Alan Tilvern is an English actor and singer. His role is tough guys. To the audience, he is known for his roles in the films "Love and Death", "Who Framed Roger Rabbit" and "Superman".
Biography
Alan Tilvern was born on November 5, 1918. He was born in London and died there on December 17, 2003 at the age of 85. Alan has Jewish and Lithuanian roots. His parents originally bore the surname Tilovich. Tilvern was educated in high school and entered Brick Lane. During World War II, Alan served in the army. In 1945, he became disabled, which did not prevent him from building an acting career.
Tilvern's wife was Australian actress Diane Elliott. One child was born in their family. Over time, Alan and Diane divorced. Elliot starred in the movie Chair Theater. After divorcing her, Tilvern no longer married, and in the future he had no children from other women.
Career and creativity
Alan has about 100 movie roles. His first job was acting in the 1947 television drama with the original title Mr. Mergenthwirker's Lobblies. Later he could be seen in the British thriller "Little Voice". His partners on the set were Valerie Hobson, James Donald, Howard Keel, David Green and Michael Balfour. The painting was nominated for a British Academy Prize.
In 1950, Alan played a photographer in the crime drama Road to Cairo. The film was directed by David McDonald. Then he got the role of Irving in the drama Golden Door. June Rodney, Selma Vas Diaz, Elizabeth Goodman and Stella Richman starred in the film.
Later he played Hernandez in the action-adventure historical action movie Captain Horatio. The film tells about the events of 1807. In the story, the English fleet arrives in Central America to help in the Latin American revolution. Then Alan played in the historical adventure melodrama "Bhovani Station" co-produced by the USA and Great Britain. The film was nominated for a British Academy Award.
Filmography
Later, Tilvern could be seen in the TV series "Saint", which ran from 1962 to 1969. There were 6 seasons in total. The main roles were played by Roger Moore, Ivor Dean, Leslie Crawford and Justin Lord. The actor played Forester in the famous science fiction series Doctor Who, which consists of 26 seasons. Tilvern got a cameo role in Hot for June.
In 1966, Alan played the Patron in the crime thriller Rasputin: The Mad Monk. His partners on the set were Christopher Lee from Treasure Island, Barbara Shelley from Village of the Damned, Richard Pascoe from The High Society, Francis Mathews from The Adventures of Pitkin in Hospital. The drama tells about a monk who knows how to heal with his hands. He leaves the monastery and arrives in St. Petersburg. As a result of a quarrel with the aristocrats, Rasputin promises one of them that she will pray for forgiveness. The next day, this is what happens. The girl falls into the power of a mad monk. The drama has been shown in countries such as the United States, United Kingdom, Ireland, Japan, France, Mexico, Sweden and Germany.
Then Tilvern played Avaan in the adventure military historical action movie "Jihad". The plot tells the story of a large-scale clash between a British general and a Muslim leader. The film was nominated for an Oscar and a British Academy Award. Alan landed the role of Richard in Play of the Day. This comedy drama has 14 seasons. The series ran from 1970 to 1984. The next rating series with Alan's participation is the crime comedy thriller "The Flying Squad of Scotland Yard". The plot tells about a detective who uses illegal methods in the fight against crime.
In 1975, Alan landed a role in Woody Allen's American military comedy Love and Death. The film won the UNICRIT Award at the Berlin Film Festival. The plot tells about a Russian nobleman trying to avoid military conscription. The action takes place during the war with Napoleon. The main roles were played by Woody Allen, Diane Keaton, Georges Ade, Frank Edu and Edmond Ardisson. The comedy has been shown in the countries of America, Europe and Asia.
In 1978, Tilvern starred in an episode of the acclaimed Superman movie, starring Christopher Reeve, Gene Hackman, Margot Kidder, Marlon Brando and Ned Beatty. This fantastic film tells about the adventures of a superhero who arrived from the planet Krypton. The film won an Oscar, a British Academy Prize, Saturn, and was also nominated for a Golden Globe.
How Frank Ferraro appeared in the military detective thriller Star Target. The film tells about the attempt to transport the German gold reserves to Frankfurt. Someone opposes the general's plans, and the military begins to investigate. In 1979, Alan starred in the British biographical drama Meetings with Remarkable People. The drama was nominated for a Golden Bear. The film has been shown in Germany, USA and France. The film was presented at the International Berlin Film Festival.
Alan played Leon in the British TV series Boone, about former firefighters starting their own business. In 1986, Tilvern played a small role in the musical horror elm with elements of the comedy "The Horror Shop". Among his most recent works is Maroon in the animated crime detective Who Framed Roger Rabbit.
