Patrick Duggan (actor)
Patrick Duggan | |
|---|---|
| Born | 10 March 1934 |
| Died | 8 March 2022 (aged 86) Camden Town, London, England |
| Nationality | Irish |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1950s–2000s |
Patrick Augustine Duggan (10 March 1934 – 8 March 2022) was an Irish actor.
Career
[edit]Duggan attended Belvedere College before training as an actor at the Gate Theatre in Dublin. He later performed in several plays in the Gate, Abbey and Gaiety theatres as well as touring with productions across Ireland.[1] After relocating to London, Duggan continued his theatre work and also took on roles in several television shows, including Z-Cars, EastEnders and Father Ted.[2] As well as acting, he was also an author and wrote three children's books.
Personal life and death
[edit]Duggan was raised in Clontarf, Dublin. He met Charles Zarb when the latter was studying at Trinity College, Dublin in the 1950s and the couple later settled in Belsize Park in London.[3] Duggan and Zarb entered into a civil partnership in November 2007. Duggan died on 8 March 2022 and Zarb died the following month.[4][5]
References
[edit]- ^ "People: Patrick Duggan". Playography Ireland. Retrieved 29 May 2022.
- ^ "Patrick Duggan". Digi Guide. Retrieved 29 May 2022.
- ^ "Patrick Augustine Duggan". Company Information Service. Retrieved 29 May 2022.
- ^ "'Dublin was no city for gay young men' – the Father Ted star who thrived in London". Irish Independent. 29 May 2022. Retrieved 29 May 2022.
- ^ "Obituary: Actor Patrick Duggan".