John Alvin
Biografia
John Alvin, born John Alvin Hoffstadt was an American film, stage and television actor. Alvin was signed with Warner Brothers Studios for an exclusive four-year contract during the World War II era, although he was "borrowed" by 20th Century Fox to appear in 1944's Oscar-nominated The Fighting Sullivans. He appeared in more than 25 Warner Brothers films during this time, including Northern Pursuit (which starred Errol Flynn), The Beast with Five Fingers, The Very Thought of You, and Objective, Burma!. His pictures after the contract period included Irma la Douce, Inside Daisy Clover, They Shoot Horses, Don't They?, and Alfred Hitchcock's Marnie. However, it was his role in the 1943 film Destination Tokyo, in which he co-starred with John Garfield and Cary Grant, that left the largest impression on Alvin. Years later, in a 2006 interview, Alvin credited Grant with having a major impact on his career path: "I learned more about show business from him than from anyone. He was very attentive and helpful." Alvin later enjoyed a separate television career, which spanned from the 1950s to the 1980s. His television credits included various roles on Leave It to Beaver, All in the Family, Lou Grant, Dragnet, General Hospital, Murder, She Wrote, Starsky and Hutch, The Incredible Hulk and I Spy. Alvin's also appeared in numerous television commercials advertising for such products as Mattel, H&R Block, McDonald's, Porsche and Audi. Alvin's theater repertoire included Send Me No Flowers, The Student Prince, The Chicago Conspiracy Trial and The Cradle Will Rock. He also appeared in a production of Rain, which was directed by Charlie Chaplin. He largely retired from acting in the 1990s; his final film appearance was in 1994's Milk Money. During his retirement, Alvin often showed his movies for audiences at the Conejo Valley Senior Concerns, an organization for senior citizens based in Thousand Oaks, California.
Filmografia
Filmy i seriale od najnowszych
Kieszonkowe
Film • 1994
jako Rich Old Guy
Return to Green Acres
Film • 1990
jako E. Wilfred
Dennis the Menace
Film • 1987
jako Mr. Bonfigli
Amazing Stories
Serial • 1985
jako Professor Rand
Passions
Film • 1984
jako Minister
Napisała: Morderstwo
Serial • 1984
jako Mr. Tucker
Gdzieś w czasie
Film • 1980
jako Arthur's Father
Hart to Hart
Serial • 1979
The Incredible Hulk
Serial • 1977
jako Dr. Patterson
Crackle of Death
Film • 1976
The Quest: The Longest Drive
Film • 1976
jako Aames
Starsky & Hutch
Serial • 1975
jako Grocer
The Legend of Lizzie Borden
Film • 1975
jako Dr. Draper
Kolchak: The Night Stalker
Serial • 1974
jako Dr. Carrie
M*A*S*H
Serial • 1972
jako Bowman
Organizacja
Film • 1971
jako Forensic Officer (uncredited)
Sweet, Sweet Rachel
Film • 1971
jako Surgeon
All in the Family
Serial • 1971
jako Bailiff
Nazywam się Tibbs!
Film • 1970
jako Reporter (uncredited)
The Legend of Lylah Clare
Film • 1968
jako Accountant (uncredited)
The Second Hundred Years
Serial • 1967
jako Mark Tolliver
Occasional Wife
Serial • 1966
Family Affair
Serial • 1966
Get Smart
Serial • 1965
jako Dr. Rhinehouse
The Munsters
Serial • 1964
jako Mr. Franklin
The Cara Williams Show
Serial • 1964
The Man from U.N.C.L.E.
Serial • 1964
jako Doctor
Marnie
Film • 1964
jako Hotel Chauffeur (uncredited)
Petticoat Junction
Serial • 1963
jako Mr. Kimberly
Słodka Irma
Film • 1963
jako Customer #2
The Lucy Show
Serial • 1962
jako Director
The Beverly Hillbillies
Serial • 1962
jako Harry Barth
87th Precinct
Serial • 1961
Cain's Hundred
Serial • 1961
jako Norman Reno
Bringing Up Buddy
Serial • 1960
My Three Sons
Serial • 1960
The DuPont Show with June Allyson
Serial • 1959
jako Photographer
One Step Beyond
Serial • 1959
jako Bradley
The Rifleman
Serial • 1958
Bronco
Serial • 1958
jako Jim March
Leave It to Beaver
Serial • 1957
Perry Mason
Serial • 1957
jako Sam Walsh
Richard Diamond, Private Detective
Serial • 1957
jako Doc
Wire Service
Serial • 1956
jako Chief Dispatcher
Hey, Jeannie!
