
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.

Law & Order
TV • 1990

Law & Order
TV • 1990

Law & Order
TV • 1990

The Cosby Show
TV • 1984

Hill Street Blues
TV • 1981

Hill Street Blues
TV • 1981

Newhart
TV • 1982

Kate & Allie
TV • 1984

Spenser: For Hire
TV • 1985

Texas
TV • 1980

Police Squad!
TV • 1982

Highlander
MOVIE • 1986

Glory
MOVIE • 1989

Love, Sidney
TV • 1981

Hallmark Hall of Fame
TV • 1951

The Powers of Matthew Star
TV • 1982

Serpico
MOVIE • 1973

See No Evil, Hear No Evil
MOVIE • 1989