Patricia Quinn

Patricia Quinn

80 · Born: May 28, 1944

2012
2000
1988
1981

Personal Details

BornMay 28, 1944 Belfast, Northern Ireland
Spouse
  • Robert Stephens

    ( Jan 1, 1995 to Nov 12, 1995 )
  • Don Hawkins

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to May 11, 2025 )

Biography

Patricia Quinn, a Northern Irish actress of great renown, came into this world on May 28, 1944, a date that would ultimately prove to be the starting point of a life filled with artistic expression and excellence. Throughout her illustrious career, Quinn has been recognized and celebrated for her unforgettable performance as Magenta in the cult classic film, The Rocky Horror Picture Show, which premiered in 1975 to widespread critical acclaim and a devoted fan base.

Quinn's remarkable career has been marked by a wide-ranging array of film and television endeavors, showcasing her remarkable versatility as a performer. Among her most notable and memorable roles, she has had the distinction of appearing in the 1981 semi-sequel to the iconic Rocky Horror, Shock Treatment, a production that has since become a cult classic.

Quinn's remarkable and extensive repertoire of artistic endeavors has secured her a permanent position within the realm of entertainment, and her unforgettable portrayal of Magenta remains a cherished and enduring spectacle that continues to captivate and enchant audiences to this very day.

Career

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2025
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2012
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2010
Tamara Drewe
Tamara Drewe as Posh Hippy
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1999
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1993
Screenplay
Screenplay as Margot
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1987
Doctor Who
Doctor Who as Belazs
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1986
Lost Empires
Lost Empires as Doris Tingley
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1983
The Meaning of Life
The Meaning of Life as Mrs. Williams
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1982
Minder
Minder as Monica
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1981
Shock Treatment
Shock Treatment as Dr. Nation McKinley
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The Rocky Horror Treatment
The Rocky Horror Treatment as (archive footage)
{"id":15602,"title":"Hawk the Slayer","year":"1980","character":"Sorceress","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/hawk-the-slayer","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7dpr3gl3m410.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7dpr3gl3m410.jpg"},"released":1}
1980
Hawk the Slayer
Hawk the Slayer as Sorceress
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The Outsider
The Outsider as Siobhan
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{"id":81263,"title":"A Christmas Carol","year":"1977","character":"Ghost of Christmas Past","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/a-christmas-carol-1977","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_81263.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_81263.jpg"},"released":1}
1977
A Christmas Carol
A Christmas Carol as Ghost of Christmas Past
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1976
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Sebastiane
Sebastiane as Emperor's Guest
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I, Claudius
I, Claudius as Livilla
{"id":1984,"title":"The Rocky Horror Picture Show","year":"1975","character":"Magenta","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-rocky-horror-picture-show","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/369761n28n8g.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/369761n28n8g.jpg"},"released":1}
1975
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1974
Shoulder to Shoulder
Shoulder to Shoulder as Christabel Pankhurst
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1973
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1972
Rentadick
Rentadick as Chauffeuse
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{"id":10334,"title":"Mannix","year":1970,"character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/mannix","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/6to0uo8b70g0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/6to0uo8b70g0.jpg"},"released":1}
1970
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1964
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2025
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2021
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2020
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1995