
Alan North
ActingAbout Alan North
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.
Alan North Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Alan North reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 33 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Alan North's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 42% of Alan North's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Muggable Mary: Street Cop, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Alan North Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Alan North's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Alan North has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | I'll Take You There | Max | Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | Cafe Society | Frank Hogan | Flop | Similar → |
| 1996 | I'm Not Rappaport | Grocery Customer | Average | Similar → |
| 1996 | The Long Kiss Goodnight | Earl | Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | The Jerky Boys | Micky Crump | Flop | Similar → |
| 1993 | Twenty Bucks | Bruce Adams | Average | Similar → |
| 1992 | Lincoln and the War Within | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | Darrow | Harrison Gray Otis | Average | Similar → |
| 1991 | Eyes of a Witness | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | Crazy People | Judge | Average | Similar → |
| 1990 | Kojak: It's Always Something | Harvey Schoenbrun | Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | Glory | Gov. John Albion Andrew | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | Penn & Teller Get Killed | Old Cop | Average | Similar → |
| 1989 | See No Evil, Hear No Evil | Braddock | Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | Lean On Me | Mayor Don Bottman | Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | Rachel River | Beske | Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | Clinton and Nadine | Detective Rayburn | Flop | Similar → |
| 1987 | The Fourth Protocol | Govershin | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | The Christmas Star | Captain Whittaker | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | Billy Galvin | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | Act of Vengeance | Albert Pass | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | Liberty | Ulysses S. Grant | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | Highlander | Lieutenant Frank Moran | Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | The Adventures of Con Sawyer and Hucklemary Finn | Skeezer | Flop | Similar → |
| 1984 | Thief of Hearts | Sweeney | Average | Similar → |
| 1983 | Trackdown: Finding the Goodbar Killer | Lieutenant Walter Belden | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | Muggable Mary: Street Cop | Mary's Father | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | The Formula | Nolan | Average | Similar → |
| 1979 | ...And Justice for All | Deputy Sheriff | Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | The Deadliest Season | Detective Forscher | Average | Similar → |
| 1973 | Serpico | Brown | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | Plaza Suite | Mr. Eisler | Average | Similar → |
| 1966 | Unholy Matrimony | Mr. M - First Swinging Husband | Flop | Similar → |
Alan North - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Alan North?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Alan North is "Muggable Mary: Street Cop" with a rating of 8.5/10.
How many movies has Alan North acted in?
Alan North has been featured in at least 33 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Alan North?
Other notable films include "Lincoln and the War Within", "Trackdown: Finding the Goodbar Killer", and "Glory".




