**Patrick Horgan** (1929-1997) was a British actor. Although primarily known for his prolific television career, especially in American soap operas, Horgan also had a notable film presence.

His most memorable film role is arguably that of V.D. Day in *The Producers* (Per favore, non toccate le vecchiette), Mel Brooks' celebrated 1967 comedy. Throughout his career, on both the big and small screen, he often portrayed distinct, sophisticated, and sometimes ambiguous or aristocratic characters, leveraging his British accent and stage presence. His film roles were predominantly supporting, solidifying his image as an elegant 'Englishman'.