Actor and producer Patrick Muldoon has died suddenly on the morning of April 19 after suffering a heart attack. He was 57 years old. The news comes as a shock to those who knew him personally and to audiences who followed his long career in television and film.
Patrick Muldoon: Soap Bad Boy to Sci-Fi Star
Muldoon was born in San Pedro, California. He later attended the University of Southern California, where he graduated while also playing on the Trojans football team. His entry into acting began during his college years, when he appeared in a two-episode arc on the sitcom Who’s the Boss?. Shortly after graduating in 1991, he continued building his career with a three-episode recurring role on Saved by the Bell. Muldoon became widely known when he originated the role of Austin Reed on Days of Our Lives. He played the character from 1992 to 1995 and later returned to the role from 2011 to 2012. His work on the show made him a familiar face to daytime television audiences. He also appeared in the primetime soap Melrose Place, where he played the villainous Richard Hart from Season 3 to Season 5.
In addition to television, Muldoon had a presence on the big screen. He played Zander Barcalow in the 1997 science fiction film Starship Troopers, which was directed by Paul Verhoeven. His latest film, a crime thriller titled Dirty Hands, is scheduled to be released later this year. Beyond acting, Muldoon also worked as an executive producer on several films. His credits include The Tribes of Palos Verdes, Arkansas, Marlowe, The Card Counter, The Dreadful, Riff Raff, and, most recently, Kockroach, which is currently filming and stars Chris Hemsworth, Taron Egerton, and Zazie Beetz.
Rock ‘n’ Roll Heart and Family Ties
Muldoon also had a strong love for music. He was the lead singer for the band The Sleeping Masses and was often seen with his guitar. Those close to him described him as someone who brought energy wherever he went. He was known for his humour, his poetry, and his ability to make people feel comfortable and seen. Friends remembered him as generous and full of life, someone who gave unforgettable hugs and embraced each day with a rock and roll spirit. He was known as “Bobo” to his loved ones. Muldoon is survived by his partner Miriam Rothbart, his parents Deanna and Patrick Muldoon Sr., his sister Shana and brother-in-law Ahmet Zappa, and their children, his niece Halo and nephew Arrow Zappa.
