Alan Dale
Biography
Alan Dale is a New Zealand actor born on May 6, 1947, in Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand. He developed a love of theatre as a child and later became a professional actor at the age of 27. Dale moved to Australia where he played Dr. John Forrest in The Young Doctors from 1979 to 1982. He is most associated with the role of Jim Robinson in Neighbours, a part he played for eight years. Dale left the series after falling out with the producers over pay. He has appeared in numerous other roles and is known for his extensive acting credits, with over 70 known credits.
Career overview
Alan Dale is a New Zealand actor born in Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand on May 6, 1947. He began his acting career at the age of 27, after previously working in various professions to support his family. Initially, Dale's work was limited in New Zealand, prompting him to move to Australia.
In Australia, Dale gained significant recognition for his roles in several television shows. He played Dr. John Forrest in The Young Doctors from 1979 to 1982. Dale's most notable and enduring role in Australia and the United Kingdom is that of Jim Robinson in Neighbours, a character he portrayed for eight years. His association with this role has become a defining aspect of his acting career in these regions.
Throughout his career, Alan Dale has accumulated a significant number of acting credits, with over 70 known credits to his name. His extensive experience in the entertainment industry has solidified his position as a respected and accomplished actor in Australia and the United Kingdom.
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- The Killings at Parrish Station (2026)
- The Assassin (2025) as Aaron Cross
- Wreck (2022) as Owen Devereaux
- The Eyes of Tammy Faye (2021) as Self (archive Footage)
- Dynasty (2017) as Joseph Anders
- Tangled: Before Ever After (2017) as The Vicar (voice)
- Graves (2016) as Trevor Lloyd
- Secret City (2016) as Martin Toohey
- CSI: Cyber (2015) as Richard Margolin
- Entourage (2015) as John Ellis
- Top Coppers (2015) as Frank
- Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014) as Councilman Rockwell
- Dominion (2014) as General Rysen
- Grace (2014) as Father John
- The Mindy Project (2012) as Alfred
- Tangled Ever After (2012) as Priest (voice)
- Unsupervised (2012) as Sid (voice)
- Homeland (2011) as President Morse
- Person of Interest (2011) as Ulrich Kohl
- Once Upon a Time (2011) as King George / Albert Spencer
- The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (2011) as Detective Isaksson
- Priest (2011) as Monsignor Chamberlain
- Doomsday Prophecy (2011) as General Slate
- A Little Bit of Heaven (2011) as Dr. Sanders
- Happy New Year (2011) as Bill
- Hot in Cleveland (2010) as Emmet
- Don't Be Afraid of the Dark (2010) as Jacoby
- Alan Carr: Chatty Man (2009) as Self
- Renaissance (2009) as John
- Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (2008) as General Bob Ross
- Moving Wallpaper (2008) as Alan Dale
- Californication (2007) as Lloyd Alan Philips Jr.
- Burn Notice (2007) as Ken Bocklage
- Flight of the Conchords (2007) as Australian Ambassador
- Ugly Betty (2006) as Bradford Meade
- Torchwood (2006) as Copley
- E-Ring (2005)
- Lost (2004) as Charles Widmore
- Entourage (2004) as John Ellis
- On Air with Ryan Seacrest (2004) as Self - The O.C.
- After the Sunset (2004) as Security Chief
- Straight Eye: The Movie (2004) as Kelly's Dad
- NCIS (2003) as Tom Morrow
- The O.C. (2003) as Caleb Nichol
- The Extreme Team (2003) as Richard Knowles
- Rent Control (2003) as George
- Hollywood Homicide (2003) as Commander Preston
- CSI: Miami (2002) as Dubay
- American Dreams (2002) as Captain Andrews
- Star Trek: Nemesis (2002) as Praetor Hiren
- 24 (2001) as Vice President Jim Prescott
- Crossing Jordan (2001) as Carl Logan
- The Lone Gunmen (2001)
- Playing Mona Lisa (2000) as Uncle Joe
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999) as Joshua Koehler
- The West Wing (1999) as Mitch Bryce
- The Lost World (1999) as Phelan
- Alien Cargo (1999) as Eichhorn, Explorer Dolphin
- First Daughter (1999) as Daly
- The Practice (1997) as Judge Robert Brenford
- JAG (1995) as Tom Morrow
- Space: Above and Beyond (1995) as Colonial Governor Borman
- ER (1994) as Al Patterson
- Janus (1994) as Richard Issacs
- The X-Files (1993) as Toothpick Man
- Blue Heelers (1993)
- Houseboat Horror (1989) as Evans
- Neighbours (1985) as Jim Robinson
- The Applicant (1982)
- The Young Doctors (1976)
- The Young Doctors (1976) as John Forrest