Glenn Quinn
American actor known for 'Angel'
Born
May 28th, 1970
54 years ago
Died
December 3rd, 2002
22 years ago — 32 years old
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
United States
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An American actor gained prominence for roles in television shows, including the character Doyle in 'Angel'. Early career included a role in 'Roseanne' as Mark Healy. His performances in these series established a significant presence on screen. Quinn appeared in various other productions during his career, showing versatility across different genres.
Played Doyle in 'Angel'
Played Mark Healy in 'Roseanne'
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