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Patricia Quinn(I)

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"Rocky Horror Picture Show, The" Patricia Quinn 1975 / 20th
Heidi, a radio station DJ living in Salem, Massachusetts, receives a wooden box containing a record -- a "gift from the Lords." The bizarre sounds within the grooves immediately trigger flashbacks of the town's violent past. Is Heidi going mad, or are the Lords returning for revenge on modern-day Salem?
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Patricia Quinn was born in Belfast, Northern Ireland. She was beginning to break into television when she was offered the role of "the Usherette/Magenta" in Richard O'Brien's "Rocky Horror Show", the role she would become best known for. Patricia continued to work hard after "Rocky Horror" and soon became a household name going on to star in countless productions alongside some of the biggest names in entertainment. Over the years, Quinn has proved that she can carry off anything with her unique and versatile style and an impressive resume spanning over film, television and theatre. There is only one Patricia Quinn.
BornMay 28, 1944
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    Known for

    Tim Curry in The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975)
    The Rocky Horror Picture Show
    7.4
    • Magenta - A Domestic
    • 1975
    Sheri Moon Zombie in The Lords of Salem (2012)
    The Lords of Salem
    5.2
    • Megan
    • 2012
    John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Graham Chapman, Eric Idle, Terry Jones, Michael Palin, and Monty Python in Monty Python's the Meaning of Life (1983)
    Monty Python's the Meaning of Life
    7.5
    • Mrs. Williams
    • 1983
    Shock Treatment (1981)
    Shock Treatment
    5.7
    • Dr. Nation McKinley
    • 1981

    Credits

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    Actress



    • Yurei No Henka
      Short
      • Godmother (voice)
      • 2013
    • Sheri Moon Zombie in The Lords of Salem (2012)
      The Lords of Salem
      5.2
      • Megan
      • 2012
    • Mary Horror (2011)
      Mary Horror
      6.7
      • Madam Ruth
      • 2011
    • Your Number's Up
      Short
      • 2010
    • Gemma Arterton in Tamara Drewe (2010)
      Tamara Drewe
      6.2
      • Posh Hippy
      • 2010
    • Nell Campbell, Richard O'Brien, and Patricia Quinn in The Rocky Horror Tribute Show (2006)
      The Rocky Horror Tribute Show
      7.2
      Video
      • Usherette - Original Cast
      • 2006
    • Doctor Who: The Monthly Adventures (1999)
      Doctor Who: The Monthly Adventures
      7.9
      Podcast Series
      • Queen Angvar (voice)
      • 2002
    • Valentina Igoshina in The Strange Case of Delfina Potocka: The Mystery of Chopin (1999)
      The Strange Case of Delfina Potocka: The Mystery of Chopin
      5.4
      • George Sand
      • 1999
    • Michael Ball in England, My England (1995)
      England, My England
      7.0
      • Elizabeth Purcell
      • 1995
    • Screenplay (1986)
      Screenplay
      6.5
      TV Series
      • Margot
      • 1992
    • The Bill (1984)
      The Bill
      6.7
      TV Series
      • Susan White
      • 1991
    • Ten Great Writers of the Modern World (1988)
      Ten Great Writers of the Modern World
      8.5
      TV Mini Series
      • Bella Cohen
      • 1988
    • John Nettles in Bergerac (1981)
      Bergerac
      6.9
      TV Series
      • Dolly Hayward
      • 1988
    • Paul McGann, Colin Baker, Tom Baker, Peter Davison, William Hartnell, Sylvester McCoy, Jon Pertwee, and Patrick Troughton in Doctor Who (1963)
      Doctor Who
      8.4
      TV Series
      • Belazs
      • 1987
    • Fortunes of War (1987)
      Fortunes of War
      7.7
      TV Mini Series
      • Mona Castlebar
      • 1987

