John Alvin
Acting Born Oct 24, 1917 Died Feb 27, 2009 Chicago, Illinois, USA 110 credits
Biography
John Alvin works in acting. Born October 24, 1917 in Chicago, Illinois, USA. Died February 27, 2009. Archytele tracks 110 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Career timeline
Milk Money
Return to Green Acres
Dennis the Menace
Amazing Stories
Murder, She WroteMurder, She WrotePassions
Somewhere in Time
Hart to HartHart to Hart
The Incredible Hulk
The Quest: The Longest DriveCrackle of Death
Starsky & HutchThe Legend of Lizzie Borden
Kolchak: The Night Stalker
M*A*S*H
All in the FamilyThe OrganizationSweet, Sweet Rachel
They Call Me Mister Tibbs!
The Legend of Lylah Clare
The Second Hundred YearsThe Second Hundred Years
Family AffairOccasional Wife
Get Smart
The MunstersThe Man from U.N.C.L.E.The Cara Williams ShowMarnie
Petticoat JunctionIrma la Douce
The Lucy ShowThe Beverly HillbilliesThe Beverly Hillbillies
87th PrecinctCain's Hundred
My Three SonsBringing Up Buddy
One Step BeyondThe DuPont Show with June Allyson
The RiflemanBronco
Perry MasonPerry MasonPerry MasonPerry MasonLeave It to Beaver
Wire ServiceHey, Jeannie!Kentucky Rifle
CheyenneThe MillionaireThe MillionaireNavy LogSheena: Queen of the Jungle
Climax!The WhistlerThe Lone WolfDeep in My HeartThe Shanghai Story
Four Star PlayhouseFour Star PlayhouseFour Star PlayhouseDangerous AssignmentHopalong Cassidy
Full Filmography
110 titles- Milk Money (1994) as Rich Old Guy
- Return to Green Acres (1990) as E. Wilfred
- Dennis the Menace (1987) as Mr. Bonfigli
- Amazing Stories (1985) as Professor Rand
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Mr. Tucker
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Dr. Frazier
- Passions (1984) as Minister
- Somewhere in Time (1980) as Arthur's Father
- Hart to Hart (1979)
- Hart to Hart (1979) as Clark
- The Incredible Hulk (1977) as Dr. Patterson
- The Quest: The Longest Drive (1976) as Aames
- Crackle of Death (1976)
- Starsky & Hutch (1975) as Grocer
- The Legend of Lizzie Borden (1975) as Dr. Draper
- Kolchak: The Night Stalker (1974) as Dr. Carrie
- M*A*S*H (1972) as Bowman
- All in the Family (1971) as Bailiff
- The Organization (1971) as Forensic Officer (uncredited)
- Sweet, Sweet Rachel (1971) as Surgeon
- They Call Me Mister Tibbs! (1970) as Reporter (uncredited)
- The Legend of Lylah Clare (1968) as Accountant (uncredited)
- The Second Hundred Years (1967) as Mark Tolliver
- The Second Hundred Years (1967) as John
- Family Affair (1966)
- Occasional Wife (1966)
- Get Smart (1965) as Dr. Rhinehouse
- The Munsters (1964) as Mr. Franklin
- The Man from U.N.C.L.E. (1964) as Doctor
- The Cara Williams Show (1964)
- Marnie (1964) as Hotel Chauffeur (uncredited)
- Petticoat Junction (1963) as Mr. Kimberly
- Irma la Douce (1963) as Customer #2
- The Lucy Show (1962) as Director
- The Beverly Hillbillies (1962) as Harry Barth
- The Beverly Hillbillies (1962) as Photographer
- 87th Precinct (1961)
- Cain's Hundred (1961) as Norman Reno
- My Three Sons (1960)
- Bringing Up Buddy (1960)
- One Step Beyond (1959) as Bradley
- The DuPont Show with June Allyson (1959) as Photographer
- The Rifleman (1958)
- Bronco (1958) as Jim March
- Perry Mason (1957) as Sam Walsh
- Perry Mason (1957) as Phil - Bank Teller
- Perry Mason (1957) as Assistant Bank Manager
- Perry Mason (1957) as Bank Teller
- Leave It to Beaver (1957)
- Richard Diamond, Private Detective (1957) as Doc
- Wire Service (1956) as Chief Dispatcher
- Hey, Jeannie! (1956) as Man
- Kentucky Rifle (1956) as Luke Thomas
