Patrick McGoohan: Star of The Prisoner Dies at 80

Patrick McGoohan was an American-born actor raised in Ireland and England. Born on March 19, 1928, in New York City, he started on the stage in England.

He starred in the British TV series Danger Man and created and starred in the surreal 1967 series The Prisoner, as Number Six. He won two Emmy Awards for guest roles on Columbo and later played King Edward I in Braveheart (1995).

McGoohan died in Santa Monica, California, on January 13, 2009, at age 80, after a short illness. The Prisoner became a cult classic.

Achievements: Two Emmy Awards for Columbo, creator of The Prisoner.

Birth: March 19, 1928 - New York City.

Profession: Actor.

Interesting Facts: He directed several episodes of Columbo.