Patrick Durkin

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