Terry Alexander
Biography
Terry Alexander is an African American actor born in Detroit, Michigan, on March 23, 1943. He has 36 known acting credits. He is best known for his role as John in George A Romero's 1985 film Day of the Dead. Additionally, he played police chief or police commissioner Troy Nichols on the ABC soap opera One Life to Live in the early 1990s, specifically from 1990 to 1993.
Career overview
Terry Alexander is an African American actor born in Detroit, Michigan, on March 23, 1943. He has built a substantial career in both film and television, accumulating thirty-six known acting credits.
He is best known for his role as John in George A. Romero's 1985 film Day of the Dead. In addition to his work in feature films, Alexander has made notable appearances in television. He played a regular role on the ABC soap opera One Life to Live in the early 1990s, specifically portraying police commissioner Troy Nichols from 1990 to 1993.
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Full Filmography
36 titles- Stream (2024) as Detective Hart
- Romero's Elegy (2021) as voice
- The Dark Offerings (2021) as Dr. Mantis Tobogan
- The Last Drive-in with Joe Bob Briggs (2019) as Self
- The World's End: The Legacy of 'Day of the Dead' (2013) as Self
- The Walking Dead Girls (2011) as Self
- Pet Show! (2003) as Self - Narrator (voice)
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999) as Security Supervisor
- Gloria (1999) as Transit Cop
- Double Platinum (1999)
- Conspiracy Theory (1997) as Flip
- Hurricane Streets (1997) as Duane
- Cagney & Lacey: Together Again (1995) as Jacques
- Amateur (1994) as Frank, the Cook
- NYPD Blue (1993) as Det. Bauman
- Homicide: Life on the Street (1993) as Larry Moss
- Law & Order (1990) as Harry Gales
- Hot Hippo (1990) as Narrator (voice)
- The Horror Show (1989) as Casey
- Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters: An African Tale (1989) as Narrator
- Leg Work (1987) as District Attorney Marner
- Day of the Dead (1985) as John
- Lace (1984) as Sir Douglas
- Flashpoint (1984) as Peterson
- Desperate Lives (1982) as Robert Walsh
- Fantasies (1982)
- The First Time (1982) as Chief Duty Officer
- Benny's Place (1982) as Jason MacWilliams
- Today's F.B.I. (1981)
- Angel on My Shoulder (1980) as Luke
- All That Jazz (1979) as Hospital Orderly (uncredited)
- King (1978) as Bernard Lee
- The Werewolf of Washington (1973) as Guard
- Sundown as Ghost Dad
- Night of the Living Dead II as John
- The Last Call as Harry Cunningham
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Terry Alexander best known for?
Terry Alexander is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including David (1997), Conspiracy Theory (1997), Amateur (1994), Amélie (2001).
When and where was Terry Alexander born?
Terry Alexander was born on March 23, 1943 in Detroit, Michigan, USA.
How many credits does Terry Alexander have?
Terry Alexander has accumulated over 36 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1973 to 2024.
What is Terry Alexander's background in cinema and television?
Terry Alexander is an African American actor born in Detroit, Michigan, on March 23, 1943. He has 36 known acting credits. He is best known for his role as John in George A Romero's 1985 film Day of the Dead. Additionally, he played police chief or police commissioner Troy Nichols on the ABC soap opera One Life to Live...
Terry Alexander by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Homicide: Life on the Street (1993) as Larry Moss — aged about 50
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999) as Security Supervisor — aged about 56
- All That Jazz (1979) as Hospital Orderly (uncredited) — aged about 36
- Law & Order (1990) as Harry Gales — aged about 47
- Lace (1984) as Sir Douglas — aged about 41
- NYPD Blue (1993) as Det. Bauman — aged about 50
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