Portrait of John Alvin

John Alvin

Bio: 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 1944's Oscar-nominated The Fighting Sullivans
Born: Wed, Oct 24 1917
Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, USA

Death: Fri, Feb 27 2009
John Alvin is 91 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Milk Money
Milk Money
John Alvin was 76 in Milk Money as 'Rich Old Guy'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 31 1994
Poster of Return to Green Acres
Return to Green Acres
John Alvin was 72 in Return to Green Acres as 'E. Wilfred'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 18 1990
Poster of Dennis the Menace
Dennis the Menace
John Alvin was 69 in Dennis the Menace as 'Mr. Bonfigli'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 18 1987
Poster of Passions
Passions
John Alvin was 66 in Passions as 'Minister'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 01 1984
Poster of Somewhere in Time
Somewhere in Time
John Alvin was 62 in Somewhere in Time as 'Arthur's Father'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 02 1980
Poster of Crackle of Death
Crackle of Death
John Alvin was 58 in Crackle of Death
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 28 1976
Poster of The Quest: The Longest Drive
The Quest: The Longest Drive
John Alvin was 58 in The Quest: The Longest Drive as 'Aames'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1976
Poster of The Legend of Lizzie Borden
The Legend of Lizzie Borden
John Alvin was 57 in The Legend of Lizzie Borden as 'Dr. Draper'.
Movie Released: Mon, Feb 10 1975
Poster of The Organization
The Organization
John Alvin was 53 in The Organization as 'Forensic Officer (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 20 1971
Poster of Sweet, Sweet Rachel
Sweet, Sweet Rachel
John Alvin was 53 in Sweet, Sweet Rachel as 'Surgeon'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 01 1971
Poster of The Legend of Lylah Clare
The Legend of Lylah Clare
John Alvin was 50 in The Legend of Lylah Clare as 'Accountant (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 21 1968
Poster of Marnie
Marnie
John Alvin was 46 in Marnie as 'Hotel Chauffeur (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 17 1964
Poster of Irma la Douce
Irma la Douce
John Alvin was 45 in Irma la Douce as 'Customer #2'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 05 1963
Poster of Kentucky Rifle
Kentucky Rifle
John Alvin was 38 in Kentucky Rifle as 'Luke Thomas'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jul 01 1956
Poster of Illegal
Illegal
John Alvin was 37 in Illegal as 'Court Clerk (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 09 1955
Poster of The McConnell Story
The McConnell Story
John Alvin was 37 in The McConnell Story as 'Johnny'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 29 1955
Poster of A Bullet for Joey
A Bullet for Joey
John Alvin was 37 in A Bullet for Joey as 'Constable Dan Percy (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 15 1955
Poster of Deep in My Heart
Deep in My Heart
John Alvin was 37 in Deep in My Heart as 'Mr. Mulvaney (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 09 1954
Poster of The Shanghai Story
The Shanghai Story
John Alvin was 36 in The Shanghai Story as 'John Warren'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 01 1954
Poster of April in Paris
April in Paris
John Alvin was 35 in April in Paris as 'Tracy'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 24 1952
Poster of The Iron Mistress
The Iron Mistress
John Alvin was 35 in The Iron Mistress as 'Impatient Man in Tailor's Shop'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 19 1952
Poster of Carrie
Carrie
John Alvin was 34 in Carrie as 'Stage Manager'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 17 1952
Poster of The Unknown Man
The Unknown Man
John Alvin was 34 in The Unknown Man
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 09 1951
Poster of Come Fill the Cup
Come Fill the Cup
John Alvin was 34 in Come Fill the Cup as 'Travis Ashbourne - Reporter'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 24 1951
Poster of Missing Women
Missing Women
John Alvin was 33 in Missing Women as 'Eddie Ennis'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 23 1951
Poster of The Breaking Point
The Breaking Point
John Alvin was 32 in The Breaking Point as 'Reporter (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 06 1950
Poster of Pretty Baby
Pretty Baby
John Alvin was 32 in Pretty Baby as 'Danny (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 16 1950
Poster of This Side of the Law
This Side of the Law
John Alvin was 32 in This Side of the Law as 'Calder Taylor'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 17 1950
Poster of Bright Leaf
Bright Leaf
John Alvin was 32 in Bright Leaf as 'Poker Player (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 16 1950
Poster of The Fountainhead
The Fountainhead
John Alvin was 31 in The Fountainhead as 'Young Intellectual (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 25 1949
Poster of Two Guys from Texas
Two Guys from Texas
John Alvin was 30 in Two Guys from Texas as 'Jim Crocker'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 27 1948
Poster of The Shanghai Chest
The Shanghai Chest
John Alvin was 30 in The Shanghai Chest as 'Victor Armstrong'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jul 11 1948
