Glenn Martin Christopher Francis Quinn (Documentary Part 1)

A Documentary of Glenn Martin Christopher Francis Quinn Part 1 of 2.

Glenn Quinn was born in Dublin, Ireland, and raised in Cabinteely, County Dublin. As a teenager, he played drums in a band and acted in productions at small local theaters. Quinn attended Clonkeen College and moved to the Long Beach area of California in 1988 with his mother, Bernadette, and two sisters Sonya and Louisa. His older brother Ciaran, who lives in Dublin Ireland was recently reunited with his mother and two sisters. Glenn worked odd jobs at power plants, restaurants, and more before deciding to pursue an acting career.

Quinn did commercials for Pepsi and Ray-Ban, appeared in the music video for the Richard Marx song "Satisfied," and his first speaking line was in the pilot of Beverly Hills, 90210 after having endured eight separate auditions for the roles of both "Brandon Walsh" and then "Steve Sanders." Having lost out to Jason Priestley and Ian Ziering, respectively, the Casting Director, Johanna Ray gave him a small role with two lines in the Pilot, but Glenn was barely visible in the final broadcast version. His first substantial speaking part was as a guest-star in an episode of the short-lived The Outsiders.

In 1991, Quinn had his first major role in a movie, Shout, which starred John Travolta and in which he shared an on-screen kiss with Gwyneth Paltrow. Later, one of Quinn's more visible roles was that of Mark Healy, Becky Conner's boyfriend, and later, husband in Roseanne. Quinn took on the role as youngest son Cedric on the US & UK TV series Covington Cross. While shooting the series in England, he suffered a serious injury to his back falling from his horse while shooting a scene.[citation needed] In 1992 he starred alongside Holly Marie Combs in Dr. Giggles. Also in 1992, Glenn's Management was approached by Robert Redford who was then casting "A River Runs through It" and expressed interest in Glenn reading for the role opposite Brad Pitt. At the time Glenn was tired from working non-stop for over a year, and had planned to go on a fishing trip with his Uncle, and nothing could dissuade his intention to take that short break, and the role went to Craig Sheffer.

Although he spent years doing an American accent on Roseanne, Quinn was pleased producers made Doyle on Angel Irish because it would allow him to use his native accent. In an interview with The Irish Times, Quinn said of his accent, "I've been hiding it for so long that it's amazing to have some freedom. It was like putting on an old pair of shoes. It's bringing my soul back to life." His last film work was in 2002 R.S.V.P.

In addition to acting, he also co-owned a nightclub called "Goldfingers" in Los Angeles, California.

Glenn Quinn was found dead on 3 December 2002. He was 32 years old. Police and autopsy reports revealed the cause of death to be an accidental heroin overdose. His body was found on the couch of a friend he was visiting in North Hollywood, California.

In 2009 Glenn Quinn's fans Alisha Ashton put together a memorial as well as musician artist and instrumental composer David Scott wrote the song Seven Years (Without You). The song was written in memory of Glenn Quinn and was released on the music album Repeating Yesterday by David Scott in December of 2009. The track hit the media worldwide the night of December 2nd, Approximately the night before December 3rd 2009 as an early addition to the memorial.

May the road rise up to meet you.
May the wind be always at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face;
May the rains fall soft upon your fields and until we meet again,
May God hold you in the hollow of his hand.

In Loving Memory of
Glenn Martin Christopher Francis Quinn
(May 28th 1970 - December 3rd 2002)

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[lotranddwknowitall]

may this wonderful actor rest in peace.

[oldgunsgoodguns]

still hard to believe he's gone...

[ksvideos4]

He was in my Favorite show " Angel" he was my favorite character in it he was really funny and hansom its sad that he died but i hope he rest in peace

[macrent2]

@gaminginpublic Your right it isn't a disease it's worse than that! You don't see 50 year old heroin addicts! It kills people in their late 20's and in their 30's! It is not progressive it kills fast and loose!

[TenWhoWereTaken]

@4evrodd People wouldn't say things like that if people like you didn't massively over-react to the death of a person you never knew, so please shut up you sad fuck.

[gaminginpublic]

addiction isn't really a disease... A lot of things factor in to it: Personality, frequency of use, influences, etc. It's annoying when people say that. Either way, I'm not a troll and I love Glenn. He was great in Angel.

[TJCATLOVER]

So terribly sad. I hope he's at peace now.

[4evrodd]

@sylicone221

Shut the fuck up!! He was loved have some respect! Dont say shit like that without expecting people to be pissed off! Your such a dick!

[XCobleStoneX]

Everybody here check out Seven Years Without You by David Scott if you haven't. Written in memory of Glenn Quinn a couple years back.

[PirateFish1]

@nikkidanielle19691 In the event you feel the need to respond to *sylicone221 just be aware he's a *troll*. Quote: "I just think its funny to go on all dead druggie videos and say shit to people..."

~ Peace

[sylicone221]

@nikkidanielle19691 he is worm food and this guy was a fucking d lister lol.....never watched angel.....or roseanne till it was on tv land! lol..