John Alvin actor
- All known tv series 52
- Total known movies 51
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 1944s Oscar-nominated The Fighting Sullivans. He appeared in more than 25 Warner Brothers films during this time, including Northern Pursuit (which starred Errol Flynn), The Beast with Five Fingers, The Very Thought of You, and Objective, Burma!. His pictures after the contract period included Irma la Douce, Inside Daisy Clover, They Shoot Horses, Dont They?, and Alfred Hitchcocks Marnie. However, it was his role in the 1943 film Destination Tokyo, in which he co-starred with John Garfield and Cary Grant, that left the largest impression on Alvin. Years later, in a 2006 interview, Alvin credited Grant with having a major impact on his career path I learned more about show business from him than from anyone. He was very attentive and helpful.Alvin later enjoyed a separate television career, which spanned from the 1950s to the 1980s. His television credits included various roles on Leave It to Beaver, All in the Family, Lou Grant, Dragnet, General Hospital, Murder, She Wrote, Starsky and Hutch, The Incredible Hulk and I Spy. Alvins also appeared in numerous television commercials advertising for such products as Mattel, H&R Block, McDonalds, Porsche and Audi.Alvins theater repertoire included Send Me No Flowers, The Student Prince, The Chicago Conspiracy Trial and The Cradle Will Rock. He also appeared in a production of Rain, which was directed by Charlie Chaplin.He largely retired from acting in the 1990s; his final film appearance was in 1994s Milk Money. During his retirement, Alvin often showed his movies for audiences at the Conejo Valley Senior Concerns, an organization for senior citizens based in Thousand Oaks, California.
Junior Clerk
Movie 1946
Donald Arlington
Movie 1947
Tracy
Movie 1952
Single Jack
Movie 1947
Madison Abel 'Matt' Sullivan
Movie 1944
Carl, Emma's Son
Movie 1946
Eddie Ennis
Movie 1951
Calder Taylor
Movie 1950
Hotel Chauffeur (uncredited)
Movie 1964
Ralph
Movie 1948
Orderly (uncredited)
Movie 1943
Nick
Movie 1948
Constable Dan Percy (uncredited)
Movie 1955
Dr. Draper
Movie 1975
Cal Wheeler
Movie 1944
Court Clerk (uncredited)
Movie 1955
Movie 1951
Jack Arnold
Movie 1948
Stage Manager
Movie 1952
Pony Smith
Movie 1945
Mr. Bonfigli
Movie 1987
Mr. Mulvaney (uncredited)
Movie 1954
Arthur's Father
Movie 1980
Minister
Movie 1984
Surgeon
Movie 1971
Radio Broadcaster (uncredited)
Movie 1947
Jeff Collins
Movie 1947
Don Post
Movie 1948
Convict
Movie 1947
Impatient Man in Tailor's Shop
Movie 1952
Danny (uncredited)
Movie 1950
Reporter (uncredited)
Movie 1950
Young Intellectual (uncredited)
Movie 1949
Poker Player (uncredited)
Movie 1950
Charles - Travel Agent (uncredited)
Movie 1948
William
Movie 1947
Movie 1976
Forensic Officer (uncredited)
Movie 1971
Accountant (uncredited)
Movie 1968
Tv 1966
Tv 1955
Norman Reno
Tv 1961
Tv 1960
Mr. Kimberly
Tv 1963
Tv 1951
Tv 1979
Tv 1965
Dr. Carrie
Tv 1974
Tv 1957
Tv 1960
Tv 1961
Sir Roscoe Crosby
Tv 1954
Tv 1958
Tv 1966
Tv 1955
Tv 1958
Tv 1951
Chief Dispatcher
Tv 1956
Tv 1954
Tv 1964
Sid
Tv 1949
Man
Tv 1956
Tv 1952
Tv 1952
Keegle
Tv 1955
Professor Rand
Tv 1985
Third Mate
Tv 1952
Clerk
Tv 1952
Tv 1952
Johnson
Tv 1954
