Glenn Quinn

Glenn Quinn
Glenn Quinn as Allen Francis DoyleBorn Glenn Martin Christopher Francis Quinn
May 27, 1970(1970-05-27)
Dublin, IrelandDied December 3, 2002(aged 32)
North Hollywood, California, U.S.

Glenn Martin Christopher Francis Quinn (May 27 [1][2] 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 Healy in the comedy Roseanne and the short-lived UK series Covington Cross.

1 Biography
2 Filmography
- 2.1 Video games
3 References
4 External links

Biography

Early life

Quinn was born in Dublin, Ireland to Bernadette and Murty Quinn, a musician. 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.

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 is barely visible in the final broadcast version. 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.

Another role that brought Quinn into the spotlight 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..

Personal life & death

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

Quinn died on December 3, 2002, aged 32. 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 and Christian Kane. The three were frequently spotted as guests at the Playboy Mansion. Later, during DVD commentary for the show's fifth season, Christian recalled how much they both 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.

Filmography

Film Year Film Role Other notes 1991 ShoutAlan 1992 Dr. GigglesMax Anderson 1995 Live Nude GirlsRandy 1997Campfire Tales Scott Anderson Segment: The Campfire 1998Some Girl Jeff 2002 R.S.V.P.Prof. Hal Evans Television Year Title Role Notes 1990 Beverly Hills, 90210Party Jock #1 Episode: Class of Beverly Hills Bagdad CaféJohnny Episode: Not Enough Cooks Call Me Anna George Chakiris ABC TV-MovieSilhouette Darren Lauder TV-Movie 1990–1997 Roseanne Mark Healy TV Land Awards(nominated) 1992 Covington CrossCedric Grey 1999 JesseSean Episode: The Mischievous Elf Angel Allen Francis Doyle 2000 At Any CostBen VH1 TV-Movie

Video games

Star Wars: X-Wing vs. TIE Fighter (1996)
Outlaws (1997) as 'Rattlesnake' Dick Farmer
The Curse of Monkey Island (1997) as Pirate #5

References

External links

Glenn Quinn at the Internet Movie Database

Glenn Quinn at TV.com

PersondataNAME Quinn, Glenn ALTERNATIVE NAMES Quinn, Glenn Martin Christopher Francis SHORT DESCRIPTION DATE OF BIRTH 1970-5-27 PLACE OF BIRTH Dublin, IrelandDATE OF DEATH 2002-12-3 PLACE OF DEATH North Hollywood, California, U.S.