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Alan North

 
Actor: Alan North
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  • Born: 1921 in The Bronx, New York City, New York
  • Died: Jan 19, 2000 in New York City, New York
  • Occupation: Actor, Cinematographer
  • Active: '80s-'90s
  • Major Genres: Drama, Comedy
  • Career Highlights: Rachel River, Crazy People, The Jerky Boys
  • First Major Screen Credit: Rachel River (1987)

Biography

New York native Alan North began his film career in 1971 with his role in Plaza Suite, which co-starred Walter Matthau and Maureen Stapleton. Henceforth, he would portray many secondary characters in an impressive string of high profile films. North was also frequently seen on stage as well as television. His most noticeable role on the small screen was for the early-'80s police spoof Police Squad, as Captain Ed Hocken. North died in early 2000, at the age of 79. ~ All Movie Guide
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Alan North
Born Alan North
December 23, 1920(1920-12-23)
New York City, USA
Died January 19, 2000 (aged 79)
Port Jefferson, New York, United States
Years active 1953 - 2000

Alan North (December 23, 1920 - January 19, 2000) was an American actor.

North was born in the Bronx, New York and joined the United States Navy during the Second World War.[1] After the war, he became a stage manager and made his Broadway debut in 1955 in Plain and Fancy.[1]

He is best known for his roles in Highlander (1986), The Fourth Protocol (1987), Lean on Me (1989), See No Evil, Hear No Evil (1989), and the 1982 television series Police Squad!. He also had small roles in films like Glory and The Long Kiss Goodnight. His last stage performance was in 1999 in Lake Hollywood.[1]

North died of lung and kidney cancer in a hospital in Port Jefferson, New York. He is survived by his wife June North, two daughters, Alexandra Jackson and Victoria North, and three grandchildren.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c d "Alan North, 79, Character Actor On Stage, Screen and Television". New York Times (The New York Times Company): p. 39. 6 February 2000. ISSN 0362-4331. http://www.nytimes.com/2000/02/06/nyregion/alan-north-79-character-actor-on-stage-screen-and-television.html. Retrieved 11 April 2009. 

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