Theme Song from the Show Secret Agent Man
Patrick McGoohan was the star of the '60s show Secret Agent. McGoohan was born in
Astoria, Queens in New York City to Thomas McGoohan and Rose Fitzpatrick, who were living in the US after emigrating from Ireland to look for work. Shortly after he was born, McGoohan's parents moved back to Mullaghmore, in County Leitrim, Ireland.
Seven years later the family moved to England. McGoohan was one of several actors considered for the role of James Bond but legend is that he turned down the role on moral grounds. He died suddenly after a brief illness, in Los Angeles, California on January 13, 2009.
Astoria, Queens in New York City to Thomas McGoohan and Rose Fitzpatrick, who were living in the US after emigrating from Ireland to look for work. Shortly after he was born, McGoohan's parents moved back to Mullaghmore, in County Leitrim, Ireland.
Seven years later the family moved to England. McGoohan was one of several actors considered for the role of James Bond but legend is that he turned down the role on moral grounds. He died suddenly after a brief illness, in Los Angeles, California on January 13, 2009.