Poster of Train to Alcatraz
Train to Alcatraz
John Alvin was 30 in Train to Alcatraz as 'Nick'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jun 28 1948
Poster of Romance on the High Seas
Romance on the High Seas
John Alvin was 30 in Romance on the High Seas as 'Charles - Travel Agent (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 25 1948
Poster of The Bold Frontiersman
The Bold Frontiersman
John Alvin was 30 in The Bold Frontiersman as 'Don Post'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 15 1948
Poster of Open Secret
Open Secret
John Alvin was 30 in Open Secret as 'Ralph'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 14 1948
Poster of Rocky
Rocky
John Alvin was 30 in Rocky as 'Jack Arnold'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 17 1948
Poster of Under Colorado Skies
Under Colorado Skies
John Alvin was 30 in Under Colorado Skies as 'Jeff Collins'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 15 1947
Poster of Deep Valley
Deep Valley
John Alvin was 29 in Deep Valley as 'Convict'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 30 1947
Poster of Cheyenne
Cheyenne
John Alvin was 29 in Cheyenne as 'Single Jack'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 06 1947
Poster of Love and Learn
Love and Learn
John Alvin was 29 in Love and Learn as 'William'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 02 1947
Poster of Stallion Road
Stallion Road
John Alvin was 29 in Stallion Road as 'Radio Broadcaster (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 12 1947
Poster of Nora Prentiss
Nora Prentiss
John Alvin was 29 in Nora Prentiss as 'San Francisco Ferry Boat Dispatcher (voice) (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 22 1947
Poster of The Beast with Five Fingers
The Beast with Five Fingers
John Alvin was 29 in The Beast with Five Fingers as 'Donald Arlington'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 08 1947
Poster of Shadow of a Woman
Shadow of a Woman
John Alvin was 28 in Shadow of a Woman as 'Carl, Emma's Son'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 14 1946
Poster of Three Strangers
Three Strangers
John Alvin was 28 in Three Strangers as 'Junior Clerk'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 28 1946
Poster of San Antonio
San Antonio
John Alvin was 28 in San Antonio as 'Pony Smith'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 29 1945
Poster of Objective, Burma!
Objective, Burma!
John Alvin was 27 in Objective, Burma! as 'Hogan'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 17 1945
Poster of The Very Thought of You
The Very Thought of You
John Alvin was 26 in The Very Thought of You as 'Cal Wheeler'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 20 1944
Poster of The Fighting Sullivans
The Fighting Sullivans
John Alvin was 26 in The Fighting Sullivans as 'Madison Abel 'Matt' Sullivan'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 03 1944
Poster of Destination Tokyo
Destination Tokyo
John Alvin was 26 in Destination Tokyo as 'Sound Man'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 31 1943
Poster of Northern Pursuit
Northern Pursuit
John Alvin was 26 in Northern Pursuit as 'Orderly (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 07 1943

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Amazing Stories
Amazing Stories
John Alvin was 67+ in Amazing Stories as 'Professor Rand'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 29 1985
Poster of Murder, She Wrote
Murder, She Wrote
John Alvin was 66+ in Murder, She Wrote as 'Mr. Tucker, Dr. Frazier'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 30 1984
Poster of Hart to Hart
Hart to Hart
John Alvin was 61+ in Hart to Hart
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 22 1979
Poster of The Incredible Hulk
The Incredible Hulk
John Alvin was 60+ in The Incredible Hulk as 'Dr. Patterson'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Nov 04 1977
Poster of Starsky & Hutch
Starsky & Hutch
John Alvin was 57+ in Starsky & Hutch as 'Grocer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 10 1975
Poster of Kolchak: The Night Stalker
Kolchak: The Night Stalker
John Alvin was 56+ in Kolchak: The Night Stalker as 'Dr. Carrie'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 13 1974
Poster of M*A*S*H
M*A*S*H
John Alvin was 54+ in M*A*S*H as 'Bowman'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 17 1972
Poster of All in the Family
All in the Family
John Alvin was 53+ in All in the Family as 'Bailiff'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 12 1971
Poster of Occasional Wife
Occasional Wife
John Alvin was 48+ in Occasional Wife
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 13 1966
Poster of Family Affair
Family Affair
John Alvin was 48+ in Family Affair
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 12 1966
Poster of Get Smart
Get Smart
John Alvin was 47+ in Get Smart
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 18 1965
Poster of The Munsters
The Munsters
John Alvin was 46+ in The Munsters as 'Mr. Franklin'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 24 1964
Poster of The Cara Williams Show
The Cara Williams Show
John Alvin was 46+ in The Cara Williams Show
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 23 1964
Poster of The Man from U.N.C.L.E.
