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McGoohan died Tuesday in Los Angeles after a short illness, his son-in-law, film producer Cleve Landsberg, said Wednesday.
McGoohan won two Emmys for his work on the Peter Falk detective drama "Columbo," and more recently appeared as King Edward Longshanks in the 1995 Mel Gibson film "Braveheart."
But he was best known as the title character Number Six in "The Prisoner," a surreal 1960s British series in which a former spy is held captive in a small village and constantly tries to escape.
Copyright © 2009 The Associated Press
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March 19, 2018
My deepest sympathy to all family's and friends lost! May the love of God provides peace and strength at this time of grief from 2 Thessalonians 2:16, 17.
Dwight Dowson
January 14, 2018
Salute to a great man and brilliant Actor!
Richard Mccarthy
January 14, 2017
Treasured memories of Patrick Mc Goohan today one of my favourite actors, and still one of the best.
Mark Christopher
July 10, 2015
Here's to a great actor and writer. I first glimpsed his genius and glib humor as The Scarecrow, and then Secret Agent and finally what he may be remembered most for his brilliant Prisoner. God Bless you Mr. McGoohan. Be Seeing You!
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K P Asgar Ali
January 7, 2015
We enjoyed his TV series danger man in the 60s.He was a great actor...
Terri
January 1, 2015
Beautiful actor. Great intensity and intelligence. A deep talent. You will be missed.
Desmond Mead
May 11, 2014
A wonderful human being. I wish that Phis plays and poetry would be published.
Peggy Moshell
July 25, 2012
Thanks for being an individual and great actor. I've enjoyed your work very much.
weinsberg paul
July 14, 2010
INDIVIDUALISTE.Le meilleur.
March 7, 2010
For Patrick...
Now you have begun your
most important journey.
WEEP NOT FOR ME
Do not weep for me when I no longer dwell among the wonders of the earth; for my larger self is free, and my soul rejoices on the other side of pain...on the other side of darkness.
Do not weep for me, for I am a ray of sunshine that touches your skin, a tropical breeze upon your face, the hush of joy within your heart and the innocence of babes in mothers arms.
I am the hope in a darkened night. And, in your hour of need, I will be there to comfort you. I will share your tears, your joys, your fears, your disappointments and your triumphs.
Do not weep for me, for I am cradled
in the arms of God. I walk with the angels, and hear the music beyond the stars.
Do not weep for me, for I am within you;
I am peace, love, I am a soft wind that caresses the flowers. I am the calm that follows a raging storm. I am an autumns leaf that floats among the garden of God, and I am pure white snow that softly falls upon your hand.
Do not weep for me, for I shall never die, as long as you remember me...
with a smile and a sigh.
© Joe Fazio
~
[email protected] /Joe Fazio,
Beverly Hills, California
David Martn
December 31, 2009
At the close of 2009, I salute patrick mcgoohan who died earlier this year. He was a rare thing in entertainment. An actor, writer and director with a burning vision of freedom, integrity and responsibility. His best work was in the UK and he & his family should never have left n 1969. But, for everything else, we love him.
Hub Braden
November 15, 2009
Mr. McGoohan, both acted and directed in ABC television's MOW series "Columbo" with Peter Falk. As the Production Designer for the last two of McGoohan's "Columbo" appearances, I found Patrick intelligent, bright, and with a wonderful sense of humor. In our creative areas of association, Patrick picked, digested, and edited every detail involved in the filming process, communicating his ideas explicitly to everyone involved. His directing abilities were astounding working with other actors, especially when he was acting, as well as directing his MOW project. Scripts and scenes have "holes" - or unexplained resolutions in an actor's performance, and/or in a scene or plot development process. Patrick's mind always was active in resolving an actor's dialogue, even with his own words, including emotional levels related with the scene's motivation and actor's behavior and action. He constantly re-wrote both a scene's dialogue or motivation, giving an actor directions to motivate the action or the scene. I have rarely worked with a director who was as quick on his feet, his mind and wits instantly resolving a scene's problem with a solution solving the issue at hand. As a director, one would sense that he was editing as he worked through each set-up. With the Director of Photography, they both knew what he was looking for and what he wanted. He was a terrific communicator with all levels of production. What a talent. I will miss Patrick. Patrick was a very gentle gent!
Matthew McGuire
November 7, 2009
Deepest condolences.
Jeff Nelson
October 8, 2009
Will Be Seeing You Number 6, and God Bless You, You are finally free.....