Serial • 1956
jako Man
Kentucky Rifle
Film • 1956
jako Luke Thomas
Illegal
Film • 1955
jako Court Clerk (uncredited)
The McConnell Story
Film • 1955
jako Johnny
Cheyenne
Serial • 1955
Navy Log
Serial • 1955
Sheena: Queen of the Jungle
Serial • 1955
jako Keegle
A Bullet for Joey
Film • 1955
jako Constable Dan Percy (uncredited)
The Millionaire
Serial • 1955
jako Defense Atty. Bill Irvin
Deep in My Heart
Film • 1954
jako Mr. Mulvaney (uncredited)
Climax!
Serial • 1954
jako Sir Roscoe Crosby
The Shanghai Story
Film • 1954
jako John Warren
The Whistler
Serial • 1954
The Lone Wolf
Serial • 1954
jako Johnson
Torpedo Alley
Film • 1953
jako Professor
April in Paris
Film • 1952
jako Tracy
The Iron Mistress
Film • 1952
jako Impatient Man in Tailor's Shop
Four Star Playhouse
Serial • 1952
jako Third Mate
Hopalong Cassidy
Serial • 1952
Carrie
Film • 1952
jako Stage Manager
Dangerous Assignment
Serial • 1952
Dragnet
Serial • 1951
The Unknown Man
Film • 1951
jako Photographer (uncredited)
Come Fill the Cup
Film • 1951
jako Travis Ashbourne - Reporter
Racket Squad
Serial • 1951
Missing Women
Film • 1951
jako Eddie Ennis
The Living Christ
Serial • 1951
jako Joseph
The Jack Benny Program
Serial • 1950
jako Juror
The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show
Serial • 1950
jako Wonder Glue Pitchman
The Breaking Point
Film • 1950
jako Reporter (uncredited)
Pretty Baby
Film • 1950
jako Danny (uncredited)
This Side of the Law
Film • 1950
jako Calder Taylor
Bright Leaf
Film • 1950
jako Poker Player (uncredited)
The Lone Ranger
Serial • 1949
jako Sid
The Fountainhead
Film • 1949
jako Young Intellectual (uncredited)
Two Guys from Texas
Film • 1948
jako Jim Crocker
The Shanghai Chest
Film • 1948
jako Victor Armstrong
Train to Alcatraz
Film • 1948
jako Nick
Romance on the High Seas
Film • 1948
jako Charles - Travel Agent (uncredited)
The Bold Frontiersman
Film • 1948
jako Don Post
Open Secret
Film • 1948
jako Ralph
Rocky
Film • 1948
jako Jack Arnold
Under Colorado Skies
Film • 1947
jako Jeff Collins
Deep Valley
Film • 1947
jako Convict
Cheyenne
Film • 1947
jako Single Jack
Love and Learn
Film • 1947
jako William
Stallion Road
Film • 1947
jako Radio Broadcaster (uncredited)
Nora Prentiss
Film • 1947
jako San Francisco Ferry Boat Dispatcher (voice) (uncredited)
The Beast with Five Fingers
Film • 1947
jako Donald Arlington
Shadow of a Woman
Film • 1946
jako Carl, Emma's Son
Three Strangers
Film • 1946
jako Junior Clerk
San Antonio
Film • 1945
jako Pony Smith
Operacja Birma
Film • 1945
jako Hogan
The Very Thought of You
Film • 1944
jako Cal Wheeler
The Fighting Sullivans
Film • 1944
jako Madison Abel 'Matt' Sullivan
Cel Tokio
Film • 1943
jako Sound Man
Northern Pursuit
Film • 1943
jako Orderly (uncredited)