    Soundtrack



    • The Project (2009)
      The Project
      4.2
      TV Series
      • performer: "Time Warp"
      • 2023–2024
    • Jeff Goldblum, Alec Baldwin, Lisa Kudrow, Hans Zimmer, James Marsden, Mary Blee, Walt Dohrn, Mark A. Hester, Jimmy Kimmel, Eva Longoria, Kristin Lowe, Michael McCullers, Tom McGrath, Amy Sedaris, Raymond Zibach, David P. Smith, James Ryan, Margie Cohn, Nicholas Gist, Connor Albrecht, David Soren, April Lawrence, Jeff Hermann, Steve Mazzaro, Dave Needham, Marla Frazee, Miles Bakshi, James McGrath, Collin Erker, Raphael Alejandro, Serenity Reign Brown, Ariana Greenblatt, Ashlyn Lundahl, Molly K. Gray, Nova Reed, and Reyn Doi in The Boss Baby: Family Business (2021)
      The Boss Baby: Family Business
      5.9
      • performer: "The Time Warp"
      • 2021
    • Scott Caan, Chi McBride, Meaghan Rath, Ian Anthony Dale, Alex O'Loughlin, and Beulah Koale in Hawaii Five-0 (2010)
      Hawaii Five-0
      7.4
      TV Series
      • performer: "The Time Warp" (uncredited)
      • 2013
    • Doug Walker in Nostalgia Critic (2007)
      Nostalgia Critic
      7.5
      TV Series
      • performer: "Sweet Transvestite" (uncredited)
      • 2010
    • Nell Campbell, Richard O'Brien, and Patricia Quinn in The Rocky Horror Tribute Show (2006)
      The Rocky Horror Tribute Show
      7.2
      Video
      • performer: "Science Fiction/Double Feature", "The Time Warp (reprise)"
      • 2006
    • Cold Case (2003)
      Cold Case
      7.6
      TV Series
      • performer: "Time Warp", "Eddie", "Sweet Transvestite", "Touch-a, Touch-a, Touch-a, Touch Me" (uncredited)
      • 2005
    • Toni Collette and Nia Vardalos in Connie and Carla (2004)
      Connie and Carla
      6.3
      • performer: "Time Warp"
      • 2004
    • Rocky Horror 25: Anniversary Special (2000)
      Rocky Horror 25: Anniversary Special
      7.1
      TV Special
      • performer: "The Time Warp"
      • 2000
    • Katy Carmichael, Julia Deakin, Nick Frost, Mark Heap, and Simon Pegg in Spaced (1999)
      Spaced
      8.5
      TV Series
      • performer: "The Time Warp"
      • 1999
    • Unter uns (1994)
      Unter uns
      2.8
      TV Series
      • performer: "Touch-a, Touch-a, Touch Me" (uncredited)
      • 1999
    • Tohuwabohu (1990)
      Tohuwabohu
      7.7
      TV Series
      • performer: "The Time Warp" (uncredited)
      • 1998
    • The Epic of Detective Mandy: Book One - Satan Claus (1989)
      The Epic of Detective Mandy: Book One - Satan Claus
      6.8
      TV Movie
      • performer: "Time Warp"
      • 1989
    • The Rocky Horror Treatment (1981)
      The Rocky Horror Treatment
      7.0
      TV Movie
      • performer: "Time Warp" (uncredited)
      • 1981
    • Shock Treatment (1981)
      Shock Treatment
      5.7
      • performer: "Farley's Song", "Lullaby", "Little Black Dress", "Shock Treatment", "Look What I Did To My Id"
      • 1981
    • Tim Curry in The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975)
      The Rocky Horror Picture Show
      7.4
      • performer: "Time Warp", "Sweet Transvestite", "Touch-a, Touch-a, Touch-a, Touch Me", "Eddie" (uncredited)
      • 1975

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    Theatrical Version
    Teaser Version
    Trailer 1:41
    Teaser Version
    Monty Pythons The Meaning of Life
    Trailer 1:04
    Monty Pythons The Meaning of Life
    The Rocky Horror Picture Show
    Trailer 0:30
    The Rocky Horror Picture Show

    Personal details

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    • Official site
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    • Alternative names
      • Pat Quinn
    • Height
      • 5′ 4″ (1.63 m)
    • Born
      • May 28, 1944
      • Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK
    • Spouses
        Robert StephensJanuary 1995 - November 12, 1995 (his death)
    • Children
        Quinn Hawkins
    • Other works
      She acted in Anthony Shaffer's play, "Murderer", at the Garrick Theatre in London, England with Sir Robert Stephens, Caroline Blakiston and Warren Clarke in the cast. Clifford Williams was the director.

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    • Trivia
      Her lips are the infamous lips in The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975) that sing "Science Fiction, Double Feature" in the introduction sequence of the movie, although the voice is Richard O'Brien.
    • Quotes
      When asked if she was excited to be a "granny", Patricia replied, "Hell I am. I never wanted grandchildren. I never wanted children. I just wanted to be an actress."
    • Trademarks
        Very distinctive speaking voice

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