JOHN GOFF
October 5, 2009
I AM SADDEN TO HEAR OF THE PASSING OF THE GREAT ACTOR PATRICK MCGOOHAN..WHAT A WONDERFUL PERSON. PATRICK KEEP US ALL LAUGHING ON THE"EXCAPE FROM ALCATRAZ" SET ON ANGEL ISLAND,I REMEMBER ONE MORNING IT WAS VERY FOGGY AND WE COULD NOT DO ANYTHING BUT WAIT, WHEN IT CLEARED UP WE HEADED DOWN THE BEACH TO TAKE THE BOATS INTO THE WATER...NO ONE CHECKED THE TIDE BOOK, ALL BOATS WERE HIGH AND DRY..HOW HE ROARED WITH LAUGHTER SO MUCH FOR THAT DAY.HE WILL BE MISSED.
JOHN GOFF
October 5, 2009
I AM SADDEN TO HEAR OF THE PASSING OF THE GREAT ACTOR PATRICK MCGOOHAN..WHAT A WONDERFUL PERSON. PATRICK KEEP US ALL LAUGHING ON THE"EXCAPE FROM ALCATRAZ" SET ON ANGEL ISLAND,I REMEMBER ONE MORNING IN PARTICULAR IT WAS VERY FOGGY AND WE COULD NOT DO ANYTHING BUT WAIT, WHEN IT CLEARED UP WE HEADED DOWN THE BEACH TO PUSH THE BOATS INTO THE WATER.AND DO A SEARCH SCENE..NO ONE CHECKED THE TIDE BOOK, ALL BOATS WERE HIGH AND DRY..HOW HE ROARED WITH LAUGHTER SO MUCH FOR THAT DAY.HE WILL BE MISSED.
Chris Anda
July 31, 2009
I was only aware of your passing as of today. It saddens me to hear of your passing. I suppose Bruce Dickinson's band made me aware of the "Prisoner" show back in the early 80's when I was 15 years old. I never viewed it until the internet allowed me to.. When I did I was astounded that such a show was even allowed to be aired! Writing such brilliant content would be amazing even bypassing today's standards! Today we have "Lost" and that holds a spark to your rocket that now launches you to freedom! Cheers my free brother may you never be held down again except perhaps by gravity if there is such a thing where you are now. Not much has changed since you've been gone..
"There's a fox among the chickens,
And a killer in the hounds."
Take it easy from the USA..
P.S. - I am LOVING the Brazilian Bombshell.. Especially "Tico Tico" for my kids.
- Dressed to kill in Chicago.. (At least that's what my shirt says)..
- Chris
Kirk Hastings
July 5, 2009
I will always remember you for your superb acting as superspy "John Drake" in one of TV's best all-time spy shows. Those episodes of "Danger Man" and "Secret Agent" are classics, and will live on forever. Rest In Peace.
Prentiss Powell
March 6, 2009
The laughter of the Scarecrow still sends chills up my spine, and Number 6 will always be free. A good and decent man, I think. Can anyone say better?
Graeme Barry
February 10, 2009
I was saddened to learn of the passing of Patrick McGoohan. His personal integrity and professional skill combine to form a lasting legacy. His brilliant insights into the uses and abuses of power revealed in "The Prisoner," and in his more recent roles in "Escape From Alcatraz," "Braveheart," and "A Time to Kill" are timeless in their expression of truth.
Mr. McGoohan's words read at the 1996 memorial service for his actor friend Paul Eddington ("Yes, Minister," and "Yes, Prime Minister") now apply to him: "Where you are now is where you will be giving your best performance. When we get there please tell us one of your jokes. Be seeing you at the big curtain up."
I extend my deep condolences to Mr. McGoohan's family. "The Prisoner" is finally "a free man."
John Glowaniak
January 25, 2009
Longshanks was his "greatest" character, he truly was a magnificent actor.
Jim Lester
January 19, 2009
I loved McGoohan as "The Prisoner" and watched every episode I could.
Fortuny Kate
January 19, 2009
I just loved the prisonner, the village I visited once, the Lotus 7 I tried once and the actor I never met... Thank you for everything and special thoughts to the family.
Patricia Novotny
January 19, 2009
Rest in Peace you will always be remembered in all your films and programs, your family is in my prayers. Miss You.
Dave Harris
January 18, 2009
I was very fond of the Prisoner during the sixties.Especially the episode with the mechanical men that was playing "All You Need Is Love" He will surely be missed.God bless you #6.
Joyce Turner Daniel
January 18, 2009
Loved you as the Secret Agent. You will always be remembered as a great actor.
Joe Fricano
January 18, 2009
Rest in peace, Patrick. You're forever "The Scarecrow of Romney Marsh" to me.
Pancho Benedet
January 18, 2009
One of the greatest actors of his time!
