Two stalwart actors who had extensive careers in both film and television have passed away today.
Patrick McGoohan, best known for the television series The Prisoner, has passed away today in Los Angeles. He was 80.
Ricardo Montalban, the smoth voiced actor who appeared in numerous films but will be best remembered for his role as the villain Khan in Star Trek: The Wrath Of Khan and as the white-suited Mr. Rourke on television’s Fantasy Island, has also passed away in Los Angeles today. He was 88.
More details for each of these actors to come…
I thought Patrick McGoohan was one of the most underated actors, his creation of the prisoner and his portral was way ahead of his time and the “Secret Agent Man” series was a milestone in tv fast passed spy drama. I am so saddened by his loss…. he leaves a great legacy of work.
Ricardo Montalban has always been one of my favorites, even bought my 1977 cordoba because of his great ads for the car. his portrayal of khan in the star trek films was the best, he has always conducted his life with style and dignity. Many stars of today could do well to emulate this fine man’s life style.
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