Patrick Durkin, a celebrated and esteemed British thespian, made his grand entrance into this world on a radiant and serene June 9th, 1936, in the quaint and idyllic town of Linthorpe, situated within the breathtakingly beautiful county of North Yorkshire, amidst the lush greenery and rolling hills of the picturesque English countryside, in the United Kingdom.
From the onset of his remarkable professional journey, Durkin's talent for delivering memorable and captivating on-screen performances has been consistently recognized and applauded across a diverse range of film and television projects. Among his most distinguished and enduring roles is the iconic 1981 cinematic masterpiece, Raiders of the Lost Ark, expertly directed by the visionary and illustrious Steven Spielberg, widely regarded as one of the most influential and acclaimed filmmakers in the history of the medium.
Notable in his extensive repertoire of film and television appearances, Durkin's portfolio includes a memorable stint in the 1980 television miniseries, "The Good Companions", showcasing his versatility as a thespian, alongside numerous other notable performances.
Patrick Durkin's life was marked by a profound sense of tragedy, as it came to a sudden and untimely end on the first day of September, 2009, in the vibrant and cosmopolitan city of London, situated in the heart of England, a country that is part of the United Kingdom, a sovereign state located in Northwest Europe.
