Actor Patrick Muldoon, known for Days of Our Lives, Melrose Place, and Starship Troopers, dies at 57 after a reported heart attack. Learn more about his life and career.
Actor Patrick Muldoon Dies at 57
Actor Patrick Muldoon, widely recognized for his roles in Days of Our Lives, Melrose Place, and Starship Troopers, has passed away unexpectedly at the age of 57. He died on April 19 following a reported heart attack.
Muldoon’s manager confirmed his death, while reports indicate the Los Angeles-born actor suffered a sudden cardiac event. Born in San Pedro, California, Muldoon initially pursued athletics and played football for the University of Southern California Trojans before entering the entertainment industry.
Before transitioning into acting, Muldoon worked as a model for Calvin Klein and was signed to the Wilhelmina modeling agency. He began his acting career in 1990 with appearances on Who’s the Boss?, where he played a love interest to Samantha, portrayed by Alyssa Milano.
He later gained attention with a recurring role on Saved by the Bell as Jeffrey, the manager of The Max, who dated Kelly Kapowski, played by Tiffani Thiessen. Muldoon rose to prominence between 1992 and 1995 for his role as Austin Reed on the NBC daytime soap opera Days of Our Lives, a character he briefly reprised in 2011.
From 1995 to 1996, he appeared in 35 episodes of Melrose Place, further solidifying his place in television. In addition to his TV success, Muldoon built an extensive film career, appearing in more than 50 movies. One of his most notable roles was in the 1997 sci-fi film Starship Troopers, alongside Denise Richards, Neil Patrick Harris, Casper Van Dien, and Clancy Brown.
In 2015, Muldoon produced and starred in Badge of Honor with Martin Sheen. He also featured in the 2020 film The Comeback Trail, which included performances by Tommy Lee Jones, Robert De Niro, and Morgan Freeman.
According to reports, his most recent project was the upcoming crime thriller Dirty Hands, scheduled for release in April.
Patrick Muldoon is survived by his partner, Miriam Rothbart, and his parents.
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