Quick Facts
Born:
1920-12-23
Birthplace:
The Bronx, New York, USA
Credits:
53 Total Roles
Alan North
Acting
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Biography
Alan North was an American actor. After serving in the Navy during World War II, North became a stage manager in New York. He first acted on Broadway in "Plain and Fancy" (1955), which led to further roles in diverse productions, ranging from musical comedy to straight dramatic parts. 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). On television, he played Captain Ed Hocken in the 1982 television series Police Squad!. He also appeared on the soap opera Another World in the recurring role of Captain Sean Delaney from 1984 to 1988.
Known For
Highlander
Lieutenant Frank Moran
Serpico
Brown
Glory
Gov. John Albion Andrew
The Long Kiss Goodnight
Earl
See No Evil, Hear No Evil
Braddock
Law & Order
Defense Attorney Reilly
Law & Order
Jimmy Scanlon
Law & Order
Terry Barrick
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | I'll Take You There MOVIE | Max |
| 1997 | Cafe Society MOVIE | Frank Hogan |
| 1996 | I'm Not Rappaport MOVIE | Grocery Customer |
| 1996 | The Long Kiss Goodnight MOVIE | Earl |
| 1995 | The Jerky Boys MOVIE | Micky Crump |
| 1993 | Twenty Bucks MOVIE | Bruce Adams |
| 1993 | Family Album TV | Dr. Sid Lerner |
| 1992 | Lincoln and the War Within MOVIE | Self |
| 1991 | Darrow MOVIE | Harrison Gray Otis |
| 1991 | Eyes of a Witness MOVIE | Self |