Although he turned down the chance to play James Bond in Her Majesty's Secret Service, McGoohan entered the spy game with television's "Secret Agent," followed by the influential sci-fi series "The Prisoner" (1967-68), a British cult hit that he also co-created. Later in life, he delivered a memorable portrayal of the sadistic Longshanks, King Edward I, in Braveheart (1995) and lent his voice to an episode of "The Simpsons," among other projects.
McGoohan also earned a pair of Emmys for guest-starring roles on the long-running detective series "Columbo." He died on Jan. 13, 2009, at the age of 80.
The Three Lives of ThomasinaMary (Karen Dotrice) lives with her veterinarian father, Andrew (Patrick McGoohan), a widower who's lost faith in life. Mary's only joy comes from her cat, Thomasina (voiced by Elspeth March). While Andrew is performing surgery, Mary barges in with Thomasina, who's contracted tetanus. Andrew... Read More
Columbo Cries Wolf / Agenda for MurderIn Columbo Cries Wolf, Lt. Columbo (Peter Falk) tries to prove that photographer Sean Brantley (Ian Buchanan) murdered his business partner and ex-lover. In the second half of this double feature, the detective investigates a death linked to a vice presidential candidate (Patrick McGoohan). Although... Read More
The Prisoner: The Complete Series"The Prisoner," one of the most remarkable and challenging science fiction series of all time, follows "No. 6," a former government operative sent into a seemingly idyllic but twisted prison known as "The Village," where he struggles to retain his identity in the face of sophisticated and relentless... Read More
Danger Man: Season 1Special Security Agent John Drake (Patrick McGoohan) jet-sets the globe, jousting with danger and leering into the abyss in this classic, swingin' British spy show from the 1960s. Of course, the suave Drake makes time for the ladies -- who seem to pop up everywhere. Many leading film directors cut... Read More
Secret Agent A.K.A. Danger ManBefore he was The Prisoner, Patrick McGoohan was Secret Agent John Drake, a hip super spy who relied on wits instead of weapons to get the job done. A cult hit in England (where it was known as "Danger Man"), the series may now be best known for its chart-topping theme song -- Johnny Rivers' "Secret... Read More
Treasure Planet (2002) | PG | |
Braveheart (1995) | R | |
NR | ||
NR | ||
Three Sovereigns for Sarah (1985) | NR | |
PG | ||
Scanners (1980) | R | |
Escape from Alcatraz (1979) | PG | |
Silver Streak (1976) | PG | |
Mary, Queen of Scots (1971) | PG-13 | |
Ice Station Zebra (1968) | G | |
NR | ||
The Three Lives of Thomasina (1964) | PG | |
G | ||
All Night Long (1962) | NR | |
The Quare Fellow (1962) | NR | |
NR | ||
Danger Man: Season 1 (1960) | NR | |
Brand / A Doll's House (1959) | NR | |
High Tide at Noon (1957) | NR | |
NR | ||
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