Patrick Durkin was an English actor who is best known for Raiders of the Lost Ark, The Good Companions, and Department S. He was born on June 9, 1936, in Linthorpe, Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire, England, and passed away on September 1, 2009, in London, England.
Personal and Family Life
Patrick Durkin was the son of an RAF veteran. He trained at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art, which helped shape his career in acting. Throughout his life, he was known for his chubby appearance and curly hair, often playing small, memorable roles in films and television.
Career
Durkin had a diverse career in entertainment, appearing in numerous films and TV shows. He was a semi-regular in the ‘Carry On’ films and often played minor villain roles. One of his most notable scenes was a drinking contest with Karen Allen in Raiders of the Lost Ark, which remains a memorable moment in cinema history.
Death and Legacy
Patrick Durkin passed away on September 1, 2009, in London. His contributions to film and television, especially his roles in popular British comedies, are remembered fondly by fans. Though he played mainly supporting characters, his performances left a lasting impression.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Raiders of the Lost Ark | 1981-06-12 | Australian Climber |
| Dinner at the Sporting Club | 1978-11-07 | Patsy |
| Nightmare | 1972-01-01 | |
| Yanks | 1979-09-01 | Dance MC |
| Black Joy | 1977-11-06 | Irish Paddy |
| Please Turn Over | 1959-12-17 | Affable Salesman (uncredited) |
| The Supergrass | 1985-11-08 | Constable Franks |
| Britannia Hospital | 1982-05-27 | Blodgett: The Workers |
| Three Kinds of Heat | 1987-06-01 | Trainer |
| Joseph Andrews | 1977-03-09 | Trotter |
| The Big Sleep | 1978-03-13 | Reg |
| The Stick Up | 1977-04-10 | George |
| Monk Dawson | 1998-07-31 | Philip Kelly MP |
| The Man Who Had Power Over Women | 1970-08-12 | Herbie |
| Carry On Dick | 1974-02-01 | William |
| The Wackers | 1975-03-19 | Mr Connelly |
| The Saint | 1962-10-04 | Porter |
| Dempsey and Makepeace | 1985-01-11 | Horse Johnson |
| Widows | 1983-03-16 | Kevin White |
| The Professionals | 1977-12-30 | Terkoff |
| Out | 1978-07-24 | Quincy |
| Citizen Smith | 1977-04-12 | Workman |
| The Professionals | 1977-12-30 | Wally |
| The Sweeney | 1975-01-02 | Foreman Decorator |
| Gideon’s Way | 1965-03-18 | Lefty |
| The Comic Strip Presents… | 1982-11-02 | Franks |