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Encyclopedia > Glenn Quinn
Glenn Quinn

Glenn Quinn in a photo for the WB's Angel
Birth name Glenn Martin Christopher Francis Quinn
Born May 28, 1970
Dublin, Ireland
Died December 3, 2002
North Hollywood, California, USA
Notable roles Mark Healy in
Roseanne (TV)
Doyle in Angel (TV)

Glenn Quinn (Irish: Gleann Ó Cuinn) (May 28, 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. Image File history File links Glenn. ... The WB Television Network, casually referred to as The WB, the acronym for Warner Brothers, or sometimes as The Frog (referring to the networks former mascot, the animated character Michigan J. Frog), was a television network in the United States, founded as a joint venture between the Warner Bros. ... Angel is a spin-off from the American television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer. ... May 28 is the 148th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (149th in leap years). ... 1970 (MCMLXX) was a common year starting on Thursday (the link is to a full 1970 calendar). ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Ireland_(bordered). ... WGS-84 (GPS) Coordinates: 53. ... December 3 is the 337th (in leap years the 338th) day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... For album titles with the same name, see 2002 (album). ... North Hollywood is a district in the San Fernando Valley section of Los Angeles, California. ... Roseanne was an American sitcom which aired on ABC from 1988 to 1997, starring the stand-up comedian Roseanne Barr. ... Roseanne was an American sitcom which aired on ABC from 1988 to 1997, starring the stand-up comedian Roseanne. ... Allen Francis Doyle (born in 1970 in Dublin, Ireland, died in 1999 in Los Angeles, California) is a fictional character created by Joss Whedon for the cult television program, Angel. ... Angel is a spin-off from the American television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer. ... May 28 is the 148th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (149th in leap years). ... 1970 (MCMLXX) was a common year starting on Thursday (the link is to a full 1970 calendar). ... December 3 is the 337th (in leap years the 338th) day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... For album titles with the same name, see 2002 (album). ... Angel is a spin-off from the American television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer. ... Roseanne was an American sitcom which aired on ABC from 1988 to 1997, starring the stand-up comedian Roseanne Barr. ... Roseanne was an American sitcom which aired on ABC from 1988 to 1997, starring the stand-up comedian Roseanne. ... // Overview Opening Screen Covington Cross was a TV show that premiered on ABC on August 25th, 1992. ...

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Biography

Glenn Martin Christopher Francis Quinn was born May 28, 1970 in Dublin, Ireland. 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. May 28 is the 148th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (149th in leap years). ... 1970 (MCMLXX) was a common year starting on Thursday (the link is to a full 1970 calendar). ... WGS-84 (GPS) Coordinates: 53. ... Cabinteely (Irish: Cabán tSíle meaning Sheilas Cabin) is a village in South County Dublin, Ireland, in the administrative county of Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown and the Dáil constituency of Dún Laoghaire. ... Statistics Province: Leinster County Town: Dublin Code: D Area: 921 km² Population (2002) 1,122,821 County Dublin (Irish: Contae Bhaile Átha Cliath), or more correctly the Dublin Region[1] (Réigiúin Átha Cliath), is the area that contains the city of Dublin, the capital and largest city of... Clonkeen College is a non-fee paying Christian Brothers secondary school for boys in Blackrock, County Dublin. ...


He did commercials for Pepsi and Ray-bans, 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. Pepsi-Cola, most commonly called Pepsi, is a soft drink produced and manufactured by PepsiCo. ... Ray Ban is a manufacturer of sunglasses, founded in 1937 by Bausch and Lomb, on commission of the United States Air Force. ... A music video is a short film or video that accompanies a complete piece of music, most commonly a song. ... Richard Marx on the cover of his 1994 album Paid Vacation Richard Noel Marx (born September 16, 1963 in Winnetka, Illinois) is an adult contemporary singer, songwriter and record producer. ... Beverly Hills, 90210 was a popular primetime television soap opera that aired from October 4, 1990 to May 17, 2000 on FOX in the United States and subsequently on various networks around the world. ...


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 husband in Roseanne. While working on that show, Quinn took on the role as youngest son Cedric on the UK TV series Covington Cross. Shout is a 1991 film starring John Travolta as a music teacher who introduces rock and roll to a west Texas home for boys in 1955. ... John Joseph Travolta (born February 18, 1954) is an American actor, singer and entertainer. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Roseanne was an American sitcom which aired on ABC from 1988 to 1997, starring the stand-up comedian Roseanne Barr. ... Roseanne was an American sitcom which aired on ABC from 1988 to 1997, starring the stand-up comedian Roseanne. ... // Overview Opening Screen Covington Cross was a TV show that premiered on ABC on August 25th, 1992. ...


