Glenn Quinn

Infobox actor


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caption = Glenn Quinn as Allen Francis Doyle
birthname = Glenn Martin Christopher Francis Quinn
birthdate = birth date|1970|5|28|mf=y
birthplace = Dublin, Ireland
deathdate = death date and age|2002|12|3|1970|5|28|mf=y
deathplace = North Hollywood, California, U.S.
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Glenn Martin Christopher Francis Quinn (May 28, 1970cite news|url=http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qn4158/is_20021218/ai_n12656542|title=Obituary: Glenn Quinn|last=Hayward|first=Anthony |date=2002-12-18|publisher="The Independent"|accessdate=2008-06-29] – 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 Healy in the comedy "Roseanne" and the short-lived UK series "Covington Cross".

Biography

Early life

Glenn Martin Christopher Francis Quinn was born in Dublin, Ireland, and raised in Cabinteely, County Dublin. As a teenager, he played drums in a band, and acted in productions at small local theatres. Quinn attended Clonkeen College and moved to the Long Beach area of California in 1988 with his mother, Bernadette, and sisters Sonya and Louisa. He worked odd jobs at power plants, restaurants and more before deciding to pursue an acting career.

Career

Quinn did commercials for Pepsi and Ray-Ban, appeared in the music video for the Richard Marx song "Satisfied," and was an extra in the pilot of "Beverly Hills, 90210", though he was barely visible in the final broadcast version. His first speaking part was as a guest-star in an episode of the short-lived "The Outsiders".

In 1991, Quinn had his first major 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 boyfriend, and later, husband in "Roseanne". While working on that show, Quinn took on the role as youngest son Cedric on the US & UK TV series "Covington Cross".

Although he spent years doing an American accent on "Roseanne", Quinn was pleased that producers made Doyle on "Angel" Irish because it would allow him to use his native accent. In an interview with "The Irish Times", Quinn said of his accent: "I've been hiding it for so long that it's amazing to have some freedom. It was like putting on an old pair of shoes. It's bringing my soul back to life." [http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/obituaries/2002/1228/1040226948009.html] His last film work was on the critically acclaimed 2002 "R.S.V.P.".

Personal life & death

In addition to acting, Quinn enjoyed collecting Star Wars memorabilia, playing the drums and guitar, and car racing. He also co-owned a nightclub called "Goldfingers" in Los Angeles, California.

Quinn died on December 3, 2002, aged 32. [cite web|url=http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117877310.html?categoryid=25&cs=1|title=Glenn Quinn: Actor|date=2002-12-11|publisher=variety.com|accessdate=2008-06-29] Police and autopsy reports revealed the cause of death to be a heroin overdose. His body was found on the couch of a friend he was visiting in North Hollywood, California.

During his time on "Angel", he became extremely close to co-stars David Boreanaz, Charisma Carpenter, and Christian Kane. Quinn, Boreanaz, and Kane were frequently spotted as guests at the Playboy Mansion. Later, during DVD commentary for the show's fifth season, Kane recalled how much they all still miss him, and talked about the emotions during "Angel"'s fifth season, where he was supposed to impersonate Quinn's character Doyle. He remarks in the commentary of "You're Welcome" that he, Charisma Carpenter and Boreanaz would at times tear up during shooting.

Quotes

Glenn Quinn: When you get to speak Irish, you become more at one with yourself, you kind of have a spark when you use it, and I think it's a great dialect. When they first cast me, I was a pretty avid fan of vampire movies and Celtic mythology, so I was excited to get a chance to walk in Doyle's shoes and have fun with it.

Filmography

Video games

* "" (1996)
* "Outlaws" (1997) as 'Rattlesnake' Dick Farmer
* "The Curse of Monkey Island" (1997) as Pirate #5

References

External links

*imdb name|id=703849|name=Glenn Quinn
*tvtome person|id=478|name=Glenn Quinn
*Find A Grave|id=6997777

Persondata
NAME= Quinn, Glenn
ALTERNATIVE NAMES= Quinn, Glenn Martin Christopher Francis
SHORT DESCRIPTION= Actor
DATE OF BIRTH= May 28, 1970
PLACE OF BIRTH= Dublin, Ireland
DATE OF DEATH= December 3, 2002
PLACE OF DEATH= North Hollywood, California, U.S.