Thomas Michael Quinn (April 28, 1934 in Queens, New York – January 5, 2014 in Teaneck, New Jersey) was an American actor who appeared in numerous small roles on television and in various films, including a stint as Detective Patrick Mahon on HBO's The Wire.

Quinn had small roles in the films Major League II and Super 8, as well as an episode of The West Wing. He portrayed Coach Bell in The Hammer.

Quinn died in 2014 at age 79 from complications of diabetes.[1]

Filmography

Year Title Role Notes
1968Beyond the LawDetective Finney
1975Pick-upExecutive
1977Andy Warhol's BadMan Buying Newspaper
1978NunzioPete
1978King of the GypsiesJewelry Store Detective
1979VoicesFat Floyd
1979...And Justice for AllDesk Clerk Kiley
1988Monkey ShinesCharlie Cunningham
1993The Pelican BriefSara Ann Morgan's Father
1994Major League IIRed Sox Manager
1997Shadow ConspiracyReporter #1
1998Enemy of the StateTunnel Technician
2001Shot in the HeartUncle VernTV movie
2002The WireDet. Patrick Mahon3 episodes
2005Take Me OutWilliam R. DanzigerVideo
2007The HammerCoach Bell
2007The Day the Sun Never SetPatrick MeyerShort
2010The Next Three DaysElderly Man
2011Super 8Mr. McCandless(final film role)

References

  1. "Tom Quinn, boxer and character actor, dies at 79". The Washington Post. Retrieved 2014-01-23.


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