Patricia Quinn facts for kids
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Patricia Quinn
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Quinn in 2016
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| Born | 28 May 1944 |
| Nationality | British |
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| Years active | 1971–present |
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Don Hawkins
(m. 1963; div. 1975)Robert Stephens
(m. 1995; died 1995) |
| Children | 1 |
| Relatives | Jonny and Bradley Quinn (nephews) |
Patricia Quinn, Lady Stephens (born May 28, 1944) is an actress and singer from Northern Ireland. She is most famous for playing Magenta in the musical movie The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975). She was also in the original stage play of the show.
Quinn also appeared in the 1981 movie Shock Treatment and the 2012 horror film The Lords of Salem. Many people also know her for the opening scene of The Rocky Horror Picture Show, where her lips are shown singing the first song, "Science Fiction/Double Feature".
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Early Life and Training
Patricia Quinn was born in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Her father, James Connolly Quinn, was a bookmaker (a person who takes bets on events like horse races). She discovered her love for acting at the Princess Gardens Grammar School.
After acting in local theaters, she moved to London when she was 17. To support herself, she worked at a club in London's Mayfair district while studying at the Drama Centre London. In 1971, she joined the Citizens Theatre in Glasgow, where she acted in many different plays.
Career Highlights
Quinn's career took off with her role as the maid, Magenta, in the stage musical The Rocky Horror Show in 1973. This led to her being cast in the movie version, The Rocky Horror Picture Show, two years later. The movie became a cult classic, and her character is still very popular today.
Famous Roles in Film and TV
Besides Rocky Horror, Quinn has acted in many other movies and television shows. In 1976, she played Livilla, the sister of the Roman Emperor Claudius, in the famous TV series I, Claudius.
She also appeared in:
- Hawk the Slayer (1980), a fantasy film.
- Hammer House of Horror (1981), in an episode called "Witching Time."
- Monty Python's The Meaning of Life (1983), a popular comedy movie.
- Doctor Who (1987), in the story Dragonfire, where she played a character named Belazs.
- The Lords of Salem (2012), a horror film by director Rob Zombie.
Music and Later Career
Quinn is also a talented singer. In 2002, she returned to the world of Doctor Who by voicing an alien queen in an audio play called Bang-Bang-a-Boom!.
She has often appeared at conventions and events for The Rocky Horror Picture Show. Fans love to meet her, ask questions, and hear her sing "Science Fiction/Double Feature". She has attended events in New York City, Atlantic City, and San Francisco, celebrating the show's long-lasting popularity.
Personal Life
Patricia Quinn has one son from her first marriage. Her nephews, Jonny Quinn and Bradley Quinn, are members of the rock band Snow Patrol.
In 1995, she married the famous actor Sir Robert Stephens. Before he passed away later that year, he was knighted by the Queen. This means he was given the title "Sir." As his wife, Patricia Quinn received the title of Lady Stephens.
Through her marriage to Stephens, she became the stepmother of actors Toby Stephens and Chris Larkin. Their mother is the well-known actress Dame Maggie Smith.
Selected Film and Television Roles
Here are some of Patricia Quinn's most well-known roles.
Film
- The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975) - as Magenta
- Hawk the Slayer (1980) - as the Sorceress
- Shock Treatment (1981) - as Dr. Nation McKinley
- Monty Python's The Meaning of Life (1983) - as Mrs. Williams
- The Lords of Salem (2012) - as Megan
Television
- Shoulder to Shoulder (1974) - as Christabel Pankhurst
- I, Claudius (1976) - as Livilla
- The Professionals (1978) - as Isla
- The Box of Delights (1984) - as Sylvia Daisy Pouncer
- Doctor Who (1987) - as Belazs in the story "Dragonfire"
