think ... read more -
How will the new version of The Prisoner (1967) compare to the old one? 2 AnswersThe remake was announced prior to the death of McGoohan, so we spin this in saying McGoohan had the opportunity to die happy knowing his idea would reach a new ... read more
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