The Man from U.N.C.L.E.
John Alvin was 46+ in The Man from U.N.C.L.E. as 'Doctor'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 22 1964
Poster of Petticoat Junction
Petticoat Junction
John Alvin was 45+ in Petticoat Junction as 'Mr. Kimberly'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 24 1963
Poster of The Lucy Show
The Lucy Show
John Alvin was 44+ in The Lucy Show as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 1962
Poster of The Beverly Hillbillies
The Beverly Hillbillies
John Alvin was 44+ in The Beverly Hillbillies as 'Harry Barth, Photographer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 26 1962
Poster of 87th Precinct
87th Precinct
John Alvin was 43+ in 87th Precinct
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 25 1961
Poster of Cain's Hundred
Cain's Hundred
John Alvin was 43+ in Cain's Hundred as 'Norman Reno'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 19 1961
Poster of Bringing Up Buddy
Bringing Up Buddy
John Alvin was 42+ in Bringing Up Buddy
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 10 1960
Poster of My Three Sons
My Three Sons
John Alvin was 42+ in My Three Sons
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 29 1960
Poster of The DuPont Show with June Allyson
The DuPont Show with June Allyson
John Alvin was 41+ in The DuPont Show with June Allyson as 'Photographer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 21 1959
Poster of One Step Beyond
One Step Beyond
John Alvin was 41+ in One Step Beyond as 'Bradley'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 20 1959
Poster of The Rifleman
The Rifleman
John Alvin was 40+ in The Rifleman
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 30 1958
Poster of Bronco
Bronco
John Alvin was 40+ in Bronco
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 23 1958
Poster of Leave It to Beaver
Leave It to Beaver
John Alvin was 39+ in Leave It to Beaver
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 04 1957
Poster of Perry Mason
Perry Mason
John Alvin was 39+ in Perry Mason as 'Sam Walsh, Phil - Bank Teller, Assistant Bank Manager, Bank Teller'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 21 1957
Poster of Richard Diamond, Private Detective
Richard Diamond, Private Detective
John Alvin was 39+ in Richard Diamond, Private Detective as 'Doc'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jul 01 1957
Poster of Wire Service
Wire Service
John Alvin was 38+ in Wire Service as 'Chief Dispatcher'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 04 1956
Poster of Hey, Jeannie!
Hey, Jeannie!
John Alvin was 38+ in Hey, Jeannie! as 'Man'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 08 1956
Poster of Navy Log
Navy Log
John Alvin was 37+ in Navy Log
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 20 1955
Poster of Cheyenne
Cheyenne
John Alvin was 37+ in Cheyenne
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 20 1955
Poster of Sheena: Queen of the Jungle
Sheena: Queen of the Jungle
John Alvin was 37+ in Sheena: Queen of the Jungle as 'Keegle'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 01 1955
Poster of The Millionaire
The Millionaire
John Alvin was 37+ in The Millionaire as 'Defense Atty. Bill Irvin, Prosecuting Attorney'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 19 1955
Poster of Climax!
Climax!
John Alvin was 36+ in Climax! as 'Sir Roscoe Crosby'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 07 1954
Poster of The Whistler
The Whistler
John Alvin was 36+ in The Whistler
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jul 13 1954
Poster of The Lone Wolf
The Lone Wolf
John Alvin was 36+ in The Lone Wolf as 'Johnson'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Apr 09 1954
Poster of Four Star Playhouse
Four Star Playhouse
John Alvin was 34+ in Four Star Playhouse as 'Third Mate, Clerk, '.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 25 1952
Poster of Hopalong Cassidy
Hopalong Cassidy
John Alvin was 34+ in Hopalong Cassidy
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 19 1952
Poster of Dangerous Assignment
Dangerous Assignment
John Alvin was 34+ in Dangerous Assignment
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 01 1952
Poster of Dragnet
Dragnet
John Alvin was 34+ in Dragnet
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Dec 16 1951
Poster of Racket Squad
Racket Squad
John Alvin was 33+ in Racket Squad
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jun 07 1951
Poster of The Living Christ
The Living Christ
John Alvin was 33+ in The Living Christ as 'Joseph'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 07 1951
Poster of The Lone Ranger
The Lone Ranger
John Alvin was 31+ in The Lone Ranger as 'Sid'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 15 1949