Alan North

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

Early life

North was born in Bronx, New York, and joined the United States Navy during the Second World War.^[1]

Career

After the war, he became a stage manager and made his Broadway debut in 1955 in Plain and Fancy.^[1]

His film career included roles in Plaza Suite (1971), Serpico (1973), The Formula (1980), Trackdown: Finding the Goodbar Killer (1983), Thief of Hearts (1984), Highlander (1986), Act of Vengeance (1986), Billy Galvin (1986), The Fourth Protocol (1987), Lean on Me (1989), See No Evil, Hear No Evil (1989), Glory (1989) and The Long Kiss Goodnight (1996).^[2] On television, he played Captain Ed Hocken in the 1982 television series Police Squad!.^[3] He also appeared on the soap opera Another World in the recurring role of Captain Sean Delaney from 1984 to 1988. His last stage performance was in 1999, in Lake Hollywood.^[1]

Personal life

North died of lung and kidney cancer in a hospital in Port Jefferson, New York on January 19, 2000, at the age of 79. He and his wife June North had two daughters, Alexandra Jackson and Victoria North.^[1]

Filmography

Film

Television

Stage

References

^ a b c d "Alan North, 79, Character Actor On Stage, Screen and Television". The New York Times. 6 February 2000. p. 39. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 11 April 2009.
^ "Alan North". BFI. Archived from the original on June 14, 2018.
^ "Alan North | Biography, Movie Highlights and Photos". AllMovie.
^ "Plain and Fancy – Broadway Musical – Original". Internet Broadway Database. The Broadway League LLC. Retrieved 10 June 2024.
^ "Alan North – Broadway Cast & Staff". Internet Broadway Database. The Broadway League LLC. Retrieved 10 June 2024.
^ "Requiem for a Nun – Broadway Play – Original". Internet Broadway Database. The Broadway League. Retrieved 10 June 2024.
^ "Fiorello! – Broadway Musical – Tour". Internet Broadway Database. The Broadway League LLC. Retrieved 10 June 2024.
^ "Dylan – Broadway Play – Original". Internet Broadway Database. The Broadway League LLC. Retrieved 10 June 2024.
^ Taubman, Howard (30 March 1964). "The Theater: Sight Gags; Jerry Devine's Pretzel Factory' at O'Neill". New York Times. Retrieved 10 June 2024.
^ "Barefoot in the Park – Broadway Play – 1965-1966 Tour". Internet Broadway Database. The Broadway League LLC. Retrieved 10 June 2024.
^ "The Odd Couple – Broadway Play – 1966-1967 Tour". Internet Broadway Database. The Broadway League LLC. Retrieved 10 June 2024.
^ Barnes, Clive (15 December 1967). "The Theater: 'Spofford'". New York Times. Retrieved 10 June 2024.
^ "Plaza Suite – Broadway Play – 1968-1970 Tour". Internet Broadway Database. The Broadway League LLC. Retrieved 10 June 2024.
^ "Plaza Suite – Broadway Play – 1970-1971 Tour". Internet Broadway Database. The Broadway League LLC. Retrieved 10 June 2024.
^ "Promises, Promises – Broadway Musical – 1971-1972 Tour". Internet Broadway Database. The Broadway League LLC. Retrieved 10 June 2024.
^ "The Prisoner of Second Avenue – Broadway Play – 1973-1974 Tour". Internet Broadway Database. The Broadway League LLC. Retrieved 10 June 2024.
^ Barnes, Clive (1 June 1977). "Stage: 'Scribes' Caps Fine Phoenix Season". New York Times. Retrieved 10 June 2024.
^ Shepard, Richard F. (3 July 1978). "'Annie Get Your Gun' Presented at Jones Beach Theater". New York Times. Retrieved 10 June 2024.
^ Shepard, Richard F. (2 July 1979). "Stage: 'Music Man' Playing at Jones Beach". New York Times. Retrieved 10 June 2024.
^ Rich, Frank (21 November 1980). "Play: Miller's 'American Clock'". New York Times. Retrieved 10 June 2024.
^ Rich, Frank (21 November 1983). "STAGE: 'MARILYN,' MUSICAL ABOUT MONROE'S MAGIC". New York Times. Retrieved 10 June 2024.
^ "Conversations With My Father – Broadway Play – Original". Internet Broadway Database. The Broadway League LLC. Retrieved 10 June 2024.
^ Brantley, Ben (30 April 1999). "THEATER REVIEW; Swimming to Oblivion, Running Out of Wishes". New York Times. Retrieved 10 June 2024.

External links

Alan North at IMDb