About Tom Quinn
Lived 1934 – 2014 (aged 79). Tom Quinn was an American actor and television actor.
Thomas Michael Quinn (April 28, 1934 – January 5, 2014) 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.
Born in Queens, New York, 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 Teaneck, New Jersey in 2014 at age 79 from complications of diabetes.
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Who was Tom Quinn?
American actor (1934-2014)
When was Tom Quinn born?
Tom Quinn was born on 28 April 1934 in Queens.
When did Tom Quinn die?
Tom Quinn died on 5 January 2014 in Teaneck.
What was Tom Quinn's occupation?
Tom Quinn was an actor and television actor.
What nationality was Tom Quinn?
Tom Quinn was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Tom Quinn. https://biography.guide/tom-quinn-actor/
MLA: "Tom Quinn." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/tom-quinn-actor/.
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