Quick Facts
Born:
1918-11-05
Birthplace:
London, England, UK
Credits:
73 Total Roles
Alan Tilvern
Acting
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Biography
Alan Tilvern (5 November 1918 – 17 December 2003) was a British film and television actor with a tough-guy image. He is possibly best known for his role as R.K. Maroon in the film Who framed Roger Rabbit. He was born in Whitechapel, in the East End of London, to Jewish Lithuanian parents, who changed their name from Tilovitch. After leaving school he became a barrow boy in Brick Lane. In the Second World War he served in the Army but was invalided out in 1945
Known For
Who Framed Roger Rabbit
R.K. Maroon
Superman
2nd Controller
Little Shop of Horrors
'Downtown' Bum #2
The Lord of the Rings
Innkeeper (voice)
Love and Death
Sergeant
Doctor Who
Forester
Firefox
Air Marshal Kutuzov
Night and the City
Beggar (uncredited)
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Porgy and Bess MOVIE | Detective |
| 1988 | Who Framed Roger Rabbit MOVIE | R.K. Maroon |
| 1987 | Tropic of Ice – Jään kääntöpiiri MOVIE | Self |
| 1986 | Little Shop of Horrors MOVIE | 'Downtown' Bum #2 |
| 1985 | Nineteen Nineteen MOVIE | Sophie's Father |
| 1985 | Reunion at Fairborough MOVIE | Self |
| 1984 | Helen Keller: The Miracle Continues MOVIE | William Alexander |
| 1982 | Firefox MOVIE | Air Marshal Kutuzov |
| 1980 | Invasion MOVIE | Bilak |
| 1980 | High Rise Donkey MOVIE | Donkey Derby Official |