Glenn Quinn
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 Glenn Quinn (Promo Pic for the WB's Angel) |
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| Birth name | Glenn Martin Christopher Francis Quinn |
| Born | May 28, 1970 Dublin, Ireland |
| Died | December 3, 2002 |
| Notable roles | Doyle (Angel) |
Glenn Quinn (Irish: Gleann Ó Cuinn) (May 28, 1970 - December 3, 2002) was an Irish actor in television and film. As well as having a role as a major character in the television series Angel, he also had a recurring role as Mark in the comedy Roseanne and the short-lived UK series Covington Cross. Glenn Quinn died on December 3, 2002 at the age of 32 of an overdose of heroin.
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[edit] Biography
Glenn Martin Christopher Francis Quinn was born May 28, 1970 in Dublin, Ireland. He was raised in Cabinteely, County Dublin, and attended Clonkeen College. In 1988 he moved to the United States of America with his mother and two sisters.
In 1991, Quinn had his first role in a movie, Shout, which starred John Travolta and in which he shared an on-screen kiss with Gwyneth Paltrow. Later, one of Quinn's more visible roles was that of Mark Healy, Becky Conner's husband in Roseanne. While working on that show, Quinn took on the role as youngest son Cedric on the UK TV series Covington Cross.
Another role that brought Quinn into the spolight was Allen Francis Doyle, a half-demon on the 1999 TV series Angel. Most of his roles had called for him to hide his Irish accent and fake an American one instead; this was his first opportunity to use his own Irish accent in an American TV show or movie. His last film work was on the critically acclaimed 2002 R.S.V.P..
In addition to acting, Quinn enjoyed music, playing the drums, and car racing. He also co-owned a nightclub called "Goldfinger" in Los Angeles, California.
Glenn Quinn died on December 3, 2002, aged 32. Police and autopsy reports revealed the cause of death to be a heroin overdose. Glenn's body was found on the couch of a friend he was staying with in North Hollywood, California.
During his time on Angel, he became extremely close to costars David Boreanaz and Christian Kane. The three were frequently spotted as guests at the Playboy Mansion. Later, during commentary for the shows fifth season, both David and Christian recalled how much they still miss him.
[edit] Filmography
[edit] Films
- R.S.V.P. (2002) as Professor Hal Evans
- At any Cost (2000) (TVM) as Ben
- Some Girl (1998) as Jeff
- Campfire Tales (1997) as Scott Anderson ('The Locket') & Paramedic #1 ('The Campfire')
- Live Nude Girls (1995) as Randy
- Dr. Giggles (1992) as Max Anderson
- Shout (1991) as Alan
[edit] Television
- Angel (1999) as Allen Francis Doyle
- Covington Cross (1992) as Cedric Grey
- Silhouette (1990) (TVM) as Darren Lauder
- Call Me Anna (1990) (TVM) as George Chakiris
- Beverly Hills 90210 (1990) as Party Jock #1 (pilot episode)
- Roseanne as Mark Healy (recurring; 1990-1997)
[edit] Video games
- The Curse of Monkey Island (1997) as Pirate #5
- Outlaws (1997) as 'Rattlesnake' Dick Farmer
- Star Wars: X-Wing vs. TIE Fighter (1996)
[edit] External links
- Glenn Quinn at the Internet Movie Database
- Glenn Quinn at the Notable Names Database
- Glenn Quinn at TV.com