Steve T. Kujawski
January 18, 2009
All our hopes and dreams.
Jean Ridler
January 18, 2009
Loved you on Columbo
JGR
Mike Gorman
January 17, 2009
Patrick McGoohan -
Although also appearing over the years in several films, it was his TV work that we'll remember most: in 'Danger Man' (a.k.a. 'Secret Agent'), in the early 60's, then 'The Prisoner' in the late 60s, and subsequently roles on 'Columbo' (4 times as guest villain, most of any actor, with two Emmies, plus director assignments). The man's innate intelligence and strong sense of self constantly emerged in his roles and his influence on actors.
Yet, the one time I got to meet him in person briefly in the late 70's in Toronto he revealed another side. A number (so to speak) who had attended a Seneca College Saturday course on 'The Prisoner', were subsequently invited to be in the select audience for an interview of P.G. by the late Warner Troyer, who had hosted TV Ontario's airing of episodes. After the interview, which apparently is one of the few in depth interviews recorded with P.G. about the show, the audience invitees were allowed to meet him. Some of us were naturally intimidated; but I'll never forget the moment when I energetically stepped forward to meet him and shake his hand, upon which he initially retreated a trace step, as though surprisingly flattered and a little taken aback by the extra attention and air of affection. (An example of people who have given us a great contribution who are yet humbled by overt admiration.)
The DVD set from A & E notes on the cover that 'The Prisoner' is television's first classic. The village of Portmeioron in Wales, where the outdoor scenes were filmed, has hosted for the forty odd years since show first aired a convention of 'Prisoner' fans and addicts. Clearly, the lifeforce of Number Six has maintained its power over time.
Notwithstanding the other contributions Patrick McGoohan made to the performing arts over his lifetime, having been the star and force behind 'The Prisoner' by itself is more than enough reason to pay tribute to this man and his legacy.
'Be seeing you!'
LEISSA RATCLIFFE
January 17, 2009
HE WAS A WONDERFUL PERSON, AND ACTOR I SHALL MISS HIM. MAY GODS BLESSINGS BE WITH YOU ALWAYS.
Morris Krivda
January 17, 2009
He was the kind of anti-hero people tend to remember. I believe he was the 'Secret Agent Man'.
Davis ( Cleveland, Ohio)
January 17, 2009
I offer my condolence to you and your family on your loss. May you keep the precious memories you hold close to your heart. The God of all comfort is there for you. 1 Cor.1:3,4
D. ZIMMERMAN
January 17, 2009
REST IN PEACE PATRICK MCGOOHAN
Liz Vandigrifft
January 16, 2009
My condolences to your family. Your Secret Agent and The Prisoner will live on via DVDs -- thanks for that. Rest in peace, No. 6.
Liz
Liz Vandigrifft
January 16, 2009
My condolences to your family. Your Secret Agent and The Prisoner will live on via DVDs -- thanks for that. Rest in peace, No. 6.
William S. Anderson
January 16, 2009
I was just thinking of him the other day. Rest in peace.
Tom Kiolbassa
January 16, 2009
Great actor, and after many years-- simply unforgettable! Rest in Peace, Secret Agent Man.
Gail Harris
January 16, 2009
I loved The Prisoner and considered myself a fan. I was saddened to learn the news of Patrick's passing. My condolences to his family.
Shirley Moore
January 16, 2009
Patrick McGoohan - man of mystery!! We ate up The Prisoner episodes and Secret Agent Man when I was just a youngster. These shows helped to form our young minds and we were mad about you. I still watch and relish those shows. Thank you for everything, and now maybe you can answer the question you posed. Godspeed on your journey!
Gordon Small
Gordon Small
January 16, 2009
I always enjoyed Patrick in any TV show or movie. He also seemed to be his own person for his entire life - he had his priorities straight.
We will miss him.
Frank Strother jr.
January 16, 2009
I remember his television series and his other roles. I am sorry to hear of his passing.
Ogre
January 16, 2009
Be seeing you, Number 6. . .
Danna Viscanti
January 16, 2009
You were the best Secret Agent and I will miss your acting and voice. The world is so much quieter now.
Cathy Williams
January 15, 2009
I was 15 when the show, Secret Agent Man ran in the United States. To me, Patrick McGoohan was the ultimate man -- his voice was a low purr and his face and eyes were just captivating. I had a huge crush on him! And, he was a great actor with incredible presence. He was a part of my growing up -- and I will miss him. My deepest condolences to his family. He was a great man.
Barbara Charron
January 15, 2009
I will miss you Secret Agent Man.
louis carwell
January 15, 2009
Patrick Mcgoohan was a very good actor.Rest in peace and God bless.
