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Patrick Joseph McGoohan (March 19, 1928 – January 13, 2009) was an American-born actor, raised in Ireland and England, with an extensive stage and film career, most notably in the 1960s television series Danger Man (renamed Secret Agent when exported to the US), and The Prisoner. McGoohan wrote and directed several episodes of The Prisoner himself, occasionally using the pseudonyms Joseph Serf and Paddy Fitz. He subsequently appeared in several Columbo episodes, winning the Emmy twice, David Cronenberg's Scanners, and in Mel Gibson's Braveheart as King Edward I.
Patrick McGoohan was an influential actor, writer, and director who gained prominence for his intense screen presence in 1960s British television and later, in notable Hollywood films.
He is best known for creating and starring in the influential surreal drama The Prisoner, as well as his performances in Danger Man, Braveheart, and Escape from Alcatraz.
He was closely associated with the British television industry during the 1950s and 1960s, particularly the production teams behind Danger Man and The Prisoner.