Was there an Irish actor named Patrick Magee?

Yes, there was an Irish actor named Patrick Magee (1922 - 1982). He was a well-respected stage and screen actor, known for his roles in films like:

* A Clockwork Orange (1971) - He played the role of Alex's violent, sadistic "father"

* The Day of the Jackal (1973) - He played the role of a French police officer

* The Duellists (1977) - He played the role of a French officer

He also had a successful career on the stage, performing in plays by Shakespeare, Chekhov, and Beckett, among others.

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