Another role that brought Quinn into the spolight 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.. Allen Francis Doyle (born in 1970 in Dublin, Ireland, died in 1999 in Los Angeles, California) is a fictional character created by Joss Whedon for the cult television program, Angel. ... Angel is a spin-off from the American television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer. ... R.S.V.P. is a horror film released in 2002 written and directed by Mark Anthony Galluzzo. ...


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. Opening logo to the Star Wars films Star Wars is a science fantasy saga and fictional galaxy created by writer / producer / director George Lucas during the 1970s. ... Flag Seal Nickname: City of Angels Location Location within Los Angeles County in the state of California Coordinates , Government State County California Los Angeles County Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa (D) Geographical characteristics Area     City 1,290. ... Official language(s) English Capital Sacramento Largest city Los Angeles Area  Ranked 3rd  - Total 158,302 sq mi (410,000 km²)  - Width 250 miles (400 km)  - Length 770 miles (1,240 km)  - % water 4. ...


Glenn Quinn died on December 3, 2002, aged 32. Police and autopsy reports revealed the cause of death to be a heroin overdose. Glenn's body was found on the couch of a friend he was visiting in North Hollywood, California. December 3 is the 337th (in leap years the 338th) day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... For album titles with the same name, see 2002 (album). ... North Hollywood is a district in the San Fernando Valley section of Los Angeles, California. ...


During his time on Angel, he became extremely close to costars David Boreanaz and Christian Kane. The three were frequently spotted as guests at the Playboy Mansion. Later, during DVD commentary for the shows fifth season, both David and Christian recalled how much they still miss him. Angel is a spin-off from the American television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer. ... David Paul Boreanaz (born May 16, 1969 in Buffalo, New York) is an American film and television actor. ... Christian Kane (born June 27, 1974 in Dallas, Texas) is an American actor. ... Playboy Mansion West, commonly known as The Playboy Mansion, is the Holmby Hills, Los Angeles, California, residence of Playboy magazine publisher Hugh Hefner and many of his playmates. ...


Filmography

Films

  • R.S.V.P. (2002) as Professor Hal Evans
  • At any Cost (2000) (TVM) as Ben
  • Some Girl (1998) as Jeff
  • Campfire Tales (1997) as Scott Anderson ('The Locket') & Paramedic #1 ('The Campfire')
  • Live Nude Girls (1995) as Randy
  • Dr. Giggles (1992) as Max Anderson
  • Shout (1991) as Alan

R.S.V.P. is a horror film released in 2002 written and directed by Mark Anthony Galluzzo. ... Campfire Tales is a 1997 film about urban legends. ... Dr. Giggles is a 1992 slasher film directed by Manny Coto. ... Shout is a 1991 film starring John Travolta as a music teacher who introduces rock and roll to a west Texas home for boys in 1955. ...

Television

Angel is a spin-off from the American television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer. ... // Overview Opening Screen Covington Cross was a TV show that premiered on ABC on August 25th, 1992. ... A silhouette is a view of an object or scene consisting of the outline and a featureless interior. ... Beverly Hills 90210 was a popular primetime television soap opera that aired from October 1990 to May 2000 on the Fox Network in the United States and subsequently on various networks around the world. ... Roseanne Cherrie Barr (born November 3, 1952) is an American actress, writer, talk-show host, and comedian. ...

Video games

The Curse of Monkey Island (CMI) is the third game in the Monkey Island series of computer adventure games by LucasArts, following the successful games The Secret of Monkey Island and Monkey Island 2: LeChucks Revenge. ... Outlaws is a first-person shooter Doom clone released by Lucasarts in 1997 using an enhanced version of the Star Wars: Dark Forces graphics engine. ...

External links


  Results from FactBites:
 
Glenn Quinn - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (388 words)
Glenn Quinn (May 28, 1970 - December 3, 2002) was an actor in television and film.
Glenn Quinn died on December 3, 2002 at the age of 32 of an overdose of heroin.
Glenn's body was found on the couch of a friend he was staying with in North Hollywood, California.
'In Memory of Glenn Quinn' (374 words)
Glenn Quinn was born in Dublin, Ireland on May 28, 1970.
Glenn was named Glenn Martin Christopher Francis Quinn, he was the proud son of Murty and Bernadette, and had two sisters called Sonya and Louis..
Glenn Quinn spent eight years playing Mark Healy in hit TV comedy Roseanne before joining the Buffy spin-off as Angel's half-demon mentor called Doyle in the first series of Angel, until the character made a dramatic exit in the episode Hero.
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