The History of Production of the Works of Harold Pinter
Patrick Magee (1922 - 1982)
Mr Patrick Magee (Male)
Nationality: Northern Irish
Born: 31 January 1922
Died: 14 August 1982
Actor. Magee had toured Ireland with Harold Pinter as young actors in the early 1950s. A close friend of Samuel Beckett and Pinter, Magee appeared in iconic movies like 'A Clockwork Orange' (1971) and 'Chariots of Fire' (1981). Magee moved to London from Ireland in 1954 and became a pioneer in the interpretation of Beckett's radio work at the BBC, after which Beckett reported wrote 'Krapp's Last Tape' (1958) specifically for Magee. Known for his roles in challenging, avant-garde productions (including the Royal Shakespeare Company's 'Afore Night Come' (1964), 'Marat/Sade' (1965) and 'Endgame' (1964)) as well as his turbulent personal life off-stage.
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Other Names
Patrick McGee (Birth name)
Productions
Lessness (1971)
Creative | Reader
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Appears In
The Birthday Party (Everyman Theatre, Cheltenham) (1960)
McCann (Age: 30, Male)
Performer
The Servant (1963)
Bishop (The Servant) (Age: Not Specified, Male)
Performer
The Birthday Party (Aldwych) (1964)
McCann (Age: 30, Male)
Performer
The Birthday Party (1968)
McCann (Age: 30, Male)
Performer
Rough for Radio (1976)
Fox (Rough for Radio) (Age: Not Specified)
Performer
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Sources
University of Reading Website
https://www.reading.ac.uk/news-and-events/releases/PR734138.aspx
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Author unknown, ‘UNJUSTLY FORGOTTEN’ ACTOR THAT BROUGHT BECKETT’S WRITING TO LIFE TO BE HONOURED AT BIRTHPLACE', University of Reading, 26 July 2017
New York Times Website
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Obituary by unknown author for the New York Times, 16/8/1982
BFI Website
http://www.bfi.org.uk/films-tv-people/4ce2ba186ecfa
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Filmography for Patrick Magee from 1960-1996.
The Belfast Telegraph
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Ivan Little, 'A drunk, gambler and hell-raiser, but a towering acting talent ... remembering Patrick Magee', Belfast Telegraph, 28/7/2017