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Glenn Quinn ~ Forever the Hero
12/3/2003
It is a hard fact to realize how fast time
passes us by. Last year we were shocked and saddened by the untimely
passing of the most favorite half-demon in Angel history. Glenn
Quinn, who portrayed Francis Doyle, at the age of 32, was taken all
too soon from this world. Less than ten episodes into the first season his
portrayal of Doyle had created some of the most loyal and zealous fans in
the Whedon universe. Even after his departure from the show his
friendship with David Boreanaz continued off screen, including a
two week vacation taken together during the summer of 1999.
Glen's
fans are still very active on the internet with fan sites and information
regarding his entire body of work in acting. After leaving Angel
Glenn remained busy starring in several movies including, At Any
Cost a VH1 production and his final film, R.S.V.P. which
was just released on DVD in August of 2003.
Glenn was known to
some from his early work on Roseanne where he played Mark, Becky's
boyfriend. He had several other television roles but none seemed to really
let the real-life Irishman feel as free as his role as Doyle. In this role
Glenn's true Irish accent did not need to be repressed and was in fact
encouraged; he could take on the role without holding anything back. For
fans of the show, we take this time to remember a truly remarkable actor
who brought so much to the story of Angel. We also send out our
thoughts and wishes for all of his family and friends for their loss. For
Angel fans, we know that his face is one we will always love.
ALL TOO SOON
GLENN QUINN
1970-2002
Glenn Quinn ~ Actor, Musician
here is never a good time for a loved one to
pass away. However, there are worse times. And it cannot get any worse
than a month before Christmas, the season of life. To many, Glenn
Quinn, 32, with his heavy Irish brogue and ice-blue eyes, is best
remembered for his role on the first season of Angel as Allen
Francis Doyle, the booze-swiggin' half-demon, who, underneath his shady
façade, had the heart of a hero and an undying love for Charisma
Carpenter's Cordelia Chase.
Even though he was
only on the Buffy the Vampire Slayer spin-off for a mere nine
episodes, as well as mentioned in the episodes immediately following
Doyle's demise, and made a very brief cameo in the "Birthday" episode of
Season 3, Quinn is hardly forgotten. Far from it, actually. Doyle achieved
cult-level status throughout the legions of Angel fans. Many fans
were outraged at Quinn's departure, something that became the hot topic in
chat rooms and forums on the Internet. A heated letter-writing campaign to
series creators Joss Whedon and David Greenwalt began,
imploring them to bring this beloved character back. Some fans never fully
gave up hope that Doyle would eventually return to the series. This
dedication and love for the character all stemmed from the charismatic
charm and endearing nature that was Quinn himself.
"Not to sound
egomaniac or anything, but just to get under people's skin like that, and
for them to believe in you and believe strongly enough to write ... it's
flattering and it helps you during the day," Quinn said in an interview
with The Orange County Register, a California daily newspaper.
Following Angel, Quinn played Ben in the 2000 VH1 movie, At Any
Cost. It was no coincidence Ben dressed similarly to Doyle, he
confessed. "I actually did that as a tribute to [Doyle] and to the many
people that were quite fond of him."
Quinn as Allen Francis 'Doyle' with
Boreanaz on the TV series Angel
Born May 30, 1970 in Dublin, Ireland, Glenn
Martin Christopher Francis Quinn immigrated to the United States when he
was 18 in 1988, along with his mother and two sisters. Soon after his
arrival in America, he was cast as a pool hustler in the Richard
Marx music video, "Satisfied." He made his feature film debut in
1991's Shout, starring opposite John Travolta and Gwyneth
Paltrow. In fact, he shared an onscreen kiss with the Academy
Award-winning actress. He went on to work with Larry Drake and
Charmed's Holly Marie Combs in 1992's Dr. Giggles.
Before Angel, he simultaneously starred on the hit sitcom,
Roseanne and the short-lived medieval drama, Covington
Cross. It was on Roseanne where he became well known for
another role, that of the dull-witted yet lovable Mark Healy, Becky's
husband.
Ever since he left Angel, while fans held him
close to their hearts, Quinn remained close with Angel himself, former
co-star David Boreanaz, whom he taught how to play the drums (Quinn
played the guitar and drums as well as co-owned a 007-themed nightclub
called Goldfingers). "We're brothers 'til the end," he said of
Boreanaz in subsequent interviews. The world was much better off for
having Glenn Quinn here for such a short period of time; the talented
actor entertained many on Tuesday evenings. Now the world is much smaller
with his passing, for he is gone. No videos or photographs can even begin
to fill the void he has left in his wake. In short, his loss will be
irreplaceable. In an ironic twist of life imitating art, Glenn Quinn's
passing was similar to Doyle's. Both were very tragic, very unexpected,
and all too sudden.
In turn, he will be all too mourned and all
too missed. Rest in peace, Glenn Quinn.
"Is that it? Am I
done?"
- Doyle, "Hero"
"May you be in Heaven half an
hour before the devil knows you're dead."
- Irish proverb
"Is there beyond the silent night an endless day? Is death a
door that leads to light? We cannot say."
- Declaration of the
Free
Written by, Kurt Anthony Krug
On the behalf of
its entire staff, CityofAngel.com extends our deepest sympathy to
the family and friends of Glenn Quinn.
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