Patrick Muldoon, Actor in ‘Days of Our Lives’ and ‘Starship Troopers,’ Dies at 57

Patrick Muldoon, an actor and producer known for roles in television series such as Days of Our Lives and Melrose Place and the film Starship Troopers, has died. He was 57 years old.

Date and Circumstances of Death

Patrick Muldoon died on April 19. His manager confirmed his death to Variety.

According to the first source, the cause of death was a heart attack.

Early Life and Education

Muldoon was born in San Pedro, California. He graduated from the University of Southern California, where he played football.

Acting Career

Muldoon's early television roles included appearances on Who's the Boss? and Saved by the Bell, where he had a recurring role as Jeffrey Hunter in 1991.

• He originated the role of Austin Reed on the daytime drama Days of Our Lives, playing the character from 1992 to 1995 and reprising it from 2011 to 2012.
• He played Richard Hart on the primetime series Melrose Place from 1995 to 1996.
• In 1997, he portrayed Zander Barcalow in the film Starship Troopers, directed by Paul Verhoeven.
• His latest acting role was in the upcoming crime thriller Dirty Hands, scheduled for release later this year.

Production Work

Muldoon was an active producer through his company, Storyboard Productions. His executive producing credits include:

• The Tribes of Palos Verdes
• Arkansas
• Marlowe
• The Card Counter
• The Dreadful
• Riff Raff
• Kockroach (currently filming in Australia and starring Chris Hemsworth)

Personal Life and Survivors

Muldoon was also a musician and was the lead singer for the band The Sleeping Masses.

According to friends cited in the first source, he was known for his generosity, humor, and presence.

He is survived by his partner, Miriam Rothbart; his parents, Deanna and Patrick Muldoon Sr.; his sister and brother-in-law, Shana and Ahmet Zappa; and his niece and nephew, Halo and Arrow Zappa.