- Cheyenne (1955)
- The Millionaire (1955) as Defense Atty. Bill Irvin
- The Millionaire (1955) as Prosecuting Attorney
- Navy Log (1955)
- Sheena: Queen of the Jungle (1955) as Keegle
- Illegal (1955) as Court Clerk (uncredited)
- A Bullet for Joey (1955) as Constable Dan Percy (uncredited)
- The McConnell Story (1955) as Johnny
- Climax! (1954) as Sir Roscoe Crosby
- The Whistler (1954)
- The Lone Wolf (1954) as Johnson
- Deep in My Heart (1954) as Mr. Mulvaney (uncredited)
- The Shanghai Story (1954) as John Warren
- Four Star Playhouse (1952) as Third Mate
- Four Star Playhouse (1952) as Clerk
- Four Star Playhouse (1952)
- Dangerous Assignment (1952)
- Hopalong Cassidy (1952)
- Carrie (1952) as Stage Manager
- April in Paris (1952) as Tracy
- The Iron Mistress (1952) as Impatient Man in Tailor's Shop
- Dragnet (1951)
- Racket Squad (1951)
- The Living Christ (1951) as Joseph
- Missing Women (1951) as Eddie Ennis
- Come Fill the Cup (1951) as Travis Ashbourne - Reporter
- The Unknown Man (1951) as Photographer (uncredited)
- The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show (1950) as The Wonder Glue Pitchman
- The Jack Benny Program (1950) as Juror
- The Breaking Point (1950) as Reporter (uncredited)
- Bright Leaf (1950) as Poker Player (uncredited)
- This Side of the Law (1950) as Calder Taylor
- Pretty Baby (1950) as Danny (uncredited)
- The Lone Ranger (1949) as Sid
- The Fountainhead (1949) as Young Intellectual (uncredited)
- Romance on the High Seas (1948) as Charles - Travel Agent (uncredited)
- Rocky (1948) as Jack Arnold
- The Shanghai Chest (1948) as Victor Armstrong
- Two Guys from Texas (1948) as Jim Crocker
- Train to Alcatraz (1948) as Nick
- Open Secret (1948) as Ralph
- The Bold Frontiersman (1948) as Don Post
- The Beast with Five Fingers (1947) as Donald Arlington
- Nora Prentiss (1947) as San Francisco Ferry Boat Dispatcher (voice) (uncredited)
- Cheyenne (1947) as Single Jack
- Deep Valley (1947) as Convict
- Under Colorado Skies (1947) as Jeff Collins
- Stallion Road (1947) as Radio Broadcaster (uncredited)
- Love and Learn (1947) as William
- Three Strangers (1946) as Junior Clerk
- Shadow of a Woman (1946) as Carl, Emma's Son
- Objective, Burma! (1945) as Hogan
- San Antonio (1945) as Pony Smith
- The Fighting Sullivans (1944) as Madison Abel 'Matt' Sullivan
- The Very Thought of You (1944) as Cal Wheeler
- Destination Tokyo (1943) as Sound Man
- Northern Pursuit (1943) as Orderly (uncredited)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is John Alvin best known for?
John Alvin is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Milk Money (1994), Amazing Stories (1985), Murder, She Wrote (1984), Murder, She Wrote (1984).
When and where was John Alvin born?
John Alvin was born on October 24, 1917 in Chicago, Illinois, USA. They passed away on February 27, 2009.
How many credits does John Alvin have?
John Alvin has accumulated over 110 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1943 to 1994.
What is John Alvin's background in cinema and television?
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...
John Alvin by the numbers
110credits
53films
57TV series
1943–1994active years
Age in their best-rated roles
- Occasional Wife (1966) — aged about 48
- M*A*S*H (1972) as Bowman — aged about 54
- Get Smart (1965) as Dr. Rhinehouse — aged about 47
- The Munsters (1964) as Mr. Franklin — aged about 46
- All in the Family (1971) as Bailiff — aged about 53
- 87th Precinct (1961) — aged about 43
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