Alan Dale
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| Alan Dale | |
|---|---|
 Alan Dale | |
| Character(s) | Charles Widmore |
| Date of Birth | May 7, 1947 (age 61) |
| Origin | Dunedin, South Island, New Zealand |
| IMDb profile | |
Alan Dale plays the role of Charles Widmore.
Background
- Born May 6, 1947 in Dunedin, New Zealand.
- Has three grown sons.
- Is known for playing "villain" acting roles.
- First found international fame playing Jim Robinson on the Australian soap opera Neighbours.
- Played Vice President Jim Prescott in Seasons 2 and 3 of 24, as well as making an appearance in 24: The Game (along with Daniel Dae Kim).
- Played Caleb Nichol in the FOX show The O.C.
- Played Secretary of Commerce Mitch Bryce on The West Wing.
- Recently played Bradford Meade on Ugly Betty. His character was killed early in season two.
- Has appeared on many sci-fi themed TV shows and films including The X-Files, Space: Above and Beyond, Torchwood and Star Trek: Nemesis.
- Also had a role on NCIS
Trivia
- Alan Dale can be seen playing 'King Arthur' in the West End production of Monty Python's Spamalot at The Palace Theatre, London until June 2008.
- Alan has played three characters that have died of heart attacks, in Ugly Betty, Neighbours and The OC.
External links
- An interview with Dale about Lost is available at IGN.