Sylvia Ferrer-Ledesma
January 15, 2009
My sincerest condolences to the McGoohan family. Thank you for sharing your talented loved one with us. He will be sorely missed.
Margaret Johnston
January 15, 2009
I will never forget the "crush" I had on you in the Secret Agent Man TV series back in my younger days. What an excellent actor and extremely handsome. The world lost a great person....Thank you for allowing us the privilege of watching you perform.
jonathan fox
January 15, 2009
The epitome of cool. When I was a kid, I wanted to grow up and be just like him. I remember how he emphasized that his shows were cerebral yet family oreinted, and that's why he never let them portray sexual innuendo or women as solely sexual objects but as thinking, 3 dimensional creatures. What a fantastic guy who will be solely missed.
t a
January 15, 2009
Will surely miss this actor. Appreciated all of his roles but especially on "Colombo".
I have to admit a crush on him for years!
May God give peace to his family.
TA, Spfld IL
Marc DeLorenzo
January 15, 2009
Rest In Peace Number Six
Aimee/Wayne Bolt
January 15, 2009
You will truly be missed.
Condolences to the McGoohan family.
Theresa Long
January 15, 2009
May the comforting thought from the Bible book of Revelation, the 21st chapter, verse 4 be of comfort to you. It reads: "And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away.” I offer my sincere condolences to you all.
michael warren
January 15, 2009
Great actor -- You earn your awards for your great work on many shows -- Now you can rest Number 6 --
Leigh G
January 15, 2009
Handsome, dashing, mysterious... a true Hollywood movie star. He will be sadly missed.
Henryk Zaleski USN (Ret)
January 15, 2009
Rest in peace and thank you for sharing with us a part of your life.
padreslv
January 14, 2009
He was terrific in 3 Lives of Thomasina! Loved that flick!
Sam Casper
January 14, 2009
To me, he was one of the finest actors of all time
Jane Davis
January 14, 2009
To me you will always be the Scarecrow of Romney Marsh.
R.I.P. Patrick
Jocelyn Cool
January 14, 2009
Great actor who leaves a fine body of work . He will be missed by his many fans
Heather O'Shaughnessy
January 14, 2009
Patrick McGoohan was my first hero in The Scarecrow of Romney Marsh. I watched everything he made as often as I could. I loved his blue eyes, his charm and his acting skills were absolutely amazing. A true gentleman and a treasure. The world has lost one of the truly unsung great actors. Condolences to his friends and family and fans everywhere. RIP number 6.
Claudia Casale
January 14, 2009
He will always be my Secret Agent
Man.
David Nedved
January 14, 2009
Goodbye "Number 9"...thanks for the memories.
Teresa B
January 14, 2009
An actor all men wanted to be, a man all women wanted in their life. So cool! Thanks for being part of my formative years, and for still giving pleasure in my middle ones .....
SHEILA SMITH
January 14, 2009
Thank you for sharing your talent. Rest in Peace Patrick.
Rosie
January 14, 2009
You will always be #6.
But you will also be remembered for THOMISINA.
Peace be with you.
Harry Simpson
January 14, 2009
Thank you for sharing a part of your life with us.
Christine Muhlbauer
January 14, 2009
"Secret Agent Man," "The Prisoner," "Rafferty," "The Scarecrow of Romney Marsh" were just some of his TV series that I remember...then there were the guest shots on "Colombo", the movies "The Three Lives of Thomasina", "Bravehart", etc. He was one of the better actors and will be missed....
Rich Charlebois
January 14, 2009
"Be seeing you."
Bob
January 14, 2009
My favorite Patrick McGoohan quote as King Edward Longshanks is, "The trouble with Scotland is that it's full of Scots!"
Great humorist and actor. I will always remember him and his spirit.
G L
January 14, 2009
Patrick,
You were lucky enough to be in one of the coolest and possibly shortest lived TV shows of the 60's.
It can be likened to dozens of movies and TV shows that dot the entertainment landscape between then and decades beyond!
Linda Nardelli
January 14, 2009
Great actor!!!
The Columbo series was outstanding!!!
Rest in heavenly peace!!
Doug Imbody
January 14, 2009
Mr McGoohan was one of my favorite actors. Since I was younger and watched him on Walt Disney's show, "Scarecrow". He also played in one of my favorite movies "Silver Streak". He will be missed by many fans. My sympathy to his Family and Friends.
D. ZIMMERMAN
January 14, 2009
REST IN PEACE PATRICK MCGOOHAN
BJ Rogers
January 14, 2009
Mr. McGoohan's performances gave us many hours of pleasure. Our sincerest condolences